Lead Substance Use Counselor

Clinch Valley Comprehensive Treatment Center; Cedar Bluff (VA); On-site; USD 46,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid vacation and sick time

Employer-paid clinical supervision

CEU access (500+ CEUs)

Job summary

Acadia Healthcare is seeking a Substance Use Counselor Lead for its outpatient MAT program in Cedar Bluff, VA. The role involves individual and group counseling, treatment planning, and coordination with referral sources, with a pro-active leadership element for the counseling team.

Eligible candidates hold LPC or LCSW licensure, with a strong background in addiction recovery or MAT. The position offers full-time hours, rotating shifts, and comprehensive benefits in a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s preferred.
• LPC or LCSW licensure required.
• Experience in addiction recovery or OTP/MAT preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conducts individual counseling sessions and documents.
• Leads group or family sessions and coordinates care.
• Completes assessments and prepares treatment plans; referrals as needed.
• Provides crisis intervention and liaison with insurance as requested.

Skills

MAT experience

Counseling leadership

Crisis intervention

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Overview

Outpatient MAT Opioid Treatment Program

Seeking: Substance Use Counselor

• LPC or LCSW

Full-TimeHours:

• Sunday - Saturday 5 AM - 2 PM, rotating schedule

Our Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Competitive 401(k) plan
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Employer-paid clinical supervision (free to employees)
• Free and unlimited access to 500+ accredited Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
• Employee Assistance Program(EAP) offering continued support to employee lifestyle and well-being
• Early morning hours offering a great work/life balance
• Opportunityfor growth that is second to none in the industry

Our Team:

Clinch Valley Comprehensive Treatment Center (CTC) located in Cedar Bluff, VA, is part of Acadia Healthcare's Comprehensive Treatment Centers, the leading provider of medication-assisted treatment in the nation. Our counseling team provides compassionate, high-quality counseling and therapy to patients that are seeking recovery from Opioid Use Disorder.

Your Job as a Substance Use Counselor/Counselor Lead:

The Substance Use Counselor Lead is a counseling professional who is instrumental in providing treatment and support to assist patients in their recovery from Opioid Use Disorder. Substance Use Counselors provide high quality, compassionate care through various mediums which include individual and group counseling sessions, modify problem behaviors, and may also provide counseling services to families of patient’s through an outpatient setting.

Job Responsibilities:

• Conducts individual counseling sessions, as scheduled and documents;
• Conducts group and/or family sessions, as scheduled and document;
• May co-facilitate assigned group or family sessions;
• Responsible for initial patient assessments, as well as follow up assessment;
• Prepares individual treatment plan for each assigned patient;
• May act as a liaison between referral sources and patient;
• Provides crisis intervention to patients, as needed;
• May plan for aftercare for assigned patients;
• May act as a liaison with insurance carriers, as requested;
• May provide case management duties for patients, ensuring individualized quality care.
• Evaluates patient’s needs and determines if referrals to other programs or facilities is needed;
• Ensures all documentation regarding patient care, treatment and incidents are completed timely and in a clear, concise manner and within policy guidelines;
• May assist in the training of new clinical staff and interns;
• May serve as lead for the team coordinating the activities of other clinical or direct patient care personnel, providing direction and clinical guidance; and,
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Eligible positions may qualify for student loan forgiveness through HRSA, depending on clinic site eligibility. Check your eligibilityhere: HRSA Eligibility

Role Location: Virginia

Calculated Salary Range for role: $33.14 - $34.80 per hour

Qualifications

Education Requirements:

• Minimum education as required to obtain certification or licensure in the state the facility operates applies:
• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in any field of study from an accredited college or university.
• Prefer a Master’s degree in social or health services from an accredited college or university.

Experience Requirements

• Master’s degree: Minimum 6 years counseling work experience
• Bachelor’s or Associate degree: 8 years of work experience; or
• No degree: 10 years of counseling work experience

Your Skills and Qualifications:

• Experience providing counseling in an addiction recovery, detox, substance use disorder (SUD), or opioid treatment program (OTP) environment
• Prior knowledge/experience working with MAT (medication-assisted treatment) is highly preferred
• Previous experience providing guidance and direction to others

Licenses/Certifications:

• LPC or LCSW

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual’s characteristics protected by applicable state, federal, and local laws.

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