Substance Use Counselor
About The Position
Clinch Valley Comprehensive Treatment Center (CTC), located in Cedar Bluff, Virginia, is part of Acadia Healthcare's Comprehensive Treatment Centers, a provider of medication-assisted treatment. The counseling team supports patients seeking recovery from opioid use disorder. The Substance Use Counselor provides compassionate, high-quality care through individual and group counseling sessions and contributes to patients’ treatment and recovery. This is a full-time role with a rotating schedule Monday through Saturday, between 5:00 AM and 3:00 PM. The stated calculated salary range is $28.00–$30.14 per hour. Eligible positions may qualify for student loan forgiveness through HRSA, depending on clinic-site eligibility.
Requirements
- Hold a bachelor’s degree in counseling, social services, or a health services field and have at least two years of counseling or social services experience; alternatively, hold a master’s degree in one of these fields and have at least one year of professional work experience.
- Degree must be from an accredited college or university.
- Have previous experience in addiction recovery or behavioral health settings, such as outpatient, residential, or correctional facilities.
- Be familiar with Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT), including methadone, buprenorphine, and naltrexone.
- Have experience conducting individual and group counseling sessions focused on substance use recovery.
- Know evidence-based practices such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), and relapse prevention techniques.
- Have experience documenting clinical notes, treatment plans, and progress updates in accordance with state and federal guidelines.
- Be familiar with state regulatory standards, including 42 CFR Part 2, HIPAA, and Joint Commission standards.
- Have experience collaborating with a multidisciplinary team that includes medical staff, case managers, and peer support specialists.
- Hold or be eligible to obtain CSAC-R or CSAC certification within 90 days of employment, or hold one of the listed licenses: LPC-R, LPC, LCSW-R, LCSW, or LSATP.
- For licenses with an “R,” have a supervisor 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 accurately and on time.
- 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 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 described as offering work/life balance
- Opportunity for growth
- Potential eligibility 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
Mid Level
