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Avenues Recovery
Scranton, Pennsylvania

Clinical Director - LCSW, LPC, LMFT

Social WorkerFull-Time

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Job Description

Who We Are

Avenues Recovery Center is a nationwide network of drug and alcohol rehab centers with eighteen locations across seven 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 Clinical Director for our Detox and Residential treatment facility, in Lake Ariel, PA!

What You'll Do

  • Provide daily clinical leadership and supervision to facility to ensure smooth daily function
  • Ensure full execution of the Avenues clinical program roadmap

Cultivate and maintain a skilled, effective clinical treatment team, providing consistent oversight, support, and professional development

Oversee client engagement and morale, interacting with every client and fostering a warm, encouraging, recovery - oriented atmosphere

Ensure impeccable and timely client documentation, collaborating with Utilization Review as necessary

What We're Looking For

  • Master's degree (or higher) in related field preferred
  • 5 years' supervisory experience in hospital/residential setting preferred; 3 years' experience in chemical dependency/dual diagnosed clients
  • Current licensure necessary to practice as Clinical Director in Virginia (LCSW, LPC, LMFT)

Where You'll Work

Avenues Recovery Center at Lake Ariel is a 60 - bed residential facility offering drug and alcohol detox and inpatient rehabilitation services.

Nestled on 5.19 acres of the beautiful Poconos mountains, this homey yet modern establishment provides the ideal setting for clients to cleanse themselves of all harmful substances and embark on their journey to sustained recovery.

With round-the-clock supervision and care, our clients' every need is met with dignity and compassion before it arises.

Our dedicated staff include skilled primary therapists and clinicians, nurse practitioners, addictions counselors and behavioral health technicians - all of whom help to create a warm, accepting, and non-judgmental atmosphere which fosters openness and healing.

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
  • Eligible for HRSA STAR federal student loan repayment
  • 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

Provide daily clinical leadership and supervision to ensure the effective execution of the facility's treatment programs. Oversee client engagement, maintain high standards of documentation, and foster a supportive environment for both staff and patients.

Requirements

Requires a Master's degree or higher in a related field and current licensure as an LCSW, LPC, or LMFT. Candidates should have at least 5 years of supervisory experience in a hospital or residential setting.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Staff supervisionClinical documentationTreatment planningCrisis interventionTeam managementEvidence-based practiceDual diagnosis treatmentDetox servicesResidential care

Social Worker Career Context

Of the 50 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 46% are remote, 32% have no call, 76% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Pennsylvania is 97.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.7% of Pennsylvania clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Social Worker Jobs

35 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution33 jobs · 30 employers

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<$75k
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$125k-150k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks26 jobs

401k / retirement match
92% this job
CME allowance
38%
Sign-on bonus
35%
Loan repayment
12% this job
PSLF eligible
8%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Social Work listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 6,572 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Scranton

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$203k
Typical market rent
$1,354/mo
Residents’ average commute
19 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
93.6
State income tax
Up to 3.1%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Avenues Recovery

Mental Health Care
Lakewood, New Jersey
501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

401k with employer match
Student loan repayment
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Accident insurance
Critical illness insurance
Hospital indemnity