Substance Use Counselor

Acadia • Lynchburg, VA

21h • $24 - $28

About The Position

The Substance Use Counselor works in Lynchburg Comprehensive Treatment Center’s outpatient medication-assisted treatment (MAT) Opioid Treatment Program in Lynchburg, Virginia. The counselor supports patients’ treatment and recovery from Opioid Use Disorder by providing compassionate, high-quality care through individual and group counseling sessions. The role involves planning, facilitating, and documenting recovery services, preparing treatment plans and assessments, coordinating referrals and aftercare when needed, providing crisis intervention and case management, and liaising with referral sources.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in counseling, social services, or a health services field and at least 2 years of counseling or social services experience; or a master's degree in one of these fields and 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, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), and relapse prevention techniques.
• Experience maintaining clinical notes, treatment plans, and progress updates in accordance with state and federal guidelines.
• Familiarity with state regulatory standards, including 42 CFR Part 2, HIPAA, and Joint Commission standards.
• Experience collaborating with a multidisciplinary team that includes medical staff, case managers, and peer support specialists.
• CSAC-R or CSAC certification, or eligibility to obtain the certification within 90 days of employment; alternatively, the listed licensed mental health professional credentials are LPC-R, LPC, LCSW-R, LCSW, or LSATP.
• For licenses with an “R” designation, a supervisor must sign off on all documentation notes.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate guidance in individual and group counseling sessions.
• Plan, oversee, facilitate, and document patients’ recovery.
• Co-facilitate assigned group or family sessions as needed.
• Complete documentation regarding patient care, treatment, and incidents in a timely, clear, and concise manner.
• Prepare individual treatment plans for assigned patients.
• Conduct initial and follow-up assessments.
• Evaluate patient needs and determine whether referrals to other programs or facilities are needed.
• Plan aftercare for assigned patients as needed.
• Provide crisis intervention to patients as needed.
• Provide case management to ensure individualized, quality care as needed.
• Act as a liaison between referral sources and patients as needed.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Competitive 401(k) plan
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Employer-paid clinical supervision
• 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 offering work/life balance
• Opportunity for career growth
• Eligible positions may qualify for student loan forgiveness through HRSA, depending on clinic site eligibility.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time