Substance Use Disorder Counselor - Jail Based Services
About The Position
Join the Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board as a Full-Time Substance Use Disorder Counselor and play a key role in transforming the lives of individuals on their path to recovery. This onsite position encourages teamwork within a professional and supportive setting, giving you the opportunity to work closely with clients and their families. Experience the fulfillment that comes from helping others while being part of a flexible, client-centered workplace that values balance, integrity, and high-quality service. Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board: Our Mission Since 1971, Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board has delivered a broad continuum of high-quality, essential, community-based services to residents of the Peninsula living with mental illness, developmental disabilities, and substance use disorders.
Requirements
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively engage with incarcerated individuals and collaborate with correctional staff and external partners.
- Experience with documentation and treatment planning systems.
- Solid knowledge of substance use disorders.
- Skilled in crisis intervention.
- High level of empathy, professionalism, and dedication to quality care.
- Bachelor's Degree in Human Services
- Licensed in Virginia as a Certified Substance Abuse Counselor (CSAC), CSAC Supervisee, or be able to obtain CSAC supervision within the first 30 days of hire.
- One (1) year of experience in a substance use disorder and/or correctional setting.
- Valid Virginia driver's license.
- Must successfully pass a criminal history fingerprint background investigation, DMV record check, Child Registry search, drug screening test and employment reference checks.
Responsibilities
- Oversee a caseload of incarcerated individuals participating in our jail-based treatment program.
- Complete screenings and intake evaluations.
- Identify clinical needs and develop individualized treatment plans.
- Facilitate both group and individual counseling sessions.
- Provide substance use education.
- Coordinate case management services.
- Support crisis intervention efforts.
- Assist with discharge planning to ensure successful reentry into the community.
- Act as a liaison between correctional staff, the criminal justice system, and community-based treatment providers.
- Connect individuals to critical resources that support long-term recovery.
- Contribute to reducing recidivism and promoting positive outcomes for those served.
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Life Insurance
- Flexible Spending Account
- Competitive Salary
- Paid Time Off
- Participation in the Virginia Retirement System
- $2,000 Sign-on Bonus (Note: Current H-NNCSB employees are not eligible for the Sign-on Bonus)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
