Addictions Therapist

Avenues Recovery•Easton, MD

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Avenues Recovery Center is a nationwide network of drug and alcohol rehab centers with 18 locations across 7 states, known for its evidence-based clinical curriculum and individualized care across detox, residential, PHP, IOP, and outpatient services. The company is hiring addictions counselors for its inpatient detox and residential facility in Cambridge, MD. The Avenues Recovery Center at Eastern Shore is a 100-bed residential facility offering inpatient drug and alcohol rehabilitation services. The expansive building is newly renovated, modern, and appealing, providing an array of amenities and a hotel-like experience. Situated on 7.74 acres of picturesque and secluded property, it offers an ideal setting for clients to heal and rediscover themselves. The multidisciplinary staff includes therapists, clinicians, nurses, nurse practitioners, addictions counselors, and behavioral health technicians, all trained in key therapeutic modalities and committed to providing compassionate, dignified, and unsurpassed care.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in psychology, counseling or related field required
Valid Maryland state licensure/certification necessary to practice in this role (ADT, LGPC, LCPC, LCSW, CSC-AD, CAC-AD)
CPR certification is required
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

Nice To Haves

Master's degree preferred

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 - honesty, accountability, dignity and respect