Licensed Addiction Therapist

Avenues Recovery; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with employer match

Medical Insurance

Dental

Vision

Accident

Critical Illness

Hospital Indemnity

Voluntary Short-Term Disability

Voluntary Long-Term Disability

Employer-Paid Life and AD&D

LifeTime Benefit Term Insurance with L

Legal Coverage

Pet Insurance

Identity Theft Protection

Employer-Paid Employee Assistance Plan

Flexible Spending Account (FSA) - Med

Dependent Care FSA (DCF)

Job summary

Avenues Recovery Center in Baton Rouge, LA is hiring a Licensed Addiction Therapist for our inpatient facility. You will develop individualized treatment plans and provide individual, group, family and couples therapy to clients in a supportive, evidence-based program.

Responsibilities include crisis intervention, thorough documentation, and collaboration with the treatment team and families to coordinate care. Must have valid licensure (LPC/LCSW/etc.) and commitment to recovery principles.

Qualifications

• Valid state licensure/certification to practice (LPC/LCSW/PLPC/CIT/RAC/CSW) required.
• Minimum education and licensure must be current and in good standing.
• Ability to maintain strict client confidentiality and ethical conduct.

Responsibilities

• Create individualized, evidence-based treatment plans for each client.
• Conduct individual, group, family and couple therapy sessions.
• Manage clinical needs, services, and aftercare for your caseload.
• Prevent, intervene and de-escalate in crises.
• Maintain accurate documentation of client progress and relapse risk.
• Collaborate with Clinical Director, team and family for coordinated care.
• Model recovery principles with honesty, accountability, dignity and respect.

Skills

Observational skills

Interpersonal skills

Written and verbal communication

Confidentiality

Boundary setting

Education

Bachelor's degree in psychology/counseling

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Who We Are

Avenues Recovery Center is a nationwide network of drug and alcohol rehab centers with eighteen locations across seven states. With an unrivaled, evidence - based clinical curriculum and highly individualized care, Avenues continues to set new standards in the world of addiction treatment. Our programs - spanning detox, residential, PHP, IOP and outpatient services - have transformed the lives of thousands to date. But our secret superpower is our people. If you are a talented, passionate clinician looking to make a real difference in the recovery community, the Avenues family warmly welcomes you!

Now hiring a Licensed Addiction Therapist for our inpatient facility in Baton Rouge, LA!

What You'll Do

• 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
• Model ethics, morality and recovery principles in every professional interaction - honesty, accountability, dignity and respect

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in psychology, counseling or related field required. Master's degree preferred.
• Valid state licensure / certification necessary to practice in this role (LPC, LCSW, PLPC, CIT, RAC, CSW)
• Excellent observational, collaborative and interpersonal skills
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Compassionate, dignified character which models recovery principles
• Ability to set strong boundaries and maintain absolute confidentiality

Why Join Us?

Avenues features a rich, enjoyable workplace culture where each employee is valued and greatness is pursued. We support our employees unconditionally, and work to provide them with every resource they need to excel! Aside from generous PTO and compensation, when you join the Avenues family you'll be eligible for the following benefits package:

• 401K with employer match
• Medical Insurance
• Dental
• Vision
• Accident
• Critical Illness
• Hospital Indemnity
• Voluntary Short-Term Disability
• Voluntary Long -Term Disability
• Employer-Paid Life and AD&D
• LifeTime Benefit Term Insurance with Long Term Care
• Legal Coverage
• Pet Insurance
• Identity Theft Protection
• Employer-Paid Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) - Medical
• Dependent Care FSA (DCF)

Join our growing team and discover the magic here at Avenues!