Substance Abuse Counselor

Avenues Recovery Center

Richmond (VA)

On-site

USD 65,000 - 78,000

Full time

8 hours ago

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401K with employer match

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Job summary

Avenues Recovery Center is seeking counselors and therapists for its inpatient Detox and Residential treatment facility in North Chesterfield, VA. This full-time clinical role involves creating treatment plans, conducting therapy sessions, and ensuring comprehensive client care with strict confidentiality.

Requirements include a Master’s degree in psychology or related field and Virginia licensure/certification.

Qualifications

Master's degree in psychology, counseling or related field required.
Virginia licensure/certification to practice in this role required (e.g., CSAC, Social Work Supervisee, Resident in Counseling, LCSW, LPC, LSATP).
Strong observational, collaborative and interpersonal skills.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Compassionate, dignified character modeling recovery principles.
Ability to set strong boundaries and maintain absolute confidentiality.

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.
Model ethics, morality and recovery principles in every professional interaction.

Skills

Observational skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Education

Master's degree in psychology/counseling

Job description

Who We Are

Avenues Recovery Center is a nationwide network of drug and alcohol rehab centers with 21 locations across 7 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 counselors and therapists for our newest inpatient Detox and Residential treatment facility, in North Chesterfield, VA.

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

Master's degree in psychology, counseling or related field required.
Valid state Virginia licensure/certification necessary to practice in this role- CSAC, Social Work Supervisee, Resident in Counseling, LCSW, LPC, LSATP
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, fulfilling workplace culture where each person 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