Addictions Counselor
Job Description
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible
This position qualifies for federal student loan forgiveness. After 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time for a nonprofit employer, the remaining balance on your Direct Loans may be forgiven.
About the Role
Join Avenues Recovery as a Addictions Counselor – Residential, Full Benefits in United States. ➢ Who We Are Avenues Recovery Center is a nationwide network of drug and alcohol rehab centers with 18 locations across seven states. With an unrivaled, evidence - based clinical curriculum and highly individualized care, Avenues continues to set new standards in the world of addiction treatment.
Key Responsibilities
- 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
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in psychology, counseling or related field required. Master's degree preferred.
- Valid state licensure / certification necessary to practice in this role
- Excellent observational, collaborative and interpersonal skills
- Strong oral and written communication skills
Benefits & Compensation
- 401(k) with employer match.
- Student loan repayment assistance.
- PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
This position offers student loan benefits. Work with Avenues Recovery in United States.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Overview
This Addictions Counselor position at Avenues Recovery includes the following lifestyle factors: no on-call duties, no weekend requirements. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.
Addiction Medicine — Physician Career Context
This Addiction Medicine position at Avenues Recovery is open to physician candidates.
Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.
Compensation Analysis
This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in Lake Ariel, Pennsylvania.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
- No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Treatment planning, Individual therapy, Group therapy, Family therapy, Crisis intervention, De-escalation, Clinical documentation, Case management. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Addiction Medicine role.
Core responsibilities: The addictions counselor is responsible for creating individualized treatment plans and conducting various therapy sessions including individual, group, and family therapy. They must also manage clinical needs, maintain accurate documentation, and collaborate with the treatment team to ensure coordi...
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. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
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Benefits & Perks
Protective Factors (2)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
Interpretation: Position shows moderate burnout protection with 2 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full-time
Posted
5d ago
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