Substance Use Counselor

Comprehensive Treatment Centers; Christiansburg (VA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

Paid vacation

Paid sick leave

Clinical supervision

CEU access

EAP

Work-life balance

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Christiansburg Comprehensive Treatment Center (CTC) in Christiansburg, VA, seeks a Substance Use Counselor for its outpatient MAT program. The role focuses on compassionate counseling for opioid use disorder and supports patient recovery through individual and group sessions.

Responsibilities include documenting care, creating treatment plans, and coordinating referrals. The team emphasizes evidence-based practices and collaborative care, with growth opportunities and competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or higher in counseling, social, or health services field.
• Master's degree in counseling or related field.
• 1–2+ years of counseling or social services experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality, compassionate individual and group counseling.
• Plan, oversee, document patient recovery and treatment plans.
• Co-facilitate group or family sessions as needed.
• Document patient care, treatment, and incidents clearly and timely.
• Prepare and update individual treatment plans for assigned patients.
• Conduct initial and follow-up assessments.
• Assess patient needs and determine referral requirements.
• Plan aftercare for assigned patients as appropriate.
• Provide crisis intervention when needed.
• Manage casework for patients, ensuring quality care.

Skills

Counseling

Documentation

Group counseling

MAT knowledge

CBT/MI

Relapse prevention

Assessment

Education

Bachelor's degree in counseling

Master's degree in counseling

Tools

Electronic health records

State regulatory standards

Job description

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

Outpatient MAT Opioid Treatment Program

Seeking: Substance Use Counselor

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

Full-Time Hours

• Monday - Friday 5:30 AM - 2 PM
• Optional Saturdays 6:45 AM - 11 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

Christiansburg Comprehensive Treatment Center (CTC), located in Christiansburg, 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: $27.50 - $30.44 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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