Substance Use Counselor

Comprehensive Treatment Centers; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Semi-Annual Bonus

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid vacation and sick time

Clinical supervision (employer-paid)

500+ CEUs (free)

EAP program

Early morning hours

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Lynchburg Comprehensive Treatment Center (CTC) in Lynchburg, VA, part of Acadia Healthcare, seeks a Substance Use Counselor for its Outpatient MAT program. Responsibilities include individual and group counseling, documenting care, and coordinating recovery plans within a multidisciplinary team.

Requires CSAC or eligibility, a related degree with experience in addiction recovery; MAT familiarity, CBT/MI knowledge, and strong regulatory understanding are essential.

Qualifications

• : Bachelor's degree with 2+ years of counseling or social services experience.
• : Master's degree with 1 year of professional work experience.
• : Degree from an accredited college or university.
• : Experience in addiction recovery or behavioral health settings.
• : Familiarity with MAT (methadone, buprenorphine, naltrexone).
• : Experience conducting individual and group counseling.
• : Knowledge of CBT, MI, and relapse prevention techniques.
• : Documentation of notes, treatment plans, and progress per guidelines.
• : Familiarity with state regulatory standards (42 CFR Part 2, HIPAA).
• : 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 group or family sessions as needed.
• Ensure documentation of patient care, treatment and incidents is timely and clear.
• Prepare individual treatment plans for each patient.
• Conduct initial and follow-up assessments.
• Evaluate needs and determine referrals to other programs.
• Plan for aftercare for assigned patients.
• Provide crisis intervention as needed.
• Perform case management to ensure individualized care.
• Act as liaison between referral sources and patients.

Skills

MAT Familiarity

CBT

Motivational Interviewing

Relapse Prevention

Documentation

Team Collaboration

Education

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

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

Accredited college/university

Job description

Outpatient MAT Opioid Treatment Program

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

Seeking: Substance Use Counselor

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

Full-Time Hours: Monday - Friday 6 AM - 2 PM

Our Benefits

• Semi-Annual Bonus Program
• 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: $23.00 - $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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