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Avenues Recovery
Cambridge, Maryland

Group Therapist-ADT Certification

Counselor / TherapistFull-Time

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

  • 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!

Key Responsibilities

Conduct group therapy and psychoeducation sessions while assisting clients in developing healthy coping skills and recovery tools. Collaborate with the clinical team to monitor client progress and maintain thorough clinical documentation.

Requirements

Requires a bachelor's degree in psychology, counseling, or a related field, with a master's degree preferred. Candidates must hold a valid state licensure or certification, such as ADT, and possess experience in substance abuse treatment.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Crisis escalationCoping skills developmentClinical assessmentBoundary settingSubstance abuse counseling

Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 26% are remote, 40% have no call, 56% require no weekends.

Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

Mental Health Therapy by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedMental Health Therapy median $76k (middle half $73k–$82k)18 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingMaryland index 105.0US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Mental Health Therapy listings in Maryland210 active7,868 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 26% remote · 40% no call · 56% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentloan repaymentMaryland Counselor listings: 14% state a sign-on bonus (median $6k) · 9% offer loan repayment377 active listings, Nov 2026
New Mental Health Therapy listings2,473 in the last 30 days1,673 the 30 days before (+48%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Mental Health Therapy pay trend−1.8% vs prior quarter—through Oct 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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Salary Distribution

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

42 jobs · 39 employers
401k / retirement match
88% this job
CME allowance
36%
Sign-on bonus
31%
Loan repayment
12% this job
PSLF eligible
12%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 7,870 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Avenues Recovery

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

Benefits & Perks

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

Living in Cambridge

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$264k
Typical market rent
$1,867/mo
Residents’ average commute
24 min
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

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

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