| Location | Wimberley, TX |
| Salary | $45,000–$65,000 Per Year |
Detox Counselor (Full-Time)
Briarwood Detox | Nova Recovery Center
North Austin, TX
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.
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.
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.
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
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.