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Substance Abuse Counselors

Avenues Recovery·Covington, Louisiana

Full Time·On Site·2-5 yrs·Posted 5 days ago
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About the role

Create individualized evidence-based treatment plans and conduct various therapy sessions for clients. Manage clinical needs and aftercare while maintaining detailed documentation and collaborating with the treatment team.

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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!

Avenues Recovery Center is seeking to hire Substance Abuse Counselors for our facility located in Covington, LA!

  • ➢ 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: LPC, LAC or CIT
  • 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
  • ➢ 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
  • ➢ 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 employer match Eligible for HRSA STAR federal student loan repayment 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! #UP1

Requirements

Requires a Bachelor's degree in psychology or counseling and valid state licensure such as LPC, LAC, or CIT. Candidates must possess strong communication skills and the ability to maintain professional boundaries and confidentiality.

  • bachelor degree
  • postgraduate degree
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Case Management
  • Written Communication
  • Treatment Planning
  • Crisis Intervention
  • De-escalation
  • Clinical Documentation
  • Individual Therapy
  • Group Therapy
  • Oral Communication
  • Family Therapy
  • Couple Therapy

Benefits

  • Accident Insurance
  • Critical Illness Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • Vision Insurance
  • Medical Insurance
  • Identity Theft Protection
  • Pet Insurance
  • 401k With Employer Match
  • Hospital Indemnity Insurance
  • Voluntary Short-Term Disability
  • Legal Coverage
  • Voluntary Long-Term Disability
  • Employer-Paid Employee Assistance Program
  • Hrsa Star Federal Student Loan Repayment
  • LifeTime Benefit Term Insurance With Long Term Care
  • Employer-Paid Life And Ad&d
  • Flexible Spending Account (Fsa) - Medical
  • Dependent Care Fsa (Dcf)

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Location
Covington, Louisiana
Posted
Jul 24, 2026
Application
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Hiring organization

Avenues Recovery

If you think you need help, you probably do. If you’ve battled addiction, you know the pain, the fear, the suffocating loneliness it brings. In a moment of truth, you may have thought to yourself – I am not okay, but I want to be. And you can be. Avenues Recovery is a nationwide...

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IndustryMental Health Care
TypePartnership
Size501-1,000 employees
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Louisiana substance abuse counselor market

Demand for substance abuse counselors in Louisiana is shaped by ongoing behavioral health and recovery needs across community, outpatient, and treatment settings. These roles are competitive because employers typically require a relevant bachelor’s degree, prefer a master’s degree, and expect current state licensure or certification. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare fit, then confirm your credential status and tailor your application to the setting you want.

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