Substance Abuse Counselor - CSAC or CSAC-Supervisee

U.S. Care Behavioral Health; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 64,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Paid holidays

Healthcare coverage

Free Board-approved clinical supervision for CSAC-Supervisees

Annual CEU stipend

Job summary

U.S. Care Behavioral Health is hiring a Group Facilitator for their ASAM 2.5 Partial Hospitalization Program in Virginia, Minnesota. This full-time position involves leading group therapy sessions focused on relapse prevention and creating progress documentation. Candidates must have an active counseling license, at least 1 year of substance use treatment experience, and a bachelor's degree. Benefits include competitive pay and professional growth opportunities with fixed daytime hours without night or weekend shifts.

Qualifications

• Must hold an active certification or license with the Virginia Board of Counseling.
• Minimum of 1 year's experience in substance use treatment.
• Experience in group therapy settings focused on relapse prevention.

Responsibilities

• Lead high-intensity group therapy sessions focusing on relapse prevention.
• Produce accurate daily progress notes compliant with standards.

Skills

Strong group management skills

Experience with ASAM Criteria

Familiarity with DSM-5

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The Opportunity

Join our interdisciplinary team as a Group Facilitator for our ASAM 2.5 Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP). We are looking for passionate counselors who thrive in a group therapy environment. In this full-time position, you will lead a minimum of 20 hours of skilled treatment services per week, helping client navigate acute recovery through evidence-based interventions.

Why Join U.S. Care Behavioral Health?

• Competitive Pay: $64k-$75k per year base pay and a performance-based bonus structure.
• Professional Growth: We provide free Board-approved clinical supervision for CSAC-Supervisees and an annual CEU stipend.
• Structured Environment: Fixed daytime hours with no nights or weekends.
• Your Voice Matters: We are reorganizing for our next growth phase from the ground up - your voice will shape our culture and operational workflows.
• Comprehensive Benefits: PTO, paid holidays, and healthcare coverage.
• Work Setting: Full-time, 40-hours per week in the office.

Key Responsibilities

• Group Facilitation: Lead high-intensity (ASAM 2.5) group therapy sessions focusing on relapse prevention, coping skills, and motivational interviewing.
• Documentation: Produce accurate, daily progress notes in compliance with Virginia Medicaid (DMAS) and ARTS standards.

Qualifications

• Certification/License: Must hold an active certification or license with the Virginia Board of Counseling as any of the following:
  • CSAC or CSAC-Supervisee.
  • Resident in Counseling, Supervisee in Social Work, Resident in Psychology.
  • LPC, LCP, LSATP, LCSW, or LMFT.
• Experience: Minimum of 1 years in substance use treatment (2 years preferred).
• Skills: Strong group management skills and experience with the ASAM Criteria and DSM-5.
• Education: Bachelor's degree (minimum required for CSAC; required for CSAC-S registration).