Addictions Counselor: Compassionate, Evidence‑Based Therapy

Avenues Recovery Center; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with employer match

Medical Insurance

Dental

Vision

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Employer-Paid Life and AD&D

EAP

Job summary

Avenues Recovery Center at Lake Ariel, PA, is seeking an Addiction Counselor to develop individualized, evidence-based treatment plans and deliver individual, group, family and couple therapies. You will manage crisis intervention and ensure thorough documentation as part of a client-centered recovery program.

Join a dedicated team that includes clinicians, nurses and behavioral health professionals, and contribute to compassionate care in a 60-bed residential setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in psychology, counseling or related field required
• Master's degree preferred
• Valid state licensure / certification to practice
• Excellent observational, collaborative and interpersonal skills
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Compassionate, dignified character modeling recovery principles and maintaining confidentiality

Responsibilities

• Create individualized, evidence-based treatment plans for each client
• Conduct individual, group, family and couple therapy sessions
• Take responsibility for all clinical needs, services, and aftercare for your client caseload
• Prevent, intervene and de-escalate in event of a crisis
• Maintain impeccable documentation of client challenges, progress, relapse risk, and intervention
• Collaborate with Clinical Director, treatment team and family for seamless coordination of care

Skills

Observational skills

Interpersonal skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Confidentiality

Boundaries

Education

Bachelor's degree in psychology, counseling or related field

Valid state licensure / certification to practice

Job description

Avenues Recovery Center at Lake Ariel, PA, is seeking an Addiction Counselor to develop individualized, evidence-based treatment plans and deliver individual, group, family and couple therapies. You will manage crisis intervention and ensure thorough documentation as part of a client-centered recovery program.

Join a dedicated team that includes clinicians, nurses and behavioral health professionals, and contribute to compassionate care in a 60-bed residential setting.