Substance Use Counselor

Comprehensive Treatment Centers; Annandale (VA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

401(k) plan

Paid vacation

Clinical supervision (free)

CEU access

EAP

Early morning hours

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Annandale Comprehensive Treatment Center in Virginia is seeking a Substance Use Counselor for our outpatient MAT program. The role focuses on individual and group counseling to support recovery from opioid use disorder, with documentation of progress and treatment plans.

The position offers full-time hours, early morning shifts, and benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, 401(k), paid time off, clinical supervision, CEUs, EAP, and strong growth opportunities within Acadia’s network.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in counseling, social, or health services field with 2+ years’ experience.
• Master's degree in counseling, social, or health services field with 1 year professional experience.
• Degree from an accredited college or university.
• Experience in addiction recovery or behavioral health settings.
• Familiarity with Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT).
• Experience conducting individual and group counseling sessions.
• Knowledge of CBT, MI, and relapse prevention techniques.
• Documentation experience with clinical notes and progress updates.
• Familiarity with state regulatory standards (42 CFR Part 2, HIPAA, Joint Commission).
• Experience collaborating in a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality, compassionate guidance in both individual and group counseling sessions.
• Plan, oversee, facilitate and document patient's recovery.
• Co-facilitate assigned group or family sessions as needed.
• Ensure all documentation regarding patient care, treatment, and incidents is completed timely and in a clear, concise manner.
• Prepare individual treatment plans for each assigned patient.
• Initial assessments as well as follow up assessments.
• Evaluate patient needs and determine if referrals to other programs or facilities are needed.
• May plan for aftercare for assigned patients.
• Provide crisis intervention to patients, as needed.
• Provide case management duties for patients, ensuring individualized quality care as needed.
• Act as a liaison between referral sources and patients, as needed.

Skills

Counseling

Documentation

Crisis intervention

Group counseling

Education

Bachelor's degree in counseling/health services

Master's degree in counseling/health services

Job description

Outpatient MAT Opioid Treatment Program

Seeking: Substance Use Counselor

• CSAC-R, CSAC, or CSAC eligible (required)

• CSAC-R, CSAC, or CSAC eligible (required)

Full-Time Hours

• Monday - Friday 5 AM - 1:30 PM
• Rotating Saturdays 6:45 AM - 9:45 AM

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
• Opportunity for growth that is second to none in the industry

Our Team

Annandale Comprehensive Treatment Center (CTC), located in Annandale, 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

The Substance Use Counselor is instrumental in our patient’s treatment and recovery from opioid use disorder. Substance Use Counselors provide high quality, compassionate care through various mediums which include both individual and group counseling sessions.

Job Responsibilities

• Provide high quality, compassionate guidance in both individual and group counseling sessions.
• Plan, oversee, facilitate and document patient's recovery.
• Co-facilitate assigned group or family sessions as needed.
• Ensure all documentation regarding patient care, treatment, and incidents is completed timely and in a clear, concise manner.
• Prepare individual treatment plans for each assigned patient.
• Initial assessments as well as follow up assessments.
• Evaluate patient needs and determine if referrals to other programs or facilities are needed.
• May plan for aftercare for assigned patients.
• Provide crisis intervention to patients, as needed.
• Provide case management duties for patients, ensuring individualized quality care as needed.
• Act as a liaison between referral sources and patients, as needed.

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

Role Location: Virginia

Calculated Salary Range for role: $26.00 - $32.00 per hour

Required Education, Skills, And Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in counseling, social, or health services field, with 2+ years’ experience in counseling or social services field;
• Master's degree in counseling, social, or health services field, with 1 year of professional work experience;
• Degree must be from an accredited college or university.
• Previous experience in addiction recovery or behavioral health settings, such as outpatient, residential, or correctional facilities.
• Familiarity with Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT), including methadone, buprenorphine, and naltrexone.
• Experience conducting individual and group counseling sessions focused on substance use recovery.
• Knowledge of evidence-based practices, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), and relapse prevention techniques.
• Documentation experience, including maintaining clinical notes, treatment plans, and progress updates in accordance with state and federal guidelines.
• Familiarity with state regulatory standards (e.g., 42 CFR Part 2, HIPAA, Joint Commission standards).
• Experience collaborating in a multidisciplinary team with medical staff, case managers, and peer support specialists.

Required Licenses/Certifications

• Certified Substance Use Disorder Counselor: CSAC-R, CSAC – must be eligible to obtain within 90 days of employment.
• Licensed Mental Health Professionals: LPC-R, LPC, LCSW-R, LCSW, LSATP
• Please note that anyone with an “R” on their license is required to have their supervisor sign off on all documentation notes.

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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