Addictions Therapist
About The Position
Avenues Recovery Center is a nationwide network of drug and alcohol treatment centers with 18 locations across 8 states. We provide evidence-based, individualized care across the full continuum of services, including detox, residential, PHP, IOP , and outpatient treatment. We are currently hiring Mental Health Therapists/Substance Abuse Counselors for our Detox and Residential treatment facility in Aurora, CO. This is an in-person role in a detox and residential treatment setting where therapists are supported, trusted, and valued. You'll work within a collaborative, mission-driven clinical team focused on helping clients stabilize, engage in treatment, and move forward in recovery.
Requirements
- Master's degree in psychology, counseling, social work, or related field
- Active Colorado licensure or certification (LAC, LPCC, LPC, LSW, LCSW, CAS, CAC III, ADDC, etc.)
- Strong clinical judgment, observation, and interpersonal skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Ability to maintain professional boundaries and strict confidentiality
Nice To Haves
- Experience in substance use disorder, mental health, or co-occurring disorders
Responsibilities
- Develop individualized, evidence-based treatment plans
- Facilitate individual, group, family, and couples therapy
- Manage clinical services and aftercare planning for assigned caseload
- Prevent, intervene, and de-escalate during crisis situations
- Maintain accurate, timely documentation of progress, risks, and interventions
- Collaborate with the Clinical Director, multidisciplinary treatment team, and families
- Model recovery-centered values including ethics, accountability, dignity, and respect
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Generous paid time off
- 401(k) with employer match
- Eligibility for HRSA STAR federal student loan repayment
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Employer-paid life insurance and AD&D
- Short- and long-term disability options
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Medical and Dependent Care FSA
- Optional benefits including legal coverage, pet insurance, and identity protection
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
