Substance Use Counselor

Acadia • Christiansburg, VA

6d • $28 - $30

About The Position

Christiansburg Comprehensive Treatment Center (CTC), located in Christiansburg, Virginia, is part of Acadia Healthcare's Comprehensive Treatment Centers, a provider of medication-assisted treatment. The counseling team offers compassionate, high-quality counseling and therapy to patients seeking recovery from Opioid Use Disorder.

The Substance Use Counselor supports patients' treatment and recovery by delivering individual and group counseling. The role includes planning and documenting patient care, assessing needs, coordinating referrals and case management, and providing crisis intervention as needed. The position is full-time, Monday through Friday from 5:30 AM to 2 PM. Saturday hours from 6:45 AM to 11 AM are optional.

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; alternatively, 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, including 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 such as 42 CFR Part 2, HIPAA, and Joint Commission standards.
• Have experience collaborating on a multidisciplinary team with medical staff, case managers, and peer support specialists.
• Hold or be eligible to obtain CSAC-R or CSAC within 90 days of employment, or hold one of the listed licensed mental health professional credentials: LPC-R, LPC, LCSW-R, LCSW, or LSATP.
• For licenses with an “R” designation, the 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 patient 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 at no cost to employees.
• Free, unlimited access to more than 500 accredited Continuing Education Units (CEUs).
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offering continued support for 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