Substance Abuse Counselor Outpatient

Youth For Tomorrow New Life Center; Potomac Mills (VA); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Retirement match

CE & training

Clinical incentive plan

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Youth For Tomorrow Behavioral Health Services in Woodbridge, VA is seeking a licensed substance abuse counselor to provide outpatient services. The clinician will conduct mental health and substance use assessments and deliver treatment to adolescents and adults, with a focus on ASAM 1.0 level of care.

This full-time, hybrid position requires weekly 22–25 sessions, evenings, and collaboration with families and partners.

Qualifications

• Hold a graduate degree in counseling, social work, psychology, or related field.
• Licensed in Virginia to provide independent mental health services (LPC, LCSW, or LSATP preferred).
• Hold a CSAC credential or equivalent education, training, and experience in substance use treatment.
• Experience conducting mental health and substance use assessments.
• Knowledge of ASAM criteria and levels of care.
• Experience providing outpatient substance use treatment at ASAM 1.0.
• Ability to provide clinical supervision to CSAC candidates.
• Strong communication with patients, families, staff and community partners.
• Willing to work three evenings per week in Woodbridge.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive behavioral health and substance use intakes and assessments.
• Provide individual and potentially group treatment for mental health and substance use disorders.
• Develop and maintain individualized treatment plans.
• Provide services to adolescents and adults at the ASAM 1.0 outpatient level.
• Conduct and document substance use screenings, including coordination of drug testing when appropriate.
• Provide clinical supervision for CSAC credential seekers.
• Maintain timely, accurate, compliant documentation.
• Collaborate with families, referral sources, community partners, and other treatment providers.

Skills

Licensed VA clinician

CSAC credential

ASAM criteria knowledge

Mental health assessment

Substance use assessment

Outpatient treatment

Communication skills

Education

Graduate degree in counseling, social work, psychology

Job description

Job Details:

Job Location: BHS Prince William - Woodbridge, VA 22193, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: Graduate Degree, Travel Percentage: None, Job Shift: Flexible, Job Category: Nonprofit - Social Services, Youth For Tomorrow (YFT) is a faith-based, nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization founded in 1986 by Hall of Fame football coach Joe Gibbs. YFT is a large, diverse, and experienced organization committed to serving children, adolescents, adults, and families.

Role Overview

Youth For Tomorrow Behavioral Health Services is seeking a licensed substance abuse counselor to provide outpatient services at our Woodbridge, Virginia office. The clinician will provide both mental health and substance use assessments and treatment services to adolescents and adults.

YFT-BHS provides outpatient substance use treatment at the ASAM 1.0 level of care. The clinician must be knowledgeable about ASAM criteria and able to assess patients, determine appropriate treatment needs, provide outpatient treatment, and make referrals to higher levels of care when clinically indicated.

Salary Range:100k-103k

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive behavioral health and substance use intakes and assessments.
• Provide individual and potentially group treatment for mental health and substance use disorders.
• Develop and maintain individualized treatment plans.
• Provide services to adolescents and adults at the ASAM 1.0 outpatient level of care.
• Conduct and document substance use screenings, including coordination of drug testing when appropriate.
• Provide clinical supervision for staff pursuing the Certified Substance Abuse Counselor (CSAC) credential in Virginia.
• Maintain timely, accurate, and compliant clinical documentation.
• Collaborate with families, referral sources, community partners, and other treatment providers.

This position will maintain a weekly caseload of approximately 22 to 25 completed sessions, depending on the number of CSAC supervision assignments, group treatment when needed, and other assigned clinical responsibilities.

Schedule and Work Setting

This is a full-time, Monday-through-Friday hybrid position with the following schedule:

• Four days per week in the Woodbridge office from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m Mon thru Wed and Thurs 9am to 5pm.
• Fridays are exclusively virtual, 9am to 5pm with all services provided through telehealth that day.

The Woodbridge office has a well-established team of therapists and strong community support.

Behavioral Health Services

YFT-BHS serves children beginning at age five, adolescents, adults, couples, and families. We provide services to individuals who are uninsured or underinsured and accept most private insurance plans, Medicaid, and Medicare.

Our outpatient behavioral health services are delivered through a hybrid model of in-person and telehealth sessions. YFT-BHS maintains offices throughout Northern Virginia and Richmond.

Youth For Tomorrow Behavioral Health Services is nationally accredited by The Joint Commission and the Council on Accreditation (COA).

Benefits

• Competitive Northern Virginia salary commensurate with experience and credentials.
• Health and dental insurance.
• Life insurance.
• A 5% employer retirement match.
• Continuing education and ongoing professional training.
• A generous clinical incentive plan.
• Opportunities for professional growth within an expanding behavioral health program.

Qualifications

• Hold a graduate degree in counseling, social work, psychology, or a related behavioral health field.
• Be licensed in Virginia to provide independent mental health services, preferably as an LPC, LCSW, or LSATP.
• Hold a CSAC credential or possess equivalent education, training, and experience in substance use treatment.
• Meet Virginia requirements to provide clinical supervision to individuals pursuing the CSAC credential.
• Have experience conducting both mental health and substance use assessments.
• Have knowledge of ASAM criteria and the ability to determine appropriate levels of care.
• Have experience providing outpatient substance use treatment at the ASAM 1.0 level of care.
• Understand drug-screening procedures and applicable substance use policies.
• Possess the clinical skills necessary to assess treatment needs and provide appropriate interventions.
• Communicate effectively with patients, parents or guardians, staff, referral sources, and community partners.
• Demonstrate sound clinical judgment and decision-making.
• Adapt to changing needs while remaining focused on treatment and organizational goals.
• Maintain the required schedule, including three evenings per week in the Woodbridge office.
• Support the faith-based mission and values of Youth For Tomorrow.

Please note: Criminal background checks: FBI, Child Abuse and Neglect, and HHS suitability

Youth for Tomorrow provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits illegal discrimination and harassment based on race, sex, color, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or veteran status. Youth for Tomorrow exercises its right as a religious organization to employ people consistent with its religious beliefs, practices, and observances