Clinical Substance Abuse Therapist Master's Level

House of Hope, Inc.; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

SIMPLE IRA

SIMPLE IRA matching

Competitive salary

Paid time off

Training & development

Vision insurance

Job summary

House of Hope, Inc. is seeking a Master’s Level Substance Abuse Clinician to deliver clinical support to individuals facing substance use and co-occurring mental health challenges. Join a mission-driven nonprofit team focused on compassionate, evidence-based care and community transformation.

The role emphasizes direct client care, continuity of treatment, and advocacy. You will develop personalized plans, perform psychosocial evaluations, facilitate groups, and support clients through crisis

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work, psychology, mental health counseling, or related field.
• Minimum of two years in addiction treatment or mental health services.
• Experience with substance use disorders preferred.
• Strong ability to build rapid client rapport and manage group dynamics.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication.
• Proficiency with computer systems and electronic health records (EHR).

Responsibilities

• Formulate and adapt individualized treatment plans.
• Complete biopsychosocial assessments to map client needs.
• Lead therapeutic counseling groups and evidence-based interventions.
• Provide orientation, education resources, and stabilization support.
• Deliver rapid crisis intervention to ensure client safety.
• Oversee transition, discharge, and post-treatment aftercare planning.
• Maintain precise documentation in accordance with standards.

Skills

Rapport building

Group facilitation

Communication

EHR proficiency

Tech-savvy

Education

Master’s in Social Work

Tools

EHR systems

Practice management software

Job description

Benefits:

• SIMPLE IRA
• SIMPLE IRA matching
• Competitive salary
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance

Join a Mission-Driven Team Transforming Lives!

Are you a compassionate, skilled mental health professional ready to make a tangible community impact? House of Hope is seeking a Master’s Level Substance Abuse Clinician to join our dedicated, purpose-driven nonprofit team. In this role, you will deliver vital clinical support to individuals navigating substance use and co-occurring mental health challenges. If you are passionate about direct client care, holistic advocacy, and guiding people toward stable, healthier futures, we want to hear from you.

Your Impact (Key Responsibilities)

• Tailored Care: Formulate, execute, and adapt comprehensive, individualized treatment plans.
• Clinical Assessments: Complete timely, thorough biopsychosocial evaluations to map client needs.
• Group Facilitation: Lead engaging therapeutic counseling groups and evidence-based interventions.
• Client Advocacy: Provide orientation, educational resources, and continuous stabilization support.
• Crisis Management: Deliver rapid crisis intervention to ensure immediate client safety.
• Continuum of Care: Manage strategic transition, discharge, and post-treatment aftercare planning.
• Accurate Compliance: Maintain precise, meticulous documentation following industry and company standards.

What You Bring (Qualifications)

• Education: Master’s degree in social work, psychology, mental health counseling, or related field (Required).
• Experience: Minimum of two (2) years in addiction treatment or mental health services (Required).
• Specialization: Proven background working with individuals affected by substance use disorders (Preferred).
• Connection: Exceptional ability to build rapid client rapport and command group dynamics.
• Communication: Masterful verbal, written, and interpersonal communication capabilities.
• Tech-Savvy: High proficiency with computer systems and electronic health records (EHR).