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Substance Abuse Counselors

AVENUES RECOVERY CENTER
Baton Rouge, LA Full Time
POSTED ON 5/18/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/17/2026
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!

Now seeking to hire Substance Abuse Counselors for our inpatient facility in Baton Rouge, LA!

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

Why Join Us?

Benefits

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
  • 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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