Entry Level Recovery Counselor Jobs
New grad recovery counselor jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where a strong internship, fieldwork placement, or supervised practicum can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Healthcare & Medical Services, Insurance, and Staffing & Recruiting, with employers like St. Marys Medical Center, Carle Health, and Behavioral Health Network hiring at this level now.
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Let’s tell it like it is. Med-Surg nursing is the backbone of every hospital, and it’s not for everyone. Thankfully, you’re not everyone. Your calling as a Med Surg nurse means your unwavering passion, mental toughness, heart of gold, and yes, mad skills make you an invaluable asset. You love being on the front line of care and getting to know your patients as real people.
You sweat the small stuff and bring all you’ve got to every patient’s bedside, call light, hand hold, chart entry, medical need, team request, family request and yes, even the proverbial Jello request. You love the range of nursing skills it demands, and that there’s “never-a-dull-moment”. And that’s what we love about you.
Your experiences, knowledge, skills, empathy, compassion, and your “little something extra” all add up to you. And we’re excited to get to know you and find out what you’ll bring to this hands-on, diverse nursing role.
Your Everyday
- Take the lead: prioritizing, coordinating, and delegating all care touchpoints for your patients.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members to ensure appropriate direct patient care.
- Maintain and advocate a safe environment for everyone.
- Monitor and engage with your patients, families, and appropriate care team members concerning significant events, patient condition changes, or patient questions and concerns.
- Prevent and treat wounds.
- Monitor and execute Joint Commission infection control and environment of care requirements.
- Ensure continuity of care, efficient throughput, consistent communications, and an exceptional experience for every patient.
- Advise and consult with supervisor when unable to complete assignments or perform tasks promptly, effectively, or safely.
- Initiate patient and family education using appropriate resources and continuum of care services.
- Contribute to the team by assisting others without being asked.
The Must-Haves
Minimum:
- Current nursing license to practice in Louisiana and as defined by the Louisiana State Board of Nursing.
- Current American Heart Association BLS certification.
Minimum Required: 1 year for a flex RN position
Preferred: 2 years in a related clinical area
WORK SHIFT:
Nights (United States of America)
About University Medical Center
University Medical Center, a world class academic medical center in LCMC Health’s incredible community of care, is the largest medical training center for healthcare professionals in Louisiana and has long served as the region’s safety net hospital for poor and underserved communities for 300+. Learn more about University Medical Center’s legacy and our vision of becoming the epicenter of medical care, education, and research.
Your extras
- Deliver healthcare with heart.
- Give people a reason to smile.
- Put a little love in your work.
- Be honest and real, but with compassion.
- Bring some lagniappe into everything you do.
- Forget one-size-fits-all, think one-of-a-kind care.
- See opportunities, not problems – it’s all about perspective.
- Cheerlead ideas, differences, and each other.
- Love what makes you, you - because we do.
You are welcome here.
LCMC Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
The above job summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary.
Simple things make the difference.
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To get started, take your time to fully and accurately complete the application for employment. Incomplete applications get bogged down and are often eliminated due to missing information.
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To ensure quality care and service, we may use information on your application to verify your previous employment and background.
-
To keep our career applications up-to-date, applications are inactive after 6 months and, therefore, require a new application for employment to be completed.
-
To expedite the hiring process, proof of citizenship or immigration status will be required to verify your lawful right to work in the United States.
Your job is more than a job.
Sign on bonus eligible up to $15,000
Let’s tell it like it is. Med-Surg nursing is the backbone of every hospital, and it’s not for everyone. Thankfully, you’re not everyone. Your calling as a Med Surg nurse means your unwavering passion, mental toughness, heart of gold, and yes, mad skills make you an invaluable asset. You love being on the front line of care and getting to know your patients as real people.
You sweat the small stuff and bring all you’ve got to every patient’s bedside, call light, hand hold, chart entry, medical need, team request, family request and yes, even the proverbial Jello request. You love the range of nursing skills it demands, and that there’s “never-a-dull-moment”. And that’s what we love about you.
Your experiences, knowledge, skills, empathy, compassion, and your “little something extra” all add up to you. And we’re excited to get to know you and find out what you’ll bring to this hands-on, diverse nursing role.
Your Everyday
- Take the lead: prioritizing, coordinating, and delegating all care touchpoints for your patients.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members to ensure appropriate direct patient care.
- Maintain and advocate a safe environment for everyone.
- Monitor and engage with your patients, families, and appropriate care team members concerning significant events, patient condition changes, or patient questions and concerns.
- Prevent and treat wounds.
- Monitor and execute Joint Commission infection control and environment of care requirements.
- Ensure continuity of care, efficient throughput, consistent communications, and an exceptional experience for every patient.
- Advise and consult with supervisor when unable to complete assignments or perform tasks promptly, effectively, or safely.
- Initiate patient and family education using appropriate resources and continuum of care services.
- Contribute to the team by assisting others without being asked.
The Must-Haves
Minimum:
- Current nursing license to practice in Louisiana and as defined by the Louisiana State Board of Nursing.
- Current American Heart Association BLS certification.
Minimum Required: 1 year for a flex RN position
Preferred: 2 years in a related clinical area
WORK SHIFT:
Nights (United States of America)
About University Medical Center
University Medical Center, a world class academic medical center in LCMC Health’s incredible community of care, is the largest medical training center for healthcare professionals in Louisiana and has long served as the region’s safety net hospital for poor and underserved communities for 300+. Learn more about University Medical Center’s legacy and our vision of becoming the epicenter of medical care, education, and research.
Your extras
- Deliver healthcare with heart.
- Give people a reason to smile.
- Put a little love in your work.
- Be honest and real, but with compassion.
- Bring some lagniappe into everything you do.
- Forget one-size-fits-all, think one-of-a-kind care.
- See opportunities, not problems – it’s all about perspective.
- Cheerlead ideas, differences, and each other.
- Love what makes you, you - because we do.
You are welcome here.
LCMC Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
The above job summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary.
Simple things make the difference.
-
To get started, take your time to fully and accurately complete the application for employment. Incomplete applications get bogged down and are often eliminated due to missing information.
-
To ensure quality care and service, we may use information on your application to verify your previous employment and background.
-
To keep our career applications up-to-date, applications are inactive after 6 months and, therefore, require a new application for employment to be completed.
-
To expedite the hiring process, proof of citizenship or immigration status will be required to verify your lawful right to work in the United States.
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Entry Level Recovery Counselor Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level recovery counselor job?
Start by completing any required supervised hours or practicum through your degree program, since most entry level positions expect some hands-on clinical or community experience even before licensure. Employers at this stage look for candidates who understand motivational interviewing, case documentation, and crisis support basics. A certificate in substance use counseling or mental health first aid can strengthen your application alongside your degree.
Which companies hire entry level recovery counselors?
Companies hiring entry level recovery counselors right now include St. Marys Medical Center, Carle Health, and Behavioral Health Network, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this level, hiring tends to come from residential treatment centers, nonprofit community health organizations, outpatient behavioral health clinics, and hospital systems with dedicated addiction or mental health service lines.
Are there remote entry level recovery counselor jobs?
Yes, though most recovery counselor roles at the entry level are on-site given the hands-on nature of the work. About 4% of entry level recovery counselor openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and these are typically telehealth counseling roles or case coordination positions that do not require in-person client contact every day.
Are these new grad recovery counselor jobs?
Yes, the listings on this page include new grad, recent graduate, and junior recovery counselor roles. A posting is typically new-grad friendly when it explicitly welcomes zero to two years of experience, counts internships or supervised fieldwork toward requirements, or lists a degree and a willingness to train in lieu of prior employment. Look for language like 'will train' or 'licensure-eligible candidates welcome' as strong signals.
Which industries hire the most entry level recovery counselors?
Entry Level recovery counselor roles concentrate in Healthcare & Medical Services, Insurance, and Staffing & Recruiting, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive entry level hiring because they operate high-volume caseloads and frequently bring on new graduates to work under licensed supervisors while completing the clinical hours needed for full credentialing.