Substance Use Counselor

Clinch Valley Comprehensive Treatment Center • Cedar Bluff, VA

22h • $29 - $30

About The Position

The Substance Use Counselor works in an outpatient medication-assisted treatment (MAT) opioid treatment program at Clinch Valley Comprehensive Treatment Center in Cedar Bluff, Virginia. The role supports patients recovering from opioid use disorder by providing compassionate, high-quality individual and group counseling, planning and documenting treatment, and coordinating care. The schedule is full time, Sunday through Saturday, 5 AM to 3 PM on a rotating schedule.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in counseling, social services, or health services and at least 2 years of counseling or social services experience; alternatively, 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 multidisciplinary teams that include medical staff, case managers, and peer support specialists.
• CSAC-R or CSAC credential, or eligibility to obtain the credential within 90 days of employment; licensed mental health professionals with LPC-R, LPC, LCSW-R, LCSW, or LSATP credentials are also listed.
• 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 related to patient care, treatment, and incidents accurately, clearly, 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.
• Perform case management duties to support individualized, quality patient care.
• 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
• Career Level: Mid Level