Detox Counselor – Briarwood (Addiction Rehab), Austin — Austin

Austin · Full-time

📍 Briarwood (11711 North Lamar, Austin, TX 78753

Why You’ll Love This Role:

Full Benefits | Career Growth | Meaningful Work | Supportive Team

Why Choose This Job Over Every Other Counseling Role? Because at Nova Recovery Center, we make sure our counselors feel valued, supported, and have a clear path for growth.

Where You’ll Work:

You’ll be based in a quiet, clinical office setting at our North Austin Briarwood Detox location. The environment is calm, structured, and fully focused on client care. You’ll have access to:

Computers and clinical tools for documentation

Comfortable office space

A supportive team of professionals (even on weekends!)

Ready to Turn Your Career into Something Greater?

Apply now: https://www.novarecoverycenter.com/about-us/careers/

Change lives without changing your whole schedule. Join us for weekends that matter.

Diversity & Inclusion at Nova Recovery Center

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds—including those with lived experience in recovery. If you bring compassion, clinical expertise, and a desire to help others heal, we want to hear from you.

Responsibilities

  • What You’ll Do (And Why It Matters):
  • As a Detox Counselor, you’ll support clients during the detox phase—where the need for support, structure, and empathy is highest.
  • Lead group sessions and facilitate therapeutic discussions
  • Offer individual counseling and crisis support, if needed
  • Monitor the milieu to ensure safety and positive client interaction
  • Collaborate with team members to ensure weekend continuity of care
  • Accurately document client progress in the BestNotes system
  • Support intern development (as needed) and act as a weekend resource
  • You’ll help clients feel seen, safe, and supported—from day one of their journey.

Qualifications

  • What You’ll Need:
  • LCDC or other Qualified Credentialed Counselor (QCC) – required
  • High school diploma or GED – required (Bachelor’s or Master’s preferred)
  • 2+ years in detox or substance use counseling – preferred
  • Familiarity with 12-step programs, detox protocols, and trauma-informed care
  • Confidence to work independently and compassion to work collaboratively

Benefits

  • Here’s What You’ll Get:
  • Competitive Pay & Job Stability – No more job-hopping; this is a career.
  • Salary Range $45,000-$65,000 dependent on experience.
  • Full Benefits Package – Health, dental, vision, life and generous paid time off.
  • Work-Life Balance – Steady, predictable schedule, either 4 ten hour days or 5 eight hour days.
  • Merit-Based Raises & Promotion Opportunities – Advance your career with us.
  • Supportive, Team-Focused Culture – We don’t just work together—we grow together.
  • A Relaxing, Healing Work Environment – No sterile hospital setting, just a peaceful, campus where clients and staff thrive.
  • A Mission That Matters – Your work directly helps people rebuild their lives.
  • This isn’t just another counseling job. It’s a chance to be part of something bigger.

How to Apply

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