What are the responsibilities and job description for the Addictions Counselor position at Avenues Recovery?
➢ Who We Are
Avenues Recovery Center is a nationwide network of drug and alcohol rehab centers with ten locations
across five 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 Maryland 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 Eastern Shore is a 100-bed residential facility which offers inpatient drug
and alcohol rehabilitation services. Our expansive building is newly renovated, modern and
appealing, offering an array of amenities and a true hotel-like experience. Set on 7.74 acres of
picturesque and secluded property, Avenues at Eastern Shore provides the ideal setting for clients to
heal, re-connect and re-discover themselves. Our multidisciplinary staff include therapists, clinicians,
nurses, nurse practitioners, addictions counselors and behavioral health technicians who are trained
in all key therapeutic modalities - and all of whom provide compassionate, dignified and
unsurpassed care each day.
➢ 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 100% 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)
Join our growing team and discover the magic here at Avenues!
Apply today!
