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Avenues Recovery
Denver, Colorado

Addictions Therapist

CounselorFull-Time

Listed compensation

$63K - $75K

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.

Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Who We Are

Avenues Recovery Center is a nationwide network of drug and alcohol treatment centers with 18 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

Develop and implement individualized, evidence-based treatment plans while facilitating various therapy modalities for assigned clients. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to manage clinical services, crisis situations, and comprehensive aftercare planning.

Requirements

Requires a Master's degree in psychology, counseling, social work, or a related field. Candidates must hold an active Colorado licensure or certification such as LAC, LPCC, LPC, LSW, LCSW, CAS, CAC III, or ADDC.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Treatment planningIndividual therapyGroup therapyFamily therapyCrisis interventionDe-escalationClinical documentationCase managementSubstance use disorder treatmentMental health counseling

Addiction Medicine — Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Substance Use / Addiction Counselor listings this role was benchmarked against, 62% are remote, 22% 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).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Addictions Therapist at Avenues Recovery a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Substance Use / Addiction Counselor — ranked against 1,008 active Substance Use / Addiction Counselor listings on WeekdayDoc.

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Salary Distribution37 jobs · 25 employers

14
<$80k
7
$80k-95k
4
$95k-110k
8
$110k-125k
4
$125k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks28 jobs · 25 employers

401k / retirement match
82% this job
CME allowance
39%
Sign-on bonus
21%
PSLF eligible
21%
Loan repayment
14% this job

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.1this job 6.6
Better work-life than 80% of Substance Use / Addiction Counselor listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,008 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Denver

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$560k≈ 8.9× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,881/mo≈ 36% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
25 min
State income tax
Up to 4.4%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Avenues Recovery

Mental Health Care
Lakewood, New Jersey
501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive compensation
Generous paid time off
401(k) with employer match
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)