Group Counselor, Weekends
Listed compensation
$52k–$65k
The week · per this posting
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
Who We Are
Avenues Recovery Center is a nationwide network of drug and alcohol rehab centers with 21 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. 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 a Group Facilitator for our Detox and Residential treatment facility in Norfolk, VA!
- This is a weekend position.
What You'll Do
- Conduct group therapy, psychoeducation, and process groups designed to meet each client's challenges and needs
- Assist clients in developing healthy coping skills, positive behaviors, and recovery tools
- Collaborate consistently with clinical staff to keep track of client challenges and progress
- Escalate any significant client concerns to Clinical Director
- Maintain thorough documentation of all group sessions conducted
- Ensure all clinical assessments and individual client charting is completed
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor's degree in psychology, counseling, or related field preferred
- Min. one year experience in treatment industry preferred
- Valid licensure necessary to practice as a clinician in this state- CSAC
- If in recovery, a minimum one-year period of sustained sobriety is required.
- Excellent interpersonal, observational, and communication skills
- Strong presence and sound judgement
- Warm, dignified and honest character that inspires trust and models recovery principles
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!
Key Responsibilities
Facilitate group therapy and psychoeducation sessions to support client recovery and healthy coping mechanisms. Maintain accurate clinical documentation and collaborate with the clinical team to monitor client progress.
Requirements
A bachelor's degree in psychology, counseling, or a related field is preferred along with at least one year of experience in the treatment industry. Candidates must hold a valid CSAC licensure to practice in the state.
Qualifications
- Education
- Bachelor degree
Key Skills
Substance Abuse Counseling — Counselor Career Context
Of the 50 active Counselor listings this role was benchmarked against, 58% are remote, 34% have no call, 56% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Virginia is 101.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$59k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $58k in an average-cost state. 61.1% of Virginia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $52k–$65k | Counselor median $63k (middle half $61k–$67k)18 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$58k in purchasing power | Virginia index 101.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Counselor listings in Virginia | 438 active | 13,598 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 58% remote · 34% no call · 56% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | loan repayment | Virginia Counselor listings: 16% state a sign-on bonus (median $2k) · 12% offer loan repayment438 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| Counselor pay trend | −2.0% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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