Substance Abuse Counselor

Substance Use Counselors – Inpatient Extended Care Rehab Facility, Norfolk, VA Avenues Recovery Center, a nationwide network of drug and alcohol rehab centers with 18 locations across 7 states, is hiring substance use counselors for its new inpatient extended care rehab facility opening in Norfolk, VA. 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 Master’s degree in psychology, counseling or related field required . Valid state Virginia 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. Benefits Avenues offers a comprehensive 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 (DCF) Eligible for HRSA STAR federal student loan repayment #J-18808-Ljbffr