Substance Abuse Counselor
Listed compensation
$65k–$78k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
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!
Now Hiring counselors and therapists for our newest inpatient Detox and Residential treatment facility, in North Chesterfield, VA.
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
- Master's degree in psychology, counseling or related field required.
- Valid state Virginia licensure/certification necessary to practice in this role- CSAC, Social Work Supervisee, Resident in Counseling, LCSW, LPC, LSATP
- 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
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)
- Eligible for HRSA STAR federal student loan repayment
Join our growing team and discover the magic here at Avenues!
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Key Responsibilities
The counselor will create individualized, evidence-based treatment plans and conduct various therapy sessions including individual, group, and family therapy. They are also responsible for managing clinical needs, maintaining documentation, and collaborating with the treatment team to ensure seamless care.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Master's degree in psychology, counseling, or a related field. A valid Virginia licensure or certification such as CSAC, LCSW, LPC, or LSATP is required to practice.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Addiction Medicine — Counselor Career Context
Of the 50 active Substance Use / Addiction Counselor listings this role was benchmarked against, 58% are remote, 34% have no call, 56% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Virginia is 101.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$72k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $71k in an average-cost state. 61.1% of Virginia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$71k in purchasing power | Virginia index 101.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Substance Use / Addiction Counselor listings in Virginia | 438 active | 13,598 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 58% remote · 34% no call · 56% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | loan repayment | Virginia Counselor listings: 16% state a sign-on bonus (median $2k) · 12% offer loan repayment438 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Addiction Medicine listings | 470 in the last 30 days | 287 the 30 days before (+64%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
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