In-Person Addictions Therapist - Impactful Recovery Clinician

Avenues Recovery Center; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 63,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Life insurance and AD&D

Short- and long-term disability

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Medical and Dependent Care FSA

Optional benefits including legal care

Pet insurance

Identity protection

Job summary

Avenues Recovery Center in Aurora, CO is hiring Mental Health Therapists/Substance Abuse Counselors for our Detox and Residential facility. This is an in-person role within a collaborative clinical team focused on stabilization and recovery.

Responsibilities include developing treatment plans, facilitating therapy, crisis management, and coordinating aftercare. Requires a Master's in related field and Colorado licensure; competitive pay and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in psychology, counseling, social work, or related field.
• Active Colorado licensure or certification (LAC, LPCC, LPC, LSW, LCSW, CAS, CAC III, ADDC).
• Strong clinical judgment and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to maintain professional boundaries and confidentiality.
• Experience in substance use disorder, mental health, or co-occurring disorders preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop individualized, evidence-based treatment plans.
• Facilitate individual, group, family, and couples therapy.
• Manage clinical services and aftercare planning for assigned caseload.
• Prevent, intervene, and de-escalate during crisis situations.
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation of progress, risks, and interventions.
• Collaborate with the Clinical Director, multidisciplinary treatment team, and families.
• Model recovery-centered values including ethics, accountability, dignity, and respect.

Skills

Clinical judgment

Observational skills

Interpersonal skills

Written and verbal communication

Education

Master's degree in psychology, counseling, social work, or related field

Job description

Avenues Recovery Center in Aurora, CO is hiring Mental Health Therapists/Substance Abuse Counselors for our Detox and Residential facility. This is an in-person role within a collaborative clinical team focused on stabilization and recovery.

Responsibilities include developing treatment plans, facilitating therapy, crisis management, and coordinating aftercare. Requires a Master's in related field and Colorado licensure; competitive pay and comprehensive benefits.