Substance Abuse Counselors

Avenues Recovery•Mandeville, LA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Avenues Recovery Center is seeking to hire Substance Abuse Counselors for our facility located in Covington, LA. Avenues Recovery Center is a nationwide network of drug and alcohol rehab centers with Eighteen locations across seven 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. The Avenues family warmly welcomes talented, passionate clinicians looking to make a real difference in the recovery community.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in psychology, counseling or related field required.
Valid state licensure / certification necessary to practice in this role: LPC, LAC or CIT
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