Substance Use Counselor

Lynchburg Comprehensive Treatment Center•Lynchburg, VA

3d•$24 - $28

About The Position

Lynchburg Comprehensive Treatment Center (CTC), part of Acadia Healthcare’s Comprehensive Treatment Centers, provides medication-assisted treatment for opioid use disorder. The Substance Use Counselor provides compassionate, high-quality care to patients pursuing recovery through individual and group counseling and other treatment services. The role is located in Virginia and works full-time Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in counseling, social services, or health services, plus at least 2 years of counseling or social services experience; alternatively, a master’s degree in one of these fields plus 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 state regulatory standards, including 42 CFR Part 2, HIPAA, and Joint Commission standards.
Experience collaborating with a multidisciplinary team that includes medical staff, case managers, and peer support specialists.
Required credential: CSAC-R or CSAC, or eligibility to obtain the credential within 90 days of employment. Listed licensed mental health professional credentials include LPC-R, LPC, LCSW-R, LCSW, and LSATP.
People with an “R” on their license must have their supervisor sign off on all documentation notes.

Responsibilities

Provide high-quality, 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 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 care as needed.
Act as a liaison between referral sources and patients as needed.

Benefits

Semi-annual bonus program.
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 professional growth.
Eligible positions may qualify for student loan forgiveness through HRSA, depending on clinic site eligibility.