Part-Time Substance Abuse Counselor — Evenings & Weekends

Patrick Henry House; Maplewood (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Patrick Henry House in Jetersville, VA, seeks a Part-Time Substance Abuse Counselor to support clients in recovery. The role requires evening, holiday, and weekend availability, providing individual and group counseling, education, and resource linkage in a residential or ASAM setting.

The position emphasizes evidence-based practices (CBT, motivational interviewing) and crisis intervention to maintain client safety and progress toward recovery goals.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in counseling, social work, psychology, or related field.
• LPC/LCSW/LMFT/CSAC credentials preferred.
• Experience in addiction counseling and residential or ASAM programs.
• Strong communication and group facilitation skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct intake assessments and evaluate clients' substance use history and mental health status.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans using evidence-based practices such as CBT and motivational interviewing.
• Facilitate individual and group counseling focused on recovery and relapse prevention.
• Engage in crisis intervention and crisis management to ensure client safety.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams for discharge planning and community resource linkage.
• Participate in data collection to monitor outcomes and improve service quality.

Skills

Addiction counseling

CBT & MI

Crisis intervention

Group counseling

Relapse prevention

HIPAA compliance

Medical terminology

Education

Master’s degree

Tools

ASAM model

Medical documentation

Job description

Patrick Henry House in Jetersville, VA, seeks a Part-Time Substance Abuse Counselor to support clients in recovery. The role requires evening, holiday, and weekend availability, providing individual and group counseling, education, and resource linkage in a residential or ASAM setting.

The position emphasizes evidence-based practices (CBT, motivational interviewing) and crisis intervention to maintain client safety and progress toward recovery goals.