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Youth Addictions Counselor

Gary, IN

$45K - $60K/yr

Youth Addictions Counselor JOB SUMMARY: The Youth Addictions Counselor works with adolescents ... support. Collaborating with school counselors, social workers, medical providers, and legal ...

Youth Addictions Counselor

Gary, IN · On-site

$45K - $60K/yr

Youth Addictions Counselor JOB SUMMARY: The Youth Addictions Counselor works with adolescents ... support. * Collaborating with school counselors, social workers, medical providers, and legal ...

Youth Addictions Clinician

Gary, IN · On-site

$54K - $71K/yr

Youth Addictions Clinician (Therapist) JOB SUMMARY: The Youth Addictions Clinician (Therapist ... working with adolescents involved in the legal system. * Experience providing outreach and support ...

$45K - $60K/yr

Youth Addictions Counselor JOB SUMMARY: The Youth Addictions Counselor works with adolescents ... support. Collaborating with school counselors, social workers, medical providers, and legal ...

Youth Addictions Clinician

Gary, IN

$54K - $71K/yr

Youth Addictions Clinician (Therapist) JOB SUMMARY: The Youth Addictions Clinician (Therapist ... working with adolescents involved in the legal system. Experience providing outreach and support ...

$54K - $71K/yr

Youth Addictions Clinician (Therapist) JOB SUMMARY: The Youth Addictions Clinician (Therapist ... working with adolescents involved in the legal system. Experience providing outreach and support ...

Youth Addictions Clinician

Gary, IN · On-site

$60 - $80/hr

Youth Addictions Clinician (Therapist) Job Summary The Youth Addictions Clinician (Therapist ... working with adolescents involved in the legal system. * Experience providing outreach and support ...

Rite of Passage Team is hiring for a Youth Support Worker at Pivot Point Youth Center in Las Vegas, Nevada Pivot Point Center for Youth (PPCY) provides short-term residential treatment to ...

Rite of Passage Team is hiring for a Youth Support Worker at Pivot Point Youth Center in Las Vegas, Nevada Pivot Point Center for Youth (PPCY) provides short-term residential treatment to ...

Advantage Personnel is recruiting for a caring Youth Support Worker to work in a group home setting for adolescent girls who have either been abused, neglected, or have their own legal issues. Pay ...

Youth Support Worker

Willingboro, NJ · On-site

$18.50 - $20.50/hr

As a Youth Support Worker , you will play an important role in supporting children who have experienced trauma, abuse, neglect, or challenging life circumstances. Through compassion, patience, and ...

Youth Support Worker

Ewing Township, NJ · On-site

$18.50 - $20.50/hr

Make an Impact Every Day to Shape Futures Youth Support Worker Full-Time | Paid Training | DailyPay Available ???? Location: Kerri's House | Ewing, NJ 08628 Schedule Options: * Sunday - Thursday | 3 ...

As a Youth Support Worker , you'll play a meaningful role in providing care, encouragement, and guidance to adolescents ages 14-21 in a therapeutic residential setting. Through patience, teamwork ...

As a Youth Support Worker , you'll play a meaningful role in providing care, encouragement, and guidance to adolescents ages 14-21 in a therapeutic residential setting. Through patience, teamwork ...

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As of Sep 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for youth addictions support worker in the United States is $17.29, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.14 and $19.71 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Youth Addictions Counselor

Gary, IN

Edgewater Health
Outpatient Health Care • 51 - 200 employees

$45K - $60K/yr

Full-time

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Job DetailsJob Location: Corporate Headquarters - Gary, IN 46402Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: 4 Year DegreeTravel Percentage: Up to 25%Job Shift: AnyJob Category: Health CareJOB TITLE: Youth Addictions Counselor
JOB SUMMARY: The Youth Addictions Counselor works with adolescents struggling with substance abuse issues, providing individual and group counseling sessions, assessing their needs, developing personalized treatment plans, educating them on addiction, and collaborating with families and schools to support their recovery process, often focusing on prevention and early intervention strategies.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Conducting comprehensive assessments to identify the extent of substance use, underlying mental health issues, and risk factors in young clients.
Developing individualized treatment plans tailored to each youth's needs, including goals, interventions, and coping mechanisms.
Providing individual and group therapy sessions to address substance use behaviors, build healthy coping skills, and promote positive lifestyle changes.
Engaging with parents or guardians to educate them about addiction, provide support, and involve them in the treatment process.
Conducting presentations and workshops in schools and community settings to raise awareness about substance abuse prevention.
Responding to crisis situations related to substance use and providing immediate support.
Collaborating with school counselors, social workers, medical providers, and legal professionals to coordinate care and address complex needs.
Maintaining detailed client records, progress notes, and reports as required by agency and regulatory standards.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Proven experience working with adolescents and understanding their development needs.
Experience providing individual and group therapy sessions in a clinic setting.
Experience leading substance abuse prevention programs within schools.
Experience working with adolescents involved in the legal system.
Experience providing outreach and support services to at-risk youth.
Bilingual abilities are preferred.
SUPERVISED BY: Hired, supervised, and evaluated by the Director of Family and Youth.
EMPLOYEES SUPERVISED: N/A. QualificationsMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education -bachelor's degree in counseling, Psychology, Social Work, or related field.
Licensure/Certification: Indiana LAC, or equivalent addiction certification preferred.
Ability to build rapport with young people, listen actively, and communicate effectively with clients, families, and colleagues.
Knowledge of evidence-based counseling approaches for substance abuse treatment, including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT).
Excellent communication and crisis intervention skills.
Ability to work effectively with diverse populations and within a multidisciplinary team.
Appropriate automobile insurance and valid license plates.
TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Occasional standing, walking, lifting, reaching, kneeling, bending, stooping, pushing, and pulling.
Occasional lifting and/or moving up to twenty-five (25) pounds.
Employment Type: Full Time