Substance Abuse Counselors

Avenues Recovery Center of Bucks County is seeking to hire Substance Abuse Counselors!

Avenues Recovery Center of Bucks County is a premier PHP/IOP extended care, sober living facility that's truly customized to the needs and unique circumstances of each individual. With our team of excellent medical and clinical professionals, Avenues Recovery offers first class treatment and recovery.

We are looking for candidates that enjoy making a real difference in the lives of others. We offer competitivesalaries and benefits package, flexibility, and a great environment. We consider our employees family and have a tight knit network for support and comfort right at work!

Primary Focus: The Primary Counselor is responsible for assessing and providing treatment to individuals struggling with addiction issues and, when recommended, their significant others. The role of the Primary Counselor is to support individuals on their journey of recovery by educating them on the skills needed to maintain long-term recovery.

Duties include but not limited to:

• Screening and assessment of individuals interested in services
• Review of clinical information and other relevant documentation about the individual's treatment and life experiences
• Collaborating with other professionals as needed when Consents for Release of Information have been signed
• Providing Individual and Group therapy sessions to help individuals develop healthy, positive coping skills to manage their addiction issues
• Supporting family members and/or significant others in living with an individual who is struggling with addiction issues
• Developing and updating treatment and recovery plans in collaboration with the individuals receiving services, as a way of staying focused in the therapeutic process
• Monitoring, evaluating, and documenting the progress of the individuals with whom the Primary Counselor is working, toward treatment and recovery plan goals
• Providing educational resources as well as case management and advocacy as needed to support an ongoing recovery environment
• Participating in continuing education to promote professional growth and development, including the use of evidence-based practices
• Ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations around a variety of issues, including but not limited to HIPAA, confidentiality, and risk management
• Identifying opportunities for Continuous Quality Improvement and Programmatic excellence
• Referring individuals receiving services, their family members and/or significant others, to other community resources as needed

Concrete demonstrable experience and other qualifications include but are not limited to the following:

• At least 1 year of experience working with individuals with addiction issues
• Knowledge of principles, procedures, and methods for behavioral health rehabilitation
• Current state licensure such as: LPC, LSW, LCSW, LCADC
• Strong desire to support individuals struggling with addiction issues
• Willingness to develop as a Professional, asking questions, sharing knowledge and experience, and accepting feedback when needed
• Ability to communicate in both written and oral form in an exemplary manner, including but not limited to the use of assertive communication
• Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within an environment that requires changing priorities as well as an ability to manage these priorities

• Strong commitment to the mission of the with proven leadership, coaching, and relationship management experience.

Benefits Offered:

• Group Health Plans
• Dental
• Vision
• Employer Paid Life Insurance and AD&D (up to $50,000)
  • This benefit is 100% employer sponsored.
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Voluntary Short Term Disability Insurance (STD)
• Voluntary Long Term Disability Insurance (LTD)
• Accident Insurance
• Critical Illness
• Hospital Indemnity
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Identity Theft Protection
• Marketplace/Employee Perks Program for discounts on retail, movie tickets, cell phones, and more!
• Payroll Advances
• Avis Budget Group
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • This benefit is 100% employer sponsored.
• Commuter Benefits
• Legal Insurance

Apply today and join a growing team of successful, happy professionals and see why working at Avenues Recovery will become your dream job!