Jail-Based Substance Use Counselor — Reentry & Recovery

Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board; Hampton (VA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage

Life Insurance

FSA

PTO

11 paid holidays

Virginia Retirement System (VRS)

Job summary

Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board in Virginia seeks a Substance Use Disorder Counselor to manage a caseload of incarcerated individuals in our jail-based treatment program. You will conduct screenings, intake assessments, identify clinical needs, and develop individualized treatment plans with group and individual counseling.

This role includes crisis intervention, discharge planning, and coordinating with correctional staff and community providers to support long-term recovery and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Services is required.
• One year of experience providing services to individuals with a substance use disorder and/or experience in a correctional setting is required.
• Applicants must obtain CSAC Supervisee registration within 30 days or hold a CSAC credential.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of incarcerated individuals in our jail-based treatment program.
• Conduct screenings and intake assessments; identify clinical needs; develop individualized treatment plans.
• Provide group and individual counseling; deliver substance use education; coordinate case management.

Skills

SUD experience

Correctional setting experience

CSAC Supervisee / CSAC credential

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Human Services

Job description

Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board in Virginia seeks a Substance Use Disorder Counselor to manage a caseload of incarcerated individuals in our jail-based treatment program. You will conduct screenings, intake assessments, identify clinical needs, and develop individualized treatment plans with group and individual counseling.

This role includes crisis intervention, discharge planning, and coordinating with correctional staff and community providers to support long-term recovery and