Certified Substance Abuse Counselor (CSAC) or CSAC-Supervisee (CSAC-S)

New Beginning Counseling & Therapy Services; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

New Beginning Counseling & Therapy Services in Virginia seeks a dedicated Certified Substance Abuse Counselor (CSAC) or CSAC-Supervisee to lead IOP group sessions within our ASAM Level 2.1 program. The ideal candidate will work with adults, facilitate structured groups, and promote recovery, relapse prevention, and long-term wellness.

You will document sessions, maintain HIPAA-compliant notes, collaborate with the Clinical Director and treatment team, and participate in supervision and staff

Qualifications

• Current Virginia CSAC credential or CSAC-Supervisee status.
• Experience facilitating substance use disorder treatment groups.
• Knowledge of ASAM criteria and intensive outpatient treatment services.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate structured IOP substance use disorder treatment groups within the individual's authorized scope of practice.
• Deliver evidence-based interventions, including relapse prevention, coping skills, recovery education, and motivational enhancement.
• Develop engaging group topics and therapeutic activities appropriate to clients' treatment needs.
• Maintain accurate and timely group notes, attendance records, and other required clinical documentation.
• Collaborate with the Clinical Director and interdisciplinary treatment team regarding client progress and treatment needs.
• Monitor client participation, engagement, and behavioral concerns during group sessions.
• Maintain professional boundaries, confidentiality, and compliance with HIPAA and applicable DBHDS regulations.
• Participate in clinical supervision, treatment team meetings, and required staff training.
• Report safety concerns, changes in client condition, and other clinical issues to the Clinical Director.
• Assist with treatment planning and progress updates within

Skills

Group facilitation

Clinical documentation

Communication

HIPAA compliance

Education

CSAC credential (Virginia)

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Job Overview

New Beginning Counseling & Therapy Services LLC (NBCTS) is seeking a dedicated, compassionate, and dependable Certified Substance Abuse Counselor (CSAC) or CSAC-Supervisee (CSAC-S) to facilitate group counseling sessions within our ASAM Level 2.1 Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP).The ideal candidate will have experience working with adults experiencing substance use disorders and will demonstrate strong group facilitation, clinical documentation, and communication skills.This position requires the ability to engage clients in structured, evidence-based substance use disorder treatment while promoting recovery, accountability, relapse prevention, and long-term wellness.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate structured IOP substance use disorder treatment groups within the individual's authorized scope of practice.
• Deliver evidence-based interventions, including relapse prevention, coping skills, recovery education, and motivational enhancement.
• Develop engaging group topics and therapeutic activities appropriate to clients' treatment needs.
• Maintain accurate and timely group notes, attendance records, and other required clinical documentation.
• Collaborate with the Clinical Director and interdisciplinary treatment team regarding client progress and treatment needs.
• Monitor client participation, engagement, and behavioral concerns during group sessions.
• Maintain professional boundaries, confidentiality, and compliance with HIPAA and applicable DBHDS regulations.
• Participate in clinical supervision, treatment team meetings, and required staff training.
• Report safety concerns, changes in client condition, and other clinical issues to the Clinical Director.
• Assist with treatment planning and progress updates within

Qualifications

• Current Virginia CSAC credential or CSAC-Supervisee status.
• Experience facilitating substance use disorder treatment groups preferred.
• Knowledge of ASAM criteria and intensive outpatient treatment services.
• Strong communication, organizational, and documentation skills.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse adult populations.
• Experience with electronic medical record systems preferred.
• Ability to work collaboratively with clinical leadership and other team members.
• Must satisfy applicable background screening requirements.