Lead Substance Use Counselor
About The Position
The Lead Substance Use Counselor is a counseling professional who provides treatment and support to patients recovering from Opioid Use Disorder in an outpatient medication-assisted treatment (MAT) program. Counselors deliver compassionate, high-quality care through individual and group counseling and may provide family counseling. The lead may coordinate the activities of other clinical or direct patient care personnel and provide direction and clinical guidance. The role is based in Virginia and is full-time, with a Sunday-to-Saturday schedule of 5 AM to 2 PM on a rotating basis. The calculated salary range is $33.14–$34.80 per hour.
Requirements
- Minimum bachelor’s degree in any field from an accredited college or university, as required to obtain certification or licensure in the state where the facility operates.
- Master’s degree: minimum six years of counseling work experience.
- Bachelor’s or associate degree: eight years of work experience.
- No degree: ten years of counseling work experience.
- Experience providing counseling in an addiction recovery, detox, substance use disorder (SUD), or opioid treatment program (OTP) environment.
- Previous experience providing guidance and direction to others.
- LPC or LCSW license.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree in social or health services from an accredited college or university.
- Prior knowledge or experience working with medication-assisted treatment (MAT) is highly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Conduct individual counseling sessions as scheduled and document them.
- Conduct group and/or family sessions as scheduled and document them.
- Co-facilitate assigned group or family sessions as needed.
- Complete initial and follow-up patient assessments.
- Prepare an individual treatment plan for each assigned patient.
- Act as a liaison between referral sources and patients as needed.
- Provide crisis intervention to patients as needed.
- Plan aftercare for assigned patients as needed.
- Liaise with insurance carriers as requested.
- Provide case management to help ensure individualized quality care as needed.
- Evaluate patient needs and determine whether referrals to other programs or facilities are needed.
- Complete documentation regarding patient care, treatment, and incidents in a timely, clear, concise manner and in accordance with policy guidelines.
- Assist with training new clinical staff and interns as needed.
- Serve as team lead by coordinating the activities of clinical or direct patient care personnel and providing direction and clinical guidance as needed.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Competitive 401(k) plan.
- Paid vacation and sick time.
- Employer-paid clinical supervision at no cost to employees.
- Free, unlimited access to more than 500 accredited continuing education units (CEUs).
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) supporting employee lifestyle and well-being.
- Early morning hours described as offering work/life balance.
- Opportunity for growth.
- Eligible positions may qualify for student loan forgiveness through HRSA, depending on clinic site eligibility.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
