Pays $62k-$75k$19k below the Counselor market median of ~$94k (11 jobs)

Master's Level Therapist

CounselorFull-Time
Posted 1h ago · Verified live

About the Role

Full-time Master's Level Addictions Therapist at Avenues Recovery in Ft. Collins, CO. $62K-$75K/year. 401K match, generous PTO, comprehensive benefits.

Join Avenues Recovery as a Master's Level Therapist – Addictions, 401K Match, Ft. Collins in Colorado, United States. 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.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Salary: $62K - $75K
  • Generous PTO
  • 401K with Employer Match
  • Medical Insurance
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Accident
  • Critical Illness
  • Hospital Indemnity
  • Voluntary Short-Term Disability

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join Avenues Recovery as a Master's Level Therapist – Addictions, 401K Match, Ft. Collins.

Key Responsibilities

The therapist will create individualized, evidence-based treatment plans and conduct various therapy sessions including individual, group, family, and couples. They are also responsible for managing clinical needs, maintaining documentation, and coordinating care within the treatment team.

Requirements

A Master's degree in psychology, counseling, or a related field is required along with valid state licensure or certification. Candidates should have strong interpersonal skills and experience in mental health or addiction treatment.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Individual therapyGroup therapyFamily therapyCouple therapyTreatment planningCrisis interventionClinical documentationAddiction treatmentMental health assessmentCase managementDe-escalationEthicsInterpersonal skillsCommunication skillsBoundary setting

Addiction Medicine — Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Addiction Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 44% are remote, 10% have no call, 56% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Colorado is 103.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$69k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $66k in an average-cost state. 60.9% of Colorado clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Addiction Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 3.0/10 on work-life balance for Counselor roles.

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401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Loan repayment
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PSLF eligible
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Sign-on bonus
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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
Medical Insurance
Dental
Vision
Accident
Critical Illness
Hospital Indemnity