Addictions Counselor

Job Description

Job Description

➢ Who We Are

Avenues Recovery Center is a nationwide network of drug and alcohol rehab centers with seventeen 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.
But our secret superpower is our people. If you are a talented, passionate clinician looking to make a real
difference in the recovery community, the Avenues family warmly welcomes you!

➢ What You'll Do

• 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

➢ What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in psychology, counseling or related field required. Master's degree preferred.
• Valid state licensure / certification necessary to practice in this role
• 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

➢ Where You'll Work

Avenues Recovery Center at Lake Ariel is a 40 - bed residential facility offering drug and alcohol
detox and inpatient rehabilitation services. Nestled on 5.19 acres of the beautiful Poconos
mountains, this homey yet modern establishment provides the ideal setting for clients to cleanse
themselves of all harmful substances and embark on their journey to sustained recovery. With
round-the-clock supervision and care, our clients' every need is met with dignity and compassion
before it arises. Our dedicated staff include skilled primary therapists and clinicians, nurse
practitioners, addictions counselors and behavioral health technicians - all of whom help to create a
warm, accepting, and non-judgmental atmosphere which fosters openness and healing.

➢ Why Join Us?

Avenues features a rich, fulfilling workplace culture where each person is valued and greatness is
pursued. We support our employees unconditionally, and work to provide them with every resource
they need to excel! Aside from generous PTO and compensation, when you join the Avenues family,
you'll be eligible for the following benefits package:

• 401K with employer match
• Medical Insurance
• Dental
• Vision
• Accident
• Critical Illness
• Hospital Indemnity
• Voluntary Short-Term Disability
• Voluntary Long -Term Disability
• Employer-Paid Life and AD&D
• LifeTime Benefit Term Insurance with Long Term Care
• Legal Coverage
• Pet Insurance
• Identity Theft Protection
• Employer-Paid Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) - Medical
• Dependent Care FSA (DCF)

• Eligible for HRSA STAR federal student loan repayment

Join our growing team and discover the magic here at Avenues!

Apply today!
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