Substance Abuse Counselors

Avenues Recovery•Metairie, LA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

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. We are hiring Substance Abuse Counselors for our Outpatient Program located in Metairie, LA. This role involves conducting group therapy, psychoeducation, and process groups designed to meet each client's challenges and needs, assisting clients in developing healthy coping skills, positive behaviors, and recovery tools, and collaborating consistently with clinical staff to track client progress. Counselors are also responsible for escalating significant client concerns to the Clinical Director and maintaining thorough documentation of all group sessions, clinical assessments, and individual client charting. The position is based at Avenues Extended Care, an intensive outpatient facility offering outpatient clinical drug and alcohol rehabilitation services. This facility provides a robust yet flexible schedule of individual and group therapies and holistic arts, quality clinical services, and medication-assisted treatment. The fresh, beautiful facility offers ample space, a fully stocked client lounge, a client kitchen, and outdoor recreational areas, providing a safe and supportive environment for clients to strengthen their sober skills.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in psychology, counseling or related field required
Valid state licensure / certification necessary to practice in this role, i.e. LPC, LCSW or CIT
Substance abuse experience 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

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