Substance Abuse Counselor

Avenues Recovery; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full 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

FSA - Medical

DCF FSA

HRSA student loan repayment

Job summary

Avenues Recovery Center is hiring substance use counselors for a new inpatient extended care rehab facility in Norfolk, VA. The role involves developing individualized treatment plans and delivering individual, group, family and couples therapy to clients, with a focus on evidence-based practice and strong ethics.

You will collaborate with the Clinical Director and treatment team, maintain detailed documentation, manage crisis situations, and ensure continuity of care for each client across

Qualifications

• Master's degree in psychology, counseling or related field is required.
• Virginia licensure/certification to practice in this role is required.
• Excellent observational, collaborative and interpersonal skills; strong oral and written communication.

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 and relapse risk.
• Collaborate with Clinical Director, treatment team and family for seamless coordination of care.
• Model ethics, dignity and recovery principles in every professional interaction.

Skills

Virginia licensure/certification

Strong communication skills

Education

Master's degree in psychology or 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 substance use counselors for our new inpatient extended care rehab facility in Norfolk, 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
• 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:

• 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)
• Eligible for HRSA STAR federal student loan repayment