Addictions Therapist
Listed compensation
$63k–$75k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about call expectations, weekend coverage, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
Who We Are
Avenues Recovery Center is a nationwide network of drug and alcohol treatment centers with 21 locations across 8 states. We provide evidence-based, individualized care across the full continuum of services, including detox, residential, PHP, IOP, and outpatient treatment.
While our clinical programming sets a high standard in addiction treatment, our greatest strength is our people. We intentionally build teams of compassionate, skilled clinicians who want to make meaningful, lasting impact in the recovery community.
We are currently hiring Mental Health Therapists/Substance Abuse Counselors for our Detox and Residential treatment facility in Aurora, CO.
What You'll Do:
- Develop individualized, evidence-based treatment plans
- Facilitate individual, group, family, and couples therapy
- Manage clinical services and aftercare planning for assigned caseload
- Prevent, intervene, and de-escalate during crisis situations
- Maintain accurate, timely documentation of progress, risks, and interventions
- Collaborate with the Clinical Director, multidisciplinary treatment team, and families
- Model recovery-centered values including ethics, accountability, dignity, and respect
What We're Looking For
- Master's degree in psychology, counseling, social work, or related field
- Active Colorado licensure or certification (LAC, LPCC, LPC, LSW, LCSW, CAS, [CAC III,] ADDC, etc.)
- Strong clinical judgment, observation, and interpersonal skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Ability to maintain professional boundaries and strict confidentiality
- Experience in substance use disorder, mental health, or co-occurring disorders preferred
What Sets Us Apart
This is an in-person role in a detox and residential treatment setting where therapists are supported, trusted, and valued. You'll work within a collaborative, mission-driven clinical team focused on helping clients stabilize, engage in treatment, and move forward in recovery.
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive compensation and generous paid time off
- 401(k) with employer match
- Eligibility for HRSA STAR federal student loan repayment
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Employer-paid life insurance and AD&D
- Short- and long-term disability options
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Medical and Dependent Care FSA
- Optional benefits including legal coverage, pet insurance, and identity protection
- Join our growing team and discover the magic here at Avenues!
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Key Responsibilities
The therapist will develop evidence-based treatment plans and facilitate individual, group, family, and couples therapy sessions. They are also responsible for managing clinical services, maintaining accurate documentation, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to support client recovery.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Master's degree in psychology, counseling, social work, or a related field. An active Colorado licensure or certification such as LAC, LPCC, LPC, LSW, LCSW, or CAS is required.
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, 50% are remote, 32% have no call, 70% 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 $67k in an average-cost state. 60.9% of Colorado clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$67k in purchasing power | Colorado index 103.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Substance Use / Addiction Counselor listings in Colorado | 323 active | 13,493 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 50% remote · 32% no call · 70% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | loan repayment | Colorado Counselor listings: 10% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 31% offer loan repayment323 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Addiction Medicine listings | 438 in the last 30 days | 265 the 30 days before (+65%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
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