Substance Use Counselor

Annandale Comprehensive Treatment Center • Annandale, VA

13d • $26 - $32 • Onsite

About The Position

The Substance Use Counselor works in an outpatient medication-assisted treatment (MAT) opioid treatment program at Annandale Comprehensive Treatment Center in Annandale, Virginia. The counselor supports patients recovering from opioid use disorder by providing compassionate, high-quality individual and group counseling and therapy. The role is full-time, with hours Monday through Friday from 5:00 AM to 1:30 PM and rotating Saturdays from 6:45 AM to 9:45 AM.

Requirements

• 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 such as 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 regulatory standards such as 42 CFR Part 2, HIPAA, and Joint Commission standards.
• Experience collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, including medical staff, case managers, and peer support specialists.
• CSAC-R or CSAC certification, or eligibility to obtain the certification within 90 days of employment; the posting also identifies CSAC eligibility as required.
• One of the listed licenses or certifications: CSAC-R, CSAC, LPC-R, LPC, LCSW-R, LCSW, or LSATP.
• Staff whose licenses include an “R” must have their 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 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 appropriate.
• Provide crisis intervention as needed.
• Provide case management 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 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 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