Addictions Counselor-LCSW-C

Avenues Recovery Center is a nationwide network of drug and alcohol rehab centers with 18 locations across 7 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.

We are now hiring addictions counselors for our inpatient detox and residential facility in Cambridge, MD
.

• Create individualized, evidence-based treatment plans for each client.
• Conduct individual, group, family and couples therapy sessions.
• Take responsibility for all clinical needs, services and aftercare for your client caseload.
• Prevent, intervene and de‑escalate in the event of a crisis.
• Maintain impeccable documentation of client challenges, progress, relapse risk and intervention.
• Collaborate with the Clinical Director, treatment team and family for seamless coordination of care.
• Model ethics, morality and recovery principles in every professional interaction with honesty, accountability, dignity and respect.

• Bachelor's degree in psychology, counseling or related field required; master's degree preferred.
• Valid Maryland state licensure or certification required for this role (e.g., ADT, LGPC, LCPC, LCSW, CSC‑AD, CAC‑AD).
• CPR certification required.
• Excellent observational, collaborative and interpersonal skills.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Compassionate, dignified character that models recovery principles.
• Ability to set strong boundaries and maintain absolute confidentiality.

Avenues Recovery Center at Eastern Shore is a 100‑bed residential facility offering inpatient drug and alcohol rehabilitation services. Our expansive, newly renovated building is modern and welcoming, providing an array of amenities and a true hotel‑like experience. Set on 7.74 acres of picturesque, secluded property, the facility offers clients an ideal setting to heal, reconnect and rediscover themselves. The multidisciplinary staff includes therapists, clinicians, nurses, nurse practitioners, addictions counselors and behavioral health technicians trained in all key therapeutic modalities, all of whom provide compassionate, dignified and unsurpassed care each day.

Avenues offers a rich, fulfilling workplace culture where each person is valued and greatness is pursued. We support our employees unconditionally and provide them with every resource they need to excel. Aside from generous PTO and compensation, we also offer a comprehensive benefits package.

• 401(k) with employer match
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Accident coverage
• Critical illness coverage
• 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

• Seniority level:
  Entry level
• Employment type:
  
  Full‑time
• Job function:
  Health Care Provider
• Industries:
  Mental Health Care