Counselor/Counselor Supervisee

Mainspring Recovery•Triangle, VA

1d•$60,000 - $71,500•Onsite

About The Position

Mainspring is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Counselor or Counselor Supervisee to join its residential treatment team in Triangle, Virginia. The role focuses on group facilitation and recovery-oriented engagement for adults aged 18 and older receiving residential treatment for substance use disorders. The Counselor primarily facilitates clinical and psychoeducational groups, conducts recovery-oriented individual sessions, and completes intake assessments, helping clients build insight, skills, accountability, and connection during early recovery. The position works closely with clinical, case management, and interdisciplinary teams and provides services across ASAM levels 3.5, 3.1, and 2.5. This is a full-time, salaried, exempt position scheduled Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Compensation is listed as $60,000–71,5000 per year, set based on the role’s responsibilities, qualifications, and market conditions. The role provides hands-on experience in group facilitation, substance use disorder treatment, recovery-oriented counseling, and interdisciplinary collaboration in a structured residential setting. Mainspring conducts job-related background checks, drug testing, TB testing, employment-history verification, and/or reference checks as required prior to employment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
CSAC or CSAC-S license required.
At least one year of experience working in human services, substance use disorder treatment, or a related setting.
Strong group facilitation and engagement skills.
Familiarity with 12-step recovery programs and recovery-oriented frameworks.
Solid clinical documentation practices.
De-escalation and basic crisis intervention skills.
Clear verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work collaboratively within a structured residential treatment environment.

Nice To Haves

Counselor Supervisees are welcome and encouraged to apply.
Experience facilitating group-based programming is strongly preferred.
Experience using electronic medical record (EMR) systems for clinical documentation.

Responsibilities

Facilitate core residential clinical groups, including psychoeducation, process groups, and recovery-focused therapeutic groups.
Conduct recovery-oriented individual sessions focused on engagement, stabilization, insight development, and treatment participation.
Complete intake assessments following pre-assessment.
Contribute clinical observations and client updates during treatment team meetings.
Support individualized service and treatment planning through group participation and one-on-one engagement.
Collaborate with Case Management and interdisciplinary team members to support the client’s treatment experience.
Maintain appropriate professional communication with individuals involved in client care, as directed.
Complete clinical documentation accurately and on time in accordance with accreditation standards, state licensing requirements, and billing guidelines.
Support continuity of care through appropriate clinical handoffs and coordination; discharge planning is led by Case Management.
Perform other duties as assigned.