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About the Role
Full-time addictions counseling at a nationwide rehab network. Master's degree and state licensure required. Louisville, KY.
Join Avenues Recovery as a Licensed Addictions Counselor – Loan Repayment, Full Benefits in Louisville, Kentucky, 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.
Benefits & Compensation
- Student loan repayment assistance.
- 401K with employer match
- Medical Insurance
- Dental
- Vision
- Accident
- Critical Illness
- Hospital Indemnity
- Voluntary Short-Term Disability
- Voluntary Long-Term Disability
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
This position offers student loan benefits. Work with Avenues Recovery in Louisville, Kentucky, United States.
Key Responsibilities
The counselor will create individualized, evidence-based treatment plans and conduct various therapy sessions including individual, group, family, and couple sessions. They are also responsible for managing clinical needs, maintaining documentation, and collaborating with the treatment team to ensure seamless care.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Master's degree in psychology, counseling, or a related field. A valid state licensure or certification such as CSAC, LMSW, LCSW, LPC, or LSATP is required to practice.
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, 40% are remote, 22% have no call, 58% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Kentucky is 90.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.6% of Kentucky clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Position Insights
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