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Licensed Therapist: Substance Abuse
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What they do
A Substance Abuse Counselor counsels people struggling with addictions to alcohol, drugs or other substances. Assists clients in dealing with personal and professional problems related to substance abuse. Collaborates with other health care and mental health care professionals to coordinate services for clients, and works with families of substance abusers. May work in a clinic, health care facility or community based program, or work with clients referred through the criminal justice system.
$28,351 / year median in California
+24% projected growth
Job Description
- Individual therapy with clients across all levels of care
- Designing and facilitating creative, engaging process and skills groups
- Following clients through the entire arc of treatment, from detox to graduation Schedule Part-time, 10 to 20 hours per week.
- Full California licensure required (LMFT, LCSW, LPCC). This position is not open to associates or interns.
- High energy and real enthusiasm for group work, including the creativity to build groups clients actually want to attend
- Experience in substance use and/or mental health treatment
- Someone who wants to know clients over months, not just sessions Why Therapists Stay You will not be a billing unit here. You'll carry a small caseload in a beautiful setting, with leadership that is clinical rather than purely administrative, and the freedom to give clients the depth of therapy they actually need. If this sounds like a good fit, we would love to hear from you.
LUCID Oceanside Job Type:
Part-time Pay:
$55.00- $85.
Benefits:
401(k) Dental insurance Flexible schedule Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Ability toCommute:
Vista, CA 92084 (Required) Ability toRelocate:
Vista, CA 92084: Relocate before starting work (Required)Work Location:
In personBenefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 401(k) Plans
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance