Substance Use Counselor

Comprehensive Treatment Centers; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

Competitive 401(k) plan

Paid vacation and sick time

Employer-paid clinical supervision

Free CEUs (500+ CEUs)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Early morning hours for better work/lI

Growth opportunities in the industry

Job summary

Lynchburg Comprehensive Treatment Center (CTC) in Virginia is seeking a Substance Use Counselor to join our outpatient MAT program. The role supports patients with addiction recovery through individual and group counseling, case management, and care documentation.

Full-time hours are Monday to Friday, 6 AM to 2 PM, with opportunities for professional growth. Qualified candidates hold a bachelor's or master's in counseling-related fields, with prior MAT exposure, and CSAC-R/CSAC eligibility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in counseling, social, or health services field; 2+ years in counseling or social services.
• Master's degree in counseling, social, or health services field; 1 year of work experience.
• Degree must be from an accredited college or university.
• Experience in addiction recovery or behavioral health settings is preferred.
• Familiarity with MAT therapies and related documentation requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality, compassionate guidance in individual and group counseling sessions.
• Plan, oversee, facilitate and document patients' recovery.
• Co-facilitate group or family sessions as needed.
• Ensure documentation of patient care, treatment, and incidents is timely and clear.
• Prepare individual treatment plans and conduct initial and follow-up assessments.
• Evaluate needs and determine referrals to other programs if needed.
• Plan for aftercare for assigned patients as required.
• Provide crisis intervention and case management duties as needed.
• Act as liaison between referral sources and patients.

Skills

Counseling

Crisis intervention

Case management

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in counseling, social, or health services field

Master's degree in counseling, social, or health services field

Accredited degree

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 6 AM - 2 PM

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

Lynchburg Comprehensive Treatment Center (CTC), located in Lynchburg, 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: $25.00 - $28.00 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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