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Substance Abuse Counselor

Avenues Recovery
place Metairie, 70055
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Counseling Other Behavioral, Mental, or Healthcare Field
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Medical/Vision/Dental Insurance PTO Retirement Plan Flexible Spending Account

Who We Are

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. 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 Louisiana is a residential facility which offers inpatient drug and alcohol rehabilitation services as well as withdrawal management. Its unique setup - one treatment facility surrounded by 10 beautiful, converted townhomes - enables clients to engage in full-time inpatient treatment while separately residing in a warm domestic setting, removing barriers and diminishing any institutionalized feeling. Staffed by skilled, passionate professionals, clients receive round - the - clock care in the most dignified and compassionate manner. Each staff member is 100% invested in the success of each client and contributes to the wonderful, pervasive homelike atmosphere - which consistently fosters openness and healing.


Why Join Us?

Avenues features a rich, enjoyable workplace culture where each employee 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
  • Eligible for HRSA STAR federal student loan repayment
  • 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)


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

Apply today!

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Patient Focus

Diagnoses

Avoidant Personality Disorder

Issues

Substance Abuse

Therapeutic Approach

Methodologies

ECT

Modalities

Couples
Families
Individuals

Practice Specifics

Populations

Racial Justice Allied
School

Settings

Residential
In-patient Non-Psychiatric
In-patient Psychiatric
Intense Out-patient (IOP)
Nursing Home
Partial Hospitalization (PHP)
Research Facilities/Labs/Clinical Trials
Residential Treatment Facilities (RTC)
Substance Abuse Treatment Facilities
Home Health/In-home
Long-Term Structured Residences
Forensic