Mental Health Therapist

Avenues Recovery Center

Salisbury (MD)

On-site

USD 55,000 - 85,000

Full time

5 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer match

HRSA STAR federal student loan payoff

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Accident Insurance

Critical Illness Insurance

Hospital Indemnity Insurance

Voluntary Short-Term Disability

Voluntary Long-Term Disability

Employer-Paid Life and AD&D Insurance

Lifetime Benefit Term Insurance with L

Legal Coverage

Pet Insurance

Identity Theft Protection

Employer-Paid EAP

Medical FSA

Dependent Care FSA

Job summary

Avenues Recovery Center in Cambridge, MD is seeking a Mental Health Therapist to provide compassionate, evidence-based care to individuals recovering from substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders. You will build therapeutic relationships, collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, and help clients achieve lasting recovery and improved mental wellness.

The role requires a state-licensed professional with strong clinical judgment who can conduct individual and group therapies,

Qualifications

Requires active state licensure to practice (LCSW, LCPC, LGPC, CAC-AD, CSC-AD, ADT).
Experience in behavioral health, addiction treatment, or residential settings preferred.
Ability to conduct individual, group, family, and couples therapy; maintain compliant documentation.

Responsibilities

Create individualized, evidence-based treatment plans for each client.
Conduct individual, group, family, and couples therapy sessions.
Manage a caseload and oversee clients' clinical care throughout treatment.
Assess client progress and modify treatment interventions as needed.
Provide crisis intervention, prevention, and de-escalation when necessary.
Maintain timely, accurate, and compliant clinical documentation.
Collaborate with the Clinical Director and treatment team to ensure coordinated care.
Develop aftercare and discharge recommendations to support long-term recovery.

Skills

Strong clinical judgment

Excellent communication

Observational skills

Ability to maintain confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's or Associate's degree in Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, or related field

Job description

Mental Health TherapistJoin a team where your clinical skills can truly change lives.

Avenues Recovery Center is seeking a Mental Health Therapist to provide compassionate, evidence-based care to individuals recovering from substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders. In this role, you'll build meaningful therapeutic relationships, collaborate with a dedicated multidisciplinary team, and help clients achieve lasting recovery and improved mental wellness.

If you're passionate about making a difference and want to work in an environment that values clinical excellence, teamwork, and professional growth, we'd love to hear from you.

Who We Are

Avenues Recovery Center is a nationwide network of drug and alcohol rehab centers with 18 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.

What truly sets us apart is our people. We foster a supportive, mission-driven environment where clinicians are empowered to grow professionally while making a lasting impact on the lives of those they serve.

What You'll Do

Create individualized, evidence-based treatment plans for each client
Conduct individual, group, family, and couples therapy sessions
Manage a caseload and oversee clients' clinical care throughout treatment
Assess client progress and modify treatment interventions as needed
Provide crisis intervention, prevention, and de-escalation when necessary
Maintain timely, accurate, and compliant clinical documentation
Collaborate with the Clinical Director, treatment team, and family members to ensure coordinated care
Develop aftercare and discharge recommendations to support long-term recovery
Model professionalism, integrity, accountability, dignity, and respect in every client interaction

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, or a related field
Active state licensure or certification required to practice in this role - LCSW, LCPC, LGPC, CAC-AD, CSC-AD, ADT
Strong clinical judgment and observational skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
Ability to maintain professional boundaries and strict confidentiality

Preferred Qualifications

Master's degree in Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, or a related field
Experience working in behavioral health, mental health, addiction treatment, or residential treatment settings
Experience facilitating group therapy

Where You'll Work

Avenues Recovery Center located in Cambridge, MD is a 100-bed residential facility offering drug and alcohol detoxification and inpatient rehabilitation services. Newly remodeled and thoughtfully designed, our facility provides clients with a welcoming environment focused on healing and recovery.

Our medical and clinical teams work collaboratively to deliver exceptional care around the clock, creating an atmosphere of hope, compassion, and support for both clients and staff.

Why Join Us?

At Avenues, we believe that great clinicians deserve a great workplace. We invest in our team members by providing the resources, support, and opportunities they need to thrive professionally and personally.

In addition to competitive compensation and generous paid time off, we offer: