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Avenues Recovery
Cambridge, Maryland

Group Therapist-ADT Certification

CounselorFull-Time

Compensation

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Full-Time
Call expectations
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Weekends
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Job Description

Who We Are

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!

What You'll Do

  • Conduct group therapy, psychoeducation, and process groups designed to meet each client's challenges and needs
  • Assist clients in developing healthy coping skills, positive behaviors, and recovery tools
  • Collaborate consistently with clinical staff to keep track of client challenges and progress
  • Escalate any significant client concerns to Clinical Director
  • Maintain thorough documentation of all group sessions conducted
  • Ensure all clinical assessments and individual client charting is completed

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, i. e. ADT

  • Substance abuse experience required
  • 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, 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
  • 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!

Key Responsibilities

Conduct group therapy, psychoeducation, and process groups tailored to clients’ needs, and help clients develop coping skills, positive behaviors, and recovery tools. Collaborate with clinical staff to monitor progress, escalate significant concerns, and complete session documentation, assessments, and client charting.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree in psychology, counseling, or a related field and valid state licensure or certification to practice, such as ADT certification, are required; a master’s degree is preferred. Substance abuse experience is required, along with strong observational, collaborative, interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills, compassion, sound boundaries, and the ability to maintain confidentiality.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Substance Abuse TreatmentCoping Skills DevelopmentRecovery PlanningClient Progress MonitoringClinical DocumentationCollaborationObservationInterpersonal CommunicationBoundary Setting

Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 42% are remote, 18% have no call, 66% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Maryland is 105.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 62.9% of Maryland clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Work-life snapshot

3.0/ 10
Listing-based score

Living in Cambridge

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$265k
Typical market rent
$1,742/mo
Residents’ average commute
24 min
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Avenues Recovery

Mental Health Care
Lakewood, New Jersey
501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

401K with employer match
Eligible for HRSA STAR federal student loan repayment
Medical Insurance
Dental
Vision
Accident
Critical Illness
Hospital Indemnity