Group Therapist
About The Position
Avenues Recovery Center is hiring Group Therapists for its detox and residential treatment facility in Aurora, Colorado. The role involves providing group therapy, psychoeducation, and process groups tailored to clients’ challenges and needs, while supporting their development of healthy coping skills, positive behaviors, and recovery tools. The therapist collaborates with clinical staff to monitor client challenges and progress, escalates significant concerns to the Clinical Director, and ensures session documentation, clinical assessments, and individual client charting are completed. The position is listed with Tuesday–Saturday shifts. Part-time weekend availability is also offered. Avenues Recovery Center describes itself as a nationwide network of drug and alcohol rehabilitation centers providing detox, residential, PHP, IOP, and outpatient services.
Requirements
- Valid licensure necessary to practice as a clinician in Colorado; CAS.
- If in recovery, a minimum of one year of sustained sobriety is required.
- Excellent interpersonal, observational, and communication skills.
- Strong presence and sound judgment.
- Warm, dignified, and honest character that inspires trust and models recovery principles.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree in psychology, counseling, or a related field preferred.
- At least one year of experience in the treatment industry preferred.
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 track client challenges and progress.
- Escalate significant client concerns to the Clinical Director.
- Maintain thorough documentation of all group sessions conducted.
- Ensure all clinical assessments and individual client charting are completed.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation and 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 legal coverage, pet insurance, and identity protection.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
