Substance Abuse Counselor with Bachelor's degree

New Season; Harrisonburg (VA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits starting day one

PTO starting Day One

Tuition reimbursement

Referral bonus up to $2,000

401k with up to 3% matching

Life Insurance

Short/Long Term Disability

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Job summary

New Season in Harrisonburg, VA is seeking a Substance Abuse Counselor to provide individual, group, and family counseling as part of a collaborative treatment team focused on opioid use disorder care and patient well‑being.

You will complete intakes and treatment plans, document progress, and educate patients about recovery, while ensuring at least 20 hours of direct counseling weekly and working within a supportive clinical environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or CSAC-S required.
• Experience in the substance abuse field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Complete intakes, admissions, discharges, and transfer paperwork.
• Document patient progress through counseling and interaction through groups.
• Complete patient psychosocial and an individualized treatment plan within the required time frame.
• Identify any clinical/case management needs and address them.
• Perform individual, group, and family counseling as required.
• Maintain at least 20 hours of direct one-on-one patient contact per week.
• Educate patients on treatment, health issues, and steps to recovery.
• Obtain urine drug screens and initial patient photo identification.

Skills

Counseling

Group counseling

Family counseling

Intake processing

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree

CSAC-S

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Description

Looking for a new opportunity? New Season offers exciting benefits! Take a look at this opportunity to join us in making a powerful impact in your local community!

• Full benefits available on DAY ONE
• Start accruing up to 3 weeks of PTO starting on DAY ONE
• Tuition reimbursement opportunities available
• Up to $2,000 in employee referral bonuses available

Ready to get started? Here's what we're looking for in our newest team member!

As a Substance Abuse Counselor you'll engage with your patients with individual, group, and/or family counseling. You'll work with a collaborative treatment team consisting of our Medical Director, Program Director, Treatment Services Coordinator, Counselors and Nurses to identify and meet the clinical needs of the patient and to assist in their overall well-being.

For over 30 years, New Season Treatment Centers has been a leading national health care service provider of outpatient treatment centers that specialize in providing safe, quality, and best-in-class care for individuals living with Opioid Use Disorder ("OUD").

Curious what your day-to-day may look like and how you'll be making a big positive impact on your local community??

Essential Functions:

• Work with patients to complete intakes, admissions, discharges, and transfer paperwork.
• Document patient progress through counseling and interaction through groups.
• Complete patient psychosocial and an individualized treatment plan within the required time frame.
• Identify any clinical/case management needs and work to address those needs.
• Perform individual, group, and family counseling as required.
• Perform at least 20 hours of direct one-on-one patient contact per week through individual and/or group counseling sessions.
• Educate patients in all aspects of treatment, corresponding health issues, and steps to recovery.
• Obtain Urine Drug Screens and initial patient photo identification.
• Always act in the best interests of the program and company; honors, supports, and protects the proprietary data and rights of the company.

Benefits:

• Early morning hours (Allows for a great work-life balance)
• Competitive Pay
• Generous PTO
• Excellent Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short/Long Term Disability
• 401k with up to 3% matching
• Reimbursement for education, license, tuition, etc.
• Referral bonus (up to $2,000)

Essential Qualifications:

Education/Licensure/Certification:

Refer to the state-specific requirements for this position below.

Experience Required:

Experience in the substance abuse field is preferred, but not required.

Colonial Management Group, LP./New Season provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

Job or State Requirements

Bachelors degree and/or CSAC-S