Substance Abuse Therapist - Group & Individual Therapy

La Frontera EMPACT - Suicide Prevention Center; Apache Junction (AZ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

10 paid holidays per year

Medical plans

Dental plans

Vision plans

403(b) retirement plan

Retirement Allowance

Life/AD&D and Long-term Disability

Tuition Reimbursement

Licensure Reimbursement

Elder Care Assistance

Pet Insurance

Job summary

La Frontera EMPACT - Suicide Prevention Center is seeking a Substance Abuse Therapist to join our Arizona-based team. The role focuses on assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of adults and families, with emphasis on individualized care and proven group facilitation skills.

You will lead IOP, SOP, and Aftercare groups using our structured curriculum, with opportunities for individual or family therapy as needed. Evening work may be required.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in MFT, counseling, or social work required.
• AzBBHE Licensure preferred.
• Experience with substance abuse treatment and group facilitation preferred.
• Must be organized, trauma-informed, and able to tailor treatment.
• 21+ years old; valid AZ driver's license with clean record in past 3 years.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychotherapy for assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of adults and families.
• Facilitate IOP, SOP, and Aftercare groups using curriculum.
• Utilize community resources to enhance treatment.
• Work in a fast-paced environment, maintain professional conduct.

Skills

Group facilitation

Substance abuse treatment

Trauma-informed care

Bilingual Spanish

Communication skills

Education

Master's Degree in marriage and family therapy, counseling, or social work

Job description

La Frontera EMPACT - Suicide Prevention Center is seeking a Substance Abuse Therapist to join our Arizona-based team. The role focuses on assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of adults and families, with emphasis on individualized care and proven group facilitation skills.

You will lead IOP, SOP, and Aftercare groups using our structured curriculum, with opportunities for individual or family therapy as needed. Evening work may be required.