Addictions Counselor Jobs

Avenues Recovery Center at Eastern Shore is seeking to hire an Addictions Counselor!

We are looking for candidates who enjoy making a real difference in the lives of others. We offer competitive salaries and benefits package, flexibility in working and a great environment. We consider our employees family and have a tight knit network for support and comfort right at work!

Avenues Recovery Center is a unique community-based detox/residential style facility that's truly customized to the needs and unique circumstances of each individual. With our team of excellent medical and clinical professionals, Avenues Recovery offers first class treatment and recovery.

Primary Focus: Primary Counselors are responsible for assessing and providing treatment to individuals struggling with addiction issues and, when recommended, their significant others. The role of the counselor is to support individuals on their journey of recovery by educating them on the skills needed to maintain long-term recovery.

Duties Include But Not Limited To

• Providing Individual and Group therapy sessions to help individuals develop healthy, positive coping skills to manage their addiction issues
• Screening and assessment of individuals interested in services
• Monitoring, evaluating, and documenting the progress of the individuals with whom the counselor is working, toward treatment and recovery plan goals
• Developing and updating treatment and recovery plans in collaboration with the individuals receiving services, as a way of staying focused in the therapeutic process
• Supporting family members and/or significant others in living with an individual who is struggling with addiction issues
• Collaborating with other professionals as needed when Consents for Release of Information have been signed
• Providing educational resources as well as case management and advocacy as needed to support an ongoing recovery environment
• Identifying opportunities for Continuous Quality Improvement and Programmatic excellence
• Review of clinical information and other relevant documentation about the individual's treatment and life experiences
• Ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations around a variety of issues, including but not limited to HIPAA, confidentiality, and risk management
• Referring individuals receiving services, their family members and/or significant others, to other community resources as needed
• Participating in continuing education to promote professional growth and development, including the use of evidence-based practices

Concrete demonstrable experience and other qualifications include but are not limited to the following:

• Willingness to develop as a Professional, asking questions, sharing knowledge and experience, and accepting feedback when needed
• Strong commitment to the mission of the with proven leadership, coaching, and relationship management experience.
• Knowledge of principles, procedures, and methods for behavioral health rehabilitation
• At least 1 year of experience working with individuals with addiction issues
• Strong desire to support individuals struggling with addiction issues
• Ability to communicate in both written and oral form in an exemplary manner, including but not limited to the use of assertive communication
• State Licensure or Certification in Human Service-related field: LCADC, LCPC, LGPC, CAC-AD, CSC-AD, ADT
• Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within an environment that requires changing priorities as well as an ability to manage these priorities

Benefits Offered

• Dental
• Hospital Indemnity
• Employer-Paid Employee Assistance Program
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• 401k- Up to 3% annually, 100% match rate
• Pet Insurance
• Employer-Paid Life and AD&D
• Critical Illness
• Medical Insurance
• LifeTime Benefit Term Insurance with Long Term Care
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) - Medical
• Voluntary Short Term Disability Insurance (STD)
• Identity Theft Protection
• Vision
• Legal Coverage
• Accident
• Dependent Care FSA (DCFSA) - Dependents
• Voluntary Long Term Disability Insurance (LTD)

Apply today and join a growing team of successful, happy professionals and see why working at Avenues Recovery will become your dream job!

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