Licensed Addictions Therapist
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Job Description
Who We Are
Avenues Recovery Center is a nationwide network of drug and alcohol rehab centers with eighteen 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.
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!
Now Hiring Addictions Therapists for our Detox and Residential treatment facility in Indianapolis, IN!
What You'll Do
- 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
- Prevent, intervene and de-escalate in event of a crisis
- Maintain impeccable documentation of client challenges, progress, relapse risk, and intervention
- Collaborate with Clinical Director, treatment team and family for seamless coordination of care
Model ethics, morality and recovery principles in every professional interaction - honesty, accountability, dignity and respect
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
- 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 Indianapolis is a 144 - bed detox and residential rehab facility offering drug and alcohol addiction treatment.
Located in the heart of Indianapolis, Avenues offers an evidence-based clinical program, comprehensive medical care, and custom MAT options - consistently yielding highly effective results.
Its multidisciplinary staff includes doctors, nurses, addiction specialists, counselors, and support staff, who care for each and every client in a most compassionate and dignified manner. Freshly remodeled, the facility features a clean, bright and modern design with warm and enjoyable details throughout.
Its airy bedrooms, beautiful, open lounges, and recreational areas all contribute to a nurturing and healing environment.
Why Join Us?
Avenues features a rich, fulfilling workplace culture where each person 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
- 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)
- Eligible for HRSA STAR federal student loan repayment
Join our growing team and discover the magic here at Avenues!
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Key Responsibilities
Develop individualized, evidence-based treatment plans and provide individual, group, family, and couples therapy for clients. Manage clinical care and aftercare for an assigned caseload, respond to crises, document client progress and risks, and coordinate care with the treatment team and families.
Requirements
A bachelor's degree in psychology, counseling, or a related field is required; a master's degree is preferred. A valid state license or certification to practice is required, along with strong observational, interpersonal, collaborative, and communication skills, compassion, sound boundaries, and the ability to maintain confidentiality.
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, 46% are remote, 30% have no call, 68% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Indiana is 93.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.4% of Indiana clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Substance Use / Addiction Counselor median $72k (middle half $62k–$86k)304 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | Indiana index 93.3 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Addiction Medicine listings in Indiana | 26 active | —live on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| All substance use / addiction counselor listings in Indiana | 211 active | 12,837 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 46% remote · 30% no call · 68% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | loan repayment | Indiana counselor listings (all specialties): 19% state a sign-on bonus (median $3k) · 25% offer loan repayment211 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Addiction Medicine listings | 427 in the last 30 days | 212 the 30 days before (+101%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
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