Substance Abuse Therapist Salary in Houston, TX

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How much does a Substance Abuse Therapist make in Houston, TX? The average Substance Abuse Therapist salary in Houston, TX is $70,666 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $60,294 and $81,737. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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Therapist - Substance Abuse Counselor

Staffosaurus - Tampa , FL

Therapist - Substance Abuse Counselor About Us: We are a leading provider of mental health and substance abuse treatment services, dedicated to transforming lives and communities through ...

ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 6 days ago

Substance abuse Therapist

Arista Recovery - Overland Park , KS

Provides on-to-one intervention and follow-up of clients who suffer from substance abuse and/or ... Must currently be licensed in this State as a Psychologist or Licensed Therapist/Counselor/Social ...

ZipRecruiter - 20 days ago

Children/Adolescent Substance Abuse Therapist

Wellstone Inc - Huntsville , AL

The Substance Abuse Therapist conducts assessments in our children's outpatient department and prepares the proper documentation for the client's treatment plan. It is essential that in this role ...

ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 67 days ago

Licensed Mental Health/Substance Abuse Therapist

LAKE CUMBERLAND RECOVERY INC - Burnside , KY

Licensed Mental Health/ Substance Abuse Therapist Job Description QUALIFICATION : · Bachelor's level or higher in the Human Services field. · Experience in individual and group therapy with adult ...

ZipRecruiter - 67 days ago

LMFT/ LCSW for substance abuse treatment center

Nova Vitae Inc. - Los Angeles , CA

As an LMFT specializing in substance abuse treatment, you will play a crucial role in providing comprehensive therapeutic services to individuals and their families struggling with addiction. You ...

ZipRecruiter - 32 days ago

Substance Abuse Therapist EMPACT

La Frontera Center Inc. - Glendale , AZ

The Substance Abuse Therapist will facilitate IOP, SOP, & Aftercare groups, using the agency Substance Abuse Program curriculum, which consists of a comprehensive, structured, step-down group program ...

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What does a Substance Abuse Therapist do?

Common responsibilities of a Substance Abuse Therapist

Document progress or lack of progress toward fulfillment of treatment plan goals and objectives, and maintain center records in accordance with stated policies and procedures.

October 12, 2022

Develop specific, measurable, active, realistic, and time-related treatment plans with clients, carrying out the interventions necessary to meet each individual clientÂ´â”Â¢s written objectives.

March 14, 2023

Participate in ongoing professional development through attending outside training, agency in-services and training, as well as by preparing and presenting on topics of mental/behavioral health to agency staff, other professionals and the community at large.

August 27, 2022

Assist in providing materials/information to contribute to ongoing developing needs of the curriculum provided by the Counseling department.

January 23, 2023

Attend group and/or clinical supervision as assigned by the Director of Cristo Rey Counseling Services with a written plan for professional development.

February 20, 2023

Completes all documentation requirements within agency timeframes and monitors progress toward treatment goals by evaluating and adjusting services provided.

February 23, 2023

Adhere to all on-call responsibilities as designated by the Site Coordinator and/or Clinical Coordinator.

April 03, 2023

Monitor progress toward treatment goals by evaluating and adjusting services provided.

April 06, 2023

Demonstrates a cooperative attitude to problem solving and conflict resolution with all levels of staff and in all interactions with families and outside professionals.

April 21, 2023

Provides clinical services including, but not limited to individual, group and family therapy, assessments, develop, monitor and update treatment plan, and discharge planning, gives consultation to parents, and maintains professional communication with referral sources.

May 13, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Substance Abuse Therapist in Houston, TX

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

60294

81737

70666

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

60400

82020

70928

What is the average salary for Substance Abuse Therapist in 2024?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Substance Abuse Therapist in Houston, TX. The base salary for Substance Abuse Therapist ranges from $60,294 to $81,737 with the average base salary of $70,666. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $60,400 to $82,020 with the average total cash compensation of $70,928.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$70,666	$60,294 - $81,737
Bonus	$262	$106 - $284
Total Pay	$70,928	$60,400 - $82,020

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Substance Abuse Therapist Salary Near Houston, TX

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Houston, TX
CITY, STATE Pasadena, TX	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $60,940 - $82,613	COMPARE TO Houston, TX
CITY, STATE Galveston, TX	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $61,219 - $82,992	COMPARE TO Houston, TX
CITY, STATE Beaumont, TX	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $58,304 - $79,039	COMPARE TO Houston, TX
CITY, STATE Port Arthur, TX	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $57,120 - $77,434	COMPARE TO Houston, TX
CITY, STATE Lake Charles, LA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $54,473 - $73,847	COMPARE TO Houston, TX
CITY, STATE Austin, TX	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $59,121 - $80,147	COMPARE TO Houston, TX

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About Houston, Texas

Houston is located 165 miles (266 km) east of Austin, 88 miles (142 km) west of the Louisiana border, and 250 miles (400 km) south of Dallas. The city has a total area of 627 square miles (1,620 km2); this comprises 599.59 square miles (1,552.9 km2) of land and 22.3 square miles (58 km2) covered by water. The Piney Woods are north of Houston. Most of Houston is located on the gulf coastal plain, and its vegetation is classified as temperate grassland and forest. Much of the city was built on forested land, marshes, swamp, or prairie and are all still visible in surrounding areas.[citation need...

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About Houston, Texas Houston is located 165 miles (266 km) east of Austin, 88 miles (142 km) west of the Louisiana border, and 250 miles (400 km) south of Dallas. The city....More

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