Substance Use Counselor

Avenues Recovery Center

Norfolk (VA)

On-site

USD 42,000 - 70,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

401K match

Medical Insurance

Dental

Vision

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Life Insurance

Job summary

Avenues Recovery Center in Norfolk, VA seeks a licensed substance use counselor for our inpatient extended care facility. You will develop individualized treatment plans and provide individual, group, family, and couples therapy to clients, ensuring ethical care and confidentiality.

Join a team that emphasizes evidence-based practice, collaboration with diet treatment staff, and comprehensive aftercare planning. A Master’s degree and Virginia licensure are required for this role.

Qualifications

Master's degree in psychology, counseling or related field required.
Excellent observational, collaborative and interpersonal skills.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
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

Written communication

Confidentiality

Boundary setting

Compassion

Education

Master's degree in psychology or counseling

Job description

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!

Now Hiring substance use counselors for our new inpatient extended care rehab facility opening 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