Substance Use Counselor

Christiansburg Comprehensive Treatment Center • Christiansburg, VA

12d • $28 - $30 • Onsite

About The Position

The Substance Use Counselor works in an outpatient medication-assisted treatment (MAT) opioid treatment program at Christiansburg Comprehensive Treatment Center in Christiansburg, Virginia. The counselor supports patients recovering from Opioid Use Disorder through compassionate, high-quality individual and group counseling, treatment planning, assessments, case management, and referrals. The role includes maintaining timely and clear clinical documentation and collaborating with referral sources and other care providers.

Requirements

• Hold a bachelor's degree in counseling, social services, or a health services field and have at least 2 years of counseling or social services experience; or hold a master's degree in one of these fields and have 1 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 documentation experience maintaining 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 in a multidisciplinary team with medical staff, case managers, and peer support specialists.
• Hold CSAC-R or CSAC certification, or be eligible to obtain it within 90 days of employment; alternatively, the posting lists licensed mental health professionals LPC-R, LPC, LCSW-R, LCSW, or LSATP.
• For licenses with an “R” designation, have a supervisor sign off on all documentation notes.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate guidance through 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 appropriate.
• Provide crisis intervention as needed.
• Provide case management to support individualized quality 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: Entry Level