Substance Abuse Counselor

Avenues Recovery Center; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Part 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

Job summary

Avenues Recovery Center in Baton Rouge, LA is seeking a part-time Substance Abuse Counselor for our outpatient facility. You will provide individual, group, family and couples therapy, develop personalized treatment plans and ensure thorough documentation for each client’s care plan.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's in psychology or related field with state licensure; Master's preferred. You will collaborate with the treatment team to support relapse prevention and coordinated aftercare in a

Qualifications

• Requires Bachelor's in psychology, counseling or related field; Master’s preferred.
• State licensure or certification to practice in this role is necessary.
• Excellent observational and interpersonal abilities are essential.
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written.

Responsibilities

• Create individualized, evidence-based treatment plans for clients.
• Conduct individual, group, family and couples therapy sessions.
• Manage clinical needs, services and aftercare for caseloads.
• Prevent, intervene and de-escalate in crisis situations.
• Maintain meticulous documentation of challenges, progress and risk.
• Collaborate with Clinical Director and treatment team for coordinated care.
• Model ethics and recovery principles in professional interactions.

Skills

Observational skills

Interpersonal skills

Oral and written communication

Confidentiality and boundaries

Compassionate approach

Education

Bachelor's degree in psychology, counseling or related field

Master's degree preferred

Licensure/certification required: LPC, LCSW, PLPC, CIT, RAC, CSW

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 Substance Abuse Counselor, part time, 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?

Benefits

• 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!