Substance Abuse Counselor

Avenues Recovery Center; Swanzey (NH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with employer match

Medical Insurance

Dental

Vision

Voluntary Short-Term Disability

Voluntary Long-Term Disability

Employer-Paid Life and AD&D

Flexible Spending Account (FSA) - Med

Job summary

Avenues Recovery Center is seeking qualified clinicians to provide evidence-based care across detox, residential, PHP, IOP and outpatient services. You will develop individualized treatment plans, lead therapy sessions, and ensure seamless coordination with families and the treatment team.

Join a compassionate, professional environment that emphasizes ethics, confidentiality, and recovery principles. The role requires licensure in the state and strong communication skills to support clients

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in psychology, counseling or related field required.
• Valid state licensure/certification to practice in this role preferred (LADC, MLADC, LSW, LICSW, LCMHC, etc.).
• Excellent observational, collaborative and interpersonal skills.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Compassionate, dignified character that models 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

Observation skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Ethical conduct

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's degree in psychology or related field

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Who We Are

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

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 preferred-LADC, MLADC, LSW, LICSW, LCMHC etc.
• 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

Where You'll Work

Avenues Recovery Center at Dublin is a residential facility offering drug and alcohol detox and inpatient rehabilitation services. Set on 11 expansive acres of scenic New Hampshire countryside, Avenues at Dublin offers a rustic and relaxed environment where clients can immerse themselves in their recovery - and emerge stronger, healthier, and happier than ever before. This facility is staffed by passionate and skilled clinicians, nurse practitioners, nurses, addictions counselors and behavioral health technicians who consistently deliver care in the most dignified and compassionate manner. Every staff member is fully invested in the success of each client, and contributes to the joyous, calm and unconditionally accepting atmosphere.

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

• 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)