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6.6/10 work-life score · Top 25% in Addiction Medicine (Counseling) — ranked against 1,252 active roles in this specialty
Substance Abuse Counselor
About the Role
Substance abuse counselor at a residential detox and rehab center in scenic New Hampshire. Create treatment plans, conduct therapy sessions, and coordinate care. Full benefits including 401k match, medical, dental, vision.
Join Avenues Recovery as a Substance Abuse Counselor – Residential in Keene, New Hampshire, 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.
Key Responsibilities
- 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
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in psychology, counseling or related field required. Master's degree preferred.
- Valid state licensure/certification necessary to practice in this role preferred-LADC, MLADC, LSW, LICSW, LCMHC etc.
- Excellent observational, collaborative and interpersonal skills
- Strong oral and written communication skills
Benefits & Compensation
- 401K with employer match
- Medical Insurance
- Critical Illness
- Hospital Indemnity
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
Apply to join Avenues Recovery as a Substance Abuse Counselor – Residential.
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, 54% are remote, 24% have no call, 62% require no weekends.
New Hampshire's cost-of-living index is 115.0 (US average = 100) — New Hampshire ranks #3 of 50 for clinician purchasing power. 60.5% of New Hampshire clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Substance Abuse Counselor 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 Addiction Medicine (Counseling) — ranked against 1,252 active Addiction Medicine (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc.
This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.
Location & Logistics
New Hampshire has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
Position Insights
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