SUD Clinician

Guardian Recovery Network Holdings; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

Continuing education assistance

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative multidisciplinary team

Meaningful impact in recovery journey

Job summary

Guardian Recovery Network Holdings is seeking a SUD Clinician to join our residential behavioral health team near Richmond, VA. You will provide individual and group counseling to clients with substance use disorders, collaborating with an interdisciplinary treatment team to support recovery, relapse prevention, and long-term success.

The ideal candidate has experience in addiction treatment, evidence-based care, and helping clients build sustainable recovery plans within a multidisciplinary

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's preferred.
• Virginia certification/licensure (CSAC/QMHP/LPC or equivalent) or license eligible.
• Experience with substance use disorders.
• Knowledge of evidence-based addiction treatment & relapse prevention.
• Strong assessment, counseling, documentation & communication skills.
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary treatment environment.
• Experience using EHR systems.
• Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary substance use counselor for an assigned caseload.
• Complete substance use assessments and biopsychosocial evaluations.
• Develop individualized treatment plans focused on recovery goals.
• Provide individual counseling, relapse prevention counseling, and psychoeducational services.
• Facilitate therapeutic groups (relapse prevention, recovery education, life skills, etc).
• Collaborate with therapists, medical staff, case managers, and the treatment team.
• Participate in multidisciplinary meetings and provide clinical recommendations.
• Develop discharge plans and aftercare recommendations.
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation in the EHR.
• Communicate with families and referral sources to support continuity of care.
• Monitor client progress and adjust interventions as needed.
• Maintain regulatory/standards compliance.

Skills

Assessment skills

Counseling skills

Documentation skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Behavioral Health, Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

EHR systems

CPR/First Aid

Job description

SUD Clinician

Location: Located near Richmond, VA

Compensation: $70,000 – $80,000 annually

Setting: Residential Behavioral Health Facility

Position Overview

We are seeking a dedicated Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Clinician to join our residential behavioral health team. This individual will provide individual and group counseling to clients receiving treatment for substance use disorders while collaborating with an interdisciplinary treatment team to support recovery, relapse prevention, and long-term success. The ideal candidate is passionate about addiction treatment, evidence‑based care, and helping clients build sustainable recovery plans.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary substance use counselor for an assigned caseload of clients.
• Complete substance use assessments and contribute to comprehensive biopsychosocial evaluations.
• Develop individualized treatment plans focused on recovery goals and substance use treatment.
• Provide individual counseling, relapse prevention counseling, and psychoeducational services.
• Facilitate therapeutic groups, including relapse prevention, recovery education, life skills, and other evidence‑based programming.
• Collaborate closely with therapists, medical providers, nursing staff, case managers, and the interdisciplinary treatment team.
• Participate in multidisciplinary treatment team meetings and provide clinical recommendations regarding client progress.
• Develop discharge plans and aftercare recommendations that support long‑term recovery.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant documentation within the electronic health record.
• Communicate with approved family members and referral sources to support continuity of care.
• Monitor client progress and adjust treatment interventions as clinically appropriate.
• Maintain compliance with all regulatory, accreditation, and organizational standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Behavioral Health, Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or a related field required; Master's degree preferred.
• Current Virginia certification or licensure as a CSAC, QMHP, LPC, or other qualified behavioral health credential (or license eligible, where applicable).
• Experience working with individuals diagnosed with substance use disorders.
• Knowledge of evidence‑based addiction treatment, relapse prevention, and recovery‑oriented care.
• Strong assessment, counseling, documentation, and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary treatment environment.
• Experience utilizing electronic health record (EHR) systems.
• Current CPR/First Aid certification (or ability to obtain).
• Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record.
• Ability to successfully complete background screening and drug testing.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in residential behavioral health or substance use treatment.
• Experience facilitating therapeutic and psychoeducational groups.
• Familiarity with Joint Commission standards and behavioral health documentation requirements.
• Knowledge of co‑occurring mental health and substance use disorders.

Schedule

• Full‑time
• Schedule may include evenings, weekends, or holidays based on client census and program needs.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Continuing education assistance
• Professional development opportunities
• Collaborative multidisciplinary team environment
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the recovery journey of individuals overcoming substance use disorders