Licensed Counselor

avenuesrecovery; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with employer match

Medical Insurance

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Job summary

Avenues Recovery Center in Baton Rouge, LA is hiring a Licensed Counselor for our outpatient facility. You will develop individualized treatment plans and provide individual, group, and family therapy while ensuring high-quality client care.

Role requires licensure (LPC/LCSW/etc.) and strong communication and ethical standards. Join a supportive team focused on recovery, with comprehensive benefits and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in psychology, counseling or related field is required.
• Master's degree is preferred.
• Valid licensure (LPC, LCSW, PLPC, etc.) to practice in Louisiana is required.

Responsibilities

• Create individualized, evidence-based treatment plans for clients.
• Conduct individual, group, family and couple therapy sessions.
• Oversee clinical needs, services, and aftercare for caseloads.
• Respond effectively to crises, with de-escalation when needed.
• Maintain thorough documentation of client progress and risks.
• Collaborate with Clinical Director and treatment team for coordinated care.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Strong communication

Observational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in psychology or related field

Master's 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 Counselor for our outpatient 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!