Substance Abuse Counselors - Weekends

avenuesrecovery; Covington (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with employer match

Medical Insurance

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Disability coverage

Employer-Paid EAP

Job summary

Avenues Recovery Center is a nationwide network of rehab centers with a commitment to evidence-based care and individualized treatment. This clinician role focuses on creating tailored treatment plans and delivering individual, group, and family therapy to a diverse caseload.

You will collaborate with the Clinical Director and treatment team, manage crisis intervention, and ensure meticulous documentation and confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in psychology or related field is required; master's preferred.
• Valid state licensure to practice: LPC, LAC or CIT.
• Excellent observational, collaborative and interpersonal skills.
• Strong 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.
• Responsible for all clinical needs, services, and aftercare for caseload.
• Prevent, intervene and de-escalate in crisis situations.
• Maintain impeccable documentation of client challenges, progress and relapse risk.
• Collaborate with Clinical Director, treatment team and family for coordination of care.
• Model ethics and recovery principles in every professional interaction.

Skills

Observational skills

Interpersonal skills

Written and oral communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in psychology or related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

LPC/LAC/CIT licensure

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!

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, LAC or CIT
• 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)