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Avenues Recovery
Denver, Colorado

Clinical Supervisor- LCSW

Social WorkerFull-Time

Listed compensation

$75k-$95k

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 1mo ago

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!

Now Hiring a Clinical Supervisor for our inpatient Detox and Residential treatment facility, located in Aurora, CO.

What You'll Do

  • Support and assist Clinical Director as necessary in all relevant duties
  • Manage the daily execution of all aspects of the Avenues clinical program
  • Oversee client engagement and morale, maintaining a warm and encouraging recovery environment
  • Facilitate group occasionally and maintain small client caseload
  • Provide consistent compliance oversight to ensure impeccable client documentation
  • Provide Utilization Review support to drive authorization and retention throughout treatment

What We're Looking For

  • Master's degree or higher in related field preferred
  • 3 years experience working with chemical dependency or dual diagnosed clients preferred
  • Current licensure necessary to practice in this state for this role (LCSW in Colorado)

Supervisory or Managerial Experience Is Required

  • If in recovery, a minimum one-year period of sustained recovery is required.
  • Efficient and driven, with strong organizational and time-management skills
  • Excellent interpersonal, observational, and communication skills
  • Positive, warm, and dignified character which models recovery principles

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)
  • Eligible for HRSA STAR federal student loan repayment
  • Join our growing team and discover the magic here at Avenues!

Key Responsibilities

The Clinical Supervisor manages the daily execution of the clinical program and supports the Clinical Director in operational duties. Key tasks include overseeing client engagement, ensuring documentation compliance, and providing utilization review support.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a current LCSW license in Colorado and have prior supervisory or managerial experience. A Master's degree and at least 3 years of experience with chemical dependency or dual-diagnosed clients are preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Clinical SupervisionCase ManagementGroup FacilitationChemical Dependency TreatmentDual Diagnosis TreatmentInterpersonal CommunicationOrganizational Skills

Social Worker Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Colorado is 103.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$85k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $82k in an average-cost state. 60.9% of Colorado clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$75k–$95kLicensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) median $74k (middle half $70k–$81k)11 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$82k in purchasing powerColorado index 103.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) listings in Colorado135 active7,109 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sign-on & loan repaymentloan repaymentColorado Social Worker listings: 11% state a sign-on bonus (median $6k) · 21% offer loan repayment135 active listings, Nov 2026
New Social Work listings2,472 in the last 30 days1,559 the 30 days before (+59%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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About Avenues Recovery

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

Benefits & Perks

Generous PTO
401K with employer match
HRSA STAR federal student loan repayment
Medical Insurance
Dental
Vision
Accident
Critical Illness

Living in Denver

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$556k≈ 7.4× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,855/mo≈ 30% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
25 min
State income tax
Up to 4.4%
Sources & methodology

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

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.