Substance Abuse Therapist Salary in Kingsport, TN

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As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Substance Abuse Therapist in Kingsport, TN is $63,404. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $54,820 to $72,960, with most professionals earning between $47,006 and $81,660.

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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 Kingsport, TN

Average Base Salary

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54820

72960

63404

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

54914

73187

63618

What is the average salary for Substance Abuse Therapist in 2025?

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 Kingsport, TN. The base salary for Substance Abuse Therapist ranges from $54,820 to $72,960 with the average base salary of $63,404. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $54,914 to $73,187 with the average total cash compensation of $63,618.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$63,404	$54,820 - $72,960
Bonus	$215	$93 - $227
Total Pay	$63,618	$54,914 - $73,187

* 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 Kingsport, TN

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Kingsport, TN
CITY, STATE Johnson City, TN	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $54,615 - $72,686	COMPARE TO Kingsport, TN
CITY, STATE Asheville, NC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $57,289 - $76,244	COMPARE TO Kingsport, TN
CITY, STATE Hickory, NC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $59,607 - $79,330	COMPARE TO Kingsport, TN
CITY, STATE Knoxville, TN	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $57,183 - $76,103	COMPARE TO Kingsport, TN
CITY, STATE Beckley, WV	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $55,587 - $73,980	COMPARE TO Kingsport, TN
CITY, STATE Spartanburg, SC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $58,186 - $77,439	COMPARE TO Kingsport, TN

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About Kingsport, Tennessee

Kingsport is located in western Sullivan County at 36°32′N 82°33′W / 36.533°N 82.550°W / 36.533; -82.550 (36.5369, −82.5421), at the intersection of U.S. Routes 11W and 23. Kingsport is the northwest terminus of Interstate 26. US 11W leads east 22 miles (35 km) to Bristol and southwest 28 miles (45 km) to Rogersville, while US 23 leads north 38 miles (61 km) to Big Stone Gap, Virginia. I-26 and US 23 lead south 8 miles (13 km) to Interstate 81 and 83 miles (134 km) to Asheville, North Carolina. The city is bordered to the west by the town of Mount Carmel, to the southeast by unincorporated ...

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About Kingsport, Tennessee Kingsport is located in western Sullivan County at 36°32′N 82°33′W / 36.533°N 82.550°W / 36.533; -82.550 (36.5369, −82.5421), at the intersection o....More

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