Substance Abuse Counselor

Civitas Health Services, Inc.; Sandston (VA); On-site; USD 50,568 - 62,250; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short/Long-Term Disability

Continuing Education Units (CEUs)

Job summary

Civitas Health Services, Inc. seeks a compassionate CSAC-S, LMHP, or LMHP-Eligible Practitioner to join their Substance Abuse Intensive Outpatient Program. The role involves facilitating group therapy, conducting assessments, and developing treatment plans, all while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.

Candidates must have Virginia licensure and 3+ years of experience in substance abuse services. The position offers a competitive salary range along with benefits including medical and dental insurance, as well as a performance-based bonus program.

Qualifications

• State of Virginia licensure CSAC, CSAC-S, LMHP-E, or LMHP.
• 3+ years experience in substance abuse services.
• Knowledge of ASAM criteria and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Conduct intake assessments and diagnose individuals.
• Deliver individual, group, family, and crisis intervention services.
• Develop person-centered treatment plans.
• Maintain clinical documentation compliant with standards.
• Coordinate care with multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Substance abuse modalities

Clinical documentation

Collaboration with community partners

ASAM criteria

Crisis intervention

Education

Degree in human services, psychology, or similar

Job description

Civitas Health Services, Inc. is seeking a skilled and compassionate CSAC-S, LMHP, or LMHP-Eligible Practitioner with scope of practice to join our dynamic Substance Abuse Intensive Outpatient Program (SAIOP). If you're passionate about empowering individuals through recovery in a group setting, we'd love to have you on our team.

As a Practitioner, you will facilitate group therapy sessions for participants and work within a multidisciplinary team (assisting with Care Coordination) in our Substance Abuse Intensive Outpatient Program (SAIOP); delivering services under the ASAM Level 2.1 standard of care. This is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful impact while working alongside a dedicated team committed to providing high-quality behavioral healthcare.

Compensation Package

• Base salary range $50,568 - $62,250 based on experience

Bonus Incentive Program

• You will be enrolled in our monthly performance-based incentive program, MAP (Motivation, Ambition, Progress). This point-based program allows you to earn up to $10,000 annually in bonuses, in addition to your base salary.

Company Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short/Long-Term Disability, Continuing Education Units (CEUs)

Essential Job Duties

• Conduct Comprehensive Assessments: Perform intake assessments, diagnose individuals with mental health (MH), substance abuse (SA), intellectual disability (ID), and/or developmental disability (DD) diagnoses (based on credentials), and determine the appropriate level of care and service referrals.
• Provide Clinical Treatment: Deliver individual, group, family, and crisis intervention services to individuals with MH, SA, ID, and/or DD diagnoses, including facilitating Substance Abuse Intensive Outpatient Program (SAIOP) groups.
• Develop and Coordinate Treatment Plans: Develop person-centered treatment plans, complete ASAM multidimensional assessments, make appropriate referrals, and collaborate with internal and external providers to ensure coordinated, wrap-around care.
• Maintain Clinical Documentation: Complete accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation, including assessments, progress notes, treatment plans, authorizations, and other required records while maintaining quality assurance standards.
• Collaborate with Community Partners: Coordinate care with multidisciplinary teams and external stakeholders, including social services, healthcare providers, legal representatives, probation/parole officers, and other community resources to support positive client outcomes.

Job Qualifications

• Certification: State of Virginia licensure CSAC, CSAC-S, LMHP-E (with scope of practice), or LMHP (with scope of practice).
• Experience: 3+ years shaping lives in substance abuse services.
• Education: Minimum of Degree in human services, psychology, or similar.
• Expertise: Deep-rooted knowledge in ASAM criteria, substance abuse modalities, best practices, and cutting-edge rehab techniques.
• Assessment Skills:
  • CSAC & CSAC-Supervisees: Conduct ASAM assessments.
  • LMHP-E & LMHP: Spearhead both ASAM and Bio-psychosocial assessments.