Addictions Therapist
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.
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
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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