Weekend Group Counselor for Recovery & Therapy

Avenues Recovery Center; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 65,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with employer match

Medical Insurance

Dental

Vision

Accident insurance

Critical Illness insurance

Hospital Indemnity

Short-Term Disability (voluntary)

Long-Term Disability (voluntary)

Employer-Paid Life & AD&D

LifeTime Benefit Term Insurance with L

Long Term Care

Legal Coverage

Pet Insurance

Identity Theft Protection

Employee Assistance Program

FSA – Medical

DCF – Dependent Care FSA

HRSA student loan repayment

Job summary

Avenues Recovery Center in Norfolk, VA is seeking a weekend Group Facilitator to lead group therapy, psychoeducation and process groups for clients in detox and residential settings. You will collaborate with clinical staff, maintain thorough documentation, and help clients develop healthy coping skills and recovery tools while ensuring all charting and assessments are completed accurately.

Candidates should have a bachelor’s degree in psychology or related field, and licensure to practice in

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in psychology, counseling, or related field preferred.
• Min. one year experience in treatment industry preferred.
• Valid licensure necessary to practice as a clinician in this state - CSAC
• If in recovery, a minimum one-year period of sustained sobriety is required.
• Excellent interpersonal, observational, and communication skills
• Strong presence and sound judgement
• Warm, dignified and honest character that inspires trust and models recovery principles

Responsibilities

• Conduct group therapy, psychoeducation, and process groups designed to meet each client’s challenges and needs
• Assist clients in developing healthy coping skills, positive behaviors, and recovery tools
• Collaborate consistently with clinical staff to keep track of client challenges and progress
• Escalate any significant client concerns to Clinical Director
• Maintain thorough documentation of all group sessions conducted
• Ensure all clinical assessments and individual client charting is completed

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Judgement

Trustworthy demeanor

Education

Bachelor’s degree in psychology/counseling/related field

Job description

Avenues Recovery Center in Norfolk, VA is seeking a weekend Group Facilitator to lead group therapy, psychoeducation and process groups for clients in detox and residential settings. You will collaborate with clinical staff, maintain thorough documentation, and help clients develop healthy coping skills and recovery tools while ensuring all charting and assessments are completed accurately.

Candidates should have a bachelor’s degree in psychology or related field, and licensure to practice in