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Avenues Recovery
Metairie, Louisiana

Licensed Addictions Counselor

CounselorFull-Time

Compensation

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Who We Are

Avenues Recovery Center is a nationwide network of drug and alcohol rehab centers with eighteen locations across six 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 full-time Addiction Counselor for our Outpatient Program located in Metairie, LA!

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 required. Master's degree preferred.

Valid state licensure / certification necessary to practice in this role, i. e. LPC, LCSW or CIT

  • Substance abuse experience required
  • Excellent observational, collaborative and interpersonal skills
  • Strong oral and written communication skills
  • Compassionate, dignified character which models recovery principles
  • Ability to set strong boundaries and maintain absolute confidentiality

Where You'll Work

Avenues Extended Care is an intensive outpatient facility offering outpatient clinical drug and alcohol rehabilitation services.

With a robust yet flexible schedule of individual and group therapies and holistic arts, Avenues Extended Care is the ideal solution for those who have completed inpatient treatment yet want continued support as they transition back into real life.

The skilled and compassionate staff here provide quality clinical services and medication-assisted treatment, and continuous support as clients ease back to daily living.

Our fresh, beautiful facility offers ample space, as well as amenities like a fully stocked client lounge, client kitchen, and outdoor recreational areas. Avenues Extended Care provides a safe, supportive space for clients to strengthen their sober skills and bring their successes into real life.

Why Join Us?

Avenues features a rich, enjoyable workplace culture where each employee 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)

Join our growing team and discover the magic here at Avenues!

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Key Responsibilities

The counselor will conduct group therapy and psychoeducation sessions while assisting clients in developing healthy coping skills and recovery tools. They are also responsible for maintaining thorough clinical documentation and collaborating with the clinical team to track client progress.

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in psychology, counseling, or a related field is required, with a master's degree preferred. Candidates must hold a valid state licensure or certification such as LPC, LCSW, or CIT and possess experience in substance abuse treatment.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Substance abuse counselingIndividual chartingClinical assessmentCrisis escalationBoundary setting

Addiction Medicine — Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Substance Use / Addiction Counselor listings this role was benchmarked against, 44% are remote, 16% have no call, 72% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Louisiana is 88.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.8% of Louisiana clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Counselor Jobs

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Salary Distribution42 jobs · 37 employers

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<$85k
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$85k-110k
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$135k-160k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks31 jobs

401k / retirement match
81% this job
CME allowance
48%
Sign-on bonus
29%
Loan repayment
23%
PSLF eligible
10%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.1this job 1.5
Below most Substance Use / Addiction Counselor listings for work-life

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

Living in Metairie

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$317k
Typical market rent
$1,545/mo
Residents’ average commute
22 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
92.6
State income tax
Up to 4.3%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Avenues Recovery

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501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

401K with employer match
Medical Insurance
Dental
Vision
Accident
Critical Illness
Hospital Indemnity
Voluntary Short-Term Disability