Licensed Addiction Therapist

avenuesrecovery; Elkhart (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with employer match

HRSA student loan repayment

Medical Insurance

Dental

Vision

Accident

Critical Illness

Hospital Indemnity

Voluntary STD

Voluntary LTD

Life and AD&D

Legal Coverage

Pet Insurance

Identity Theft Protection

EAP

FSA - Medical

Dependent Care FSA

Job summary

Avenues Recovery Center in South Bend, IN is hiring licensed therapists for our detox and residential treatment facility. Join a nationwide network focused on evidence-based clinical care and deeply individualized treatment plans for clients navigating behavioral health and substance use challenges.

Applicants must hold an Indiana license and a Master's degree; prior experience in individual or group therapy, strong documentation, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team are essential.

Qualifications

• Active Indiana clinical license required (LSW, LCSW, LMHC, LMFT, LCAC or equivalent).
• Master's degree in relevant clinical field.
• Experience in behavioral health or addiction treatment.
• Experience providing individual and/or group therapy.
• Strong documentation and treatment planning skills.
• Ability to assess needs and respond to crises.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; collaborative teamwork.
• Maintain confidentiality and professional ethics.
• Experience with SUD/co-occurring is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Create individualized, evidence-based treatment plans for each client.
• Conduct individual and group therapy sessions.
• Manage clinical needs, services, treatment planning, and aftercare for caseload.
• Assess client needs, progress, relapse risk, and ongoing treatment.
• Prevent, intervene, and de-escalate in crises.
• Maintain thorough clinical documentation of progress and outcomes.
• Collaborate with Clinical Director and treatment team to coordinate care.

Skills

Indiana clinical license

Behavioral health experience

Individual & group therapy

Clinical documentation

Treatment planning

Assessment & crisis response

Communication skills

Professional boundaries

Confidentiality & ethics

SUD/co-occurring treatment experience

Education

Master's degree in Social Work / Counseling / Psychology / Addiction Counseling / MFT

Job description

Now Hiring Licensed Therapists for Our Detox & Residential Treatment Facility in South Bend, IN!

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. However, our secret superpower is our people. If you are a talented, passionate clinician looking to make a real difference, the Avenues family warmly welcomes you!

We are looking for licensed clinicians who are passionate about helping individuals navigate behavioral health, mental health, substance use, and co-occurring challenges.

What You'll Do

• Create individualized, evidence-based treatment plans for each client
• Conduct individual and group therapy sessions
• Take responsibility for the clinical needs, services, treatment planning, and aftercare of your assigned caseload
• Assess client needs, progress, relapse risk, and ongoing treatment needs
• Prevent, intervene, and de-escalate in the event of a crisis
• Maintain thorough and timely clinical documentation of client challenges, progress, interventions, and treatment outcomes
• Collaborate with the Clinical Director and multidisciplinary treatment team to coordinate quality care
• Communicate effectively with families and other members of the client's support system when appropriate
• Participate in treatment team meetings and case reviews
• Model professionalism, ethics, accountability, dignity, and respect in every professional interaction

What We're Looking For

• Active Indiana clinical license required - LSW, LCSW, LMHC, LMFT, LCAC, or other applicable license that qualifies the candidate to provide clinical services in this setting
• Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, Addiction Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, or a related clinical field
• Experience in behavioral health, mental health, substance use treatment, or a related clinical setting
• Experience providing individual and/or group therapy
• Strong clinical documentation and treatment-planning skills
• Ability to assess client needs and respond appropriately to behavioral or clinical concerns and crises
• Excellent verbal, written, collaborative, and interpersonal communication skills
• Compassionate and professional approach with the ability to maintain strong clinical boundaries
• Ability to maintain absolute confidentiality and uphold professional and ethical standards
• Experience working with substance use disorders, co-occurring disorders, detox, or residential treatment is a plus, but not required

Why Join Us

Avenues features a rich, fulfilling workplace culture where each person is valued and greatness is pursued. We support our employees unconditionally and provide our team with the resources 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
• Eligible for HRSA STAR federal student loan repayment
• 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!