Part-Time Substance Abuse Counselor - Outpatient

Avenues Recovery; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with employer match

Medical Insurance

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Job summary

Avenues Recovery Center in Baton Rouge, LA is hiring a Substance Abuse Counselor (part time) for our outpatient facility. You will create individualized treatment plans, conduct various therapy sessions, and manage aftercare for your client caseload.

We seek candidates with a Bachelor's in psychology or related field and valid state licensure (LPC, LCSW, PLPC, CIT, RAC, CSW). Strong communication and confidentiality are essential, with a compassionate recovery-focused approach.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in psychology, counseling or related field required. Master's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Observational skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's degree in psychology or related field

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Avenues Recovery Center in Baton Rouge, LA is hiring a Substance Abuse Counselor (part time) for our outpatient facility. You will create individualized treatment plans, conduct various therapy sessions, and manage aftercare for your client caseload.

We seek candidates with a Bachelor's in psychology or related field and valid state licensure (LPC, LCSW, PLPC, CIT, RAC, CSW). Strong communication and confidentiality are essential, with a compassionate recovery-focused approach.