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Stepworks Recovery Centers LLC

Residential Substance Abuse Therapist

Pay: Not specified

Posted: 07/09/2026

Location: Nicholasville, KY (Onsite)

Last Updated: 2 weeks ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 9/18/2026

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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.

$27,307 / year median in Kentucky

+21% projected growth

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Job Description

Stepworks is a thriving company and trusted addiction treatment provider with facilities throughout Kentucky. We walk with patients during the early steps of recovery and provide resources to support their long-term sobriety. Our mission is to help people hurt by addiction reclaim their dignity and build a better life. Stepworks gives team members continuing opportunities to learn, grow, and inspire in a valued sector of the healthcare industry. Read more of our story at stepworks.com/careers.

POSITION

Substance Abuse Therapist

LOCATION

Nicholasville, Kentucky

QUALIFICATIONS

TCADC, CADC

LCADCA, LCADC, LPCC, LPCA, LCSW, CSW, or LPA licensure (required)

experience in substance abuse counseling and residential treatment (preferred)
While we welcome applicants who are in recovery, Kentucky regulations require that our team members have two years of sobriety.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND TRAINING

provide group, individual, and family therapy sessions
determine appropriate treatment interventions for each patient
collaborate with each patient on a treatment plan
help patients set and achieve their personal goals
maintain records and provide documentation according to Stepworks policies
develop continuing care plans
serve as the first point of contact for patients' behavioral issues
participate in four hours of supervision monthly
be prepared for crisis intervention, first aid, CPR (training provided)

SHIFT:

Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

BENEFITS

health, dental, and vision insurance
life insurance, short-term disability, accident, hospitalization, and critical illness policies
401K with employer matching after one year of employment
paid time off
opportunities for promotion/advancement within the Stepworks organization
membership in a passionate and highly-driven team
We are a NHSC-approved site.

You may be eligible for up to $250,000 in student loan repayment.

APPLICATION

Please visit stepworks.com/application to complete an application and submit a resume. If you currently work at Stepworks, please send your resume and the position you are applying for to humanresources@stepworks.com. Does the Stepworks mission to help people hurt by addiction reclaim their dignity and build a better life excite you? Does our active, collaborative culture appeal to you? If so, we would love for you to join our team. Apply today