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