Substance Abuse Counselor
Compensation
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Job Description
Who We Are
Avenues Recovery Center is a nationwide network of drug and alcohol rehab centers with 21 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
- 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 preferred-LADC, MLADC, LSW, LICSW, LCMHC etc.
- 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 Dublin is a residential facility offering drug and alcohol detox and inpatient rehabilitation services.
Set on 11 expansive acres of scenic New Hampshire countryside, Avenues at Dublin offers a rustic and relaxed environment where clients can immerse themselves in their recovery - and emerge stronger, healthier, and happier than ever before.
This facility is staffed by passionate and skilled clinicians, nurse practitioners, nurses, addictions counselors and behavioral health technicians who consistently deliver care in the most dignified and compassionate manner.
Every staff member is fully invested in the success of each client, and contributes to the joyous, calm and unconditionally accepting atmosphere.
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
- 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!
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Key Responsibilities
The counselor will create and implement individualized, evidence-based treatment plans while conducting various therapy sessions for clients. They are responsible for managing clinical needs, maintaining detailed documentation, and coordinating care with the treatment team.
Requirements
Candidates must hold at least a bachelor's degree in psychology, counseling, or a related field, with a master's degree preferred. Valid state licensure or certification such as LADC, MLADC, LSW, LICSW, or LCMHC is preferred.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Addiction Medicine — Counselor Career Context
Of the 50 active Counselor listings this role was benchmarked against, 64% are remote, 30% have no call, 62% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for New Hampshire is 104.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.5% of New Hampshire clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Counselor median $62k (middle half $55k–$69k)214 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | New Hampshire index 104.2 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Counselor listings in New Hampshire | 89 active | 13,395 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 64% remote · 30% no call · 62% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | US Counselor listings: 14% state a sign-on bonus (median $4k) · 13% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Addiction Medicine listings | 440 in the last 30 days | 267 the 30 days before (+65%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Counselor pay trend | −1.8% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Location & Logistics
New Hampshire has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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