Counselor

Spectrum Health Systems • Blackford, VA

13d • $24 - $28 • Onsite

About The Position

The Counselor works in the Appalachian Community Corrections Alternative Program (CCAP), which facilitates social behavioral change, cognitive restructuring, and substance abuse treatment programming within an Evidenced Based Practices (EBP) environment. The program supports personal growth and prepares probationers and parolees to return to the community.

The role conducts assessments and treatment planning, facilitates groups, provides individual counseling, and maintains clinical documentation. The Counselor also serves as a role model and mentor for participants while maintaining professional boundaries and responding promptly to participant issues, concerns, and inappropriate behaviors.

The position is full time in Honaker, Virginia, with a first-shift schedule: Monday, Tuesday, and Friday, 7:15 a.m.–4:15 p.m.; Wednesday and Thursday, 7:45 a.m.–4:45 p.m. Each day includes a one-hour unpaid lunch break. Pay is $24.04 per hour ($50,000 annually); candidates with a CSAC, CADC, or equivalent license or certification are eligible for $27.88 per hour ($58,000 annually).

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a Human Services field.
• Virginia state certification as a Substance Abuse Counselor (CSAC), or a similar certification or license recognized by the Virginia Board of Professional Counselors, is required within two years of signing the job description.

Nice To Haves

• Candidates with a CSAC, CADC, or equivalent license or certification are eligible for the higher pay rate of $27.88 per hour ($58,000 annually).

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments and individual treatment plans within established timeframes.
• Facilitate psycho-educational and process groups as defined by the curriculum.
• Provide individual counseling according to program timeframes and document each session according to policies and procedures.
• Maintain clinical records in accordance with contractual requirements and Spectrum standards.
• Serve as a role model and mentor for program participants while maintaining professional boundaries.
• Address participant issues, concerns, and inappropriate behaviors promptly and in accordance with Spectrum’s clinical design.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance, plus additional voluntary insurance.
• Company-paid life insurance.
• Employee assistance programs.
• Generous paid time off accrual.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• 401(k) with company match up to 7%.
• Discounts on a wide array of services and entertainment nationwide.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level