Substance Abuse Counselors
Listed on 2026-02-06
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Healthcare
Mental Health, Substance Abuse Counselor
Overview
Avenues Recovery Center is a nationwide network of drug and alcohol rehab centers with eighteen locations across seven states. With an evidence-based clinical curriculum and highly individualized care, Avenues continues to set new standards in the world of addiction treatment. Our programs span detox, residential, PHP, IOP and outpatient services. The Avenues family welcomes you if you are a talented, passionate clinician looking to make a real difference in the recovery community.
OutpatientCounselor — Metairie, LA 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 Clinical Director
- Maintain thorough documentation of all group sessions conducted
- Ensure all clinical assessments and individual client charting are completed
- Bachelor’s degree in psychology, counseling or related field required;
Master’s degree preferred - Valid state licensure/certification necessary to practice in this role (e.g., 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
Avenues Extended Care is an intensive outpatient facility offering outpatient clinical drug and alcohol rehabilitation services. It provides a schedule of individual and group therapies, holistic arts, and medication-assisted treatment, with a space for clients to transition back into daily living. The facility features a client lounge, kitchen, and outdoor recreational areas, supporting clients in strengthening sobriety skills.
Why Join Us — BenefitsAvenues features a rich, enjoyable workplace culture where each employee is valued. We offer generous PTO and compensation, plus a benefits package including:
- 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
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