Comprehensive Treatment Centers
Substance Use Counselor
Comprehensive Treatment Centers, Annandale, Virginia, United States, 22003
Substance Use Counselor
Comprehensive Treatment Centers – Annandale Comprehensive Treatment Center (CTC), located in Annandale, VA.
Job Responsibilities
Provide high quality, compassionate guidance in both individual and group counseling sessions.
Plan, oversee, facilitate and document patient recovery.
Co‑facilitate assigned group or family sessions as needed.
Ensure all documentation regarding patient care, treatment, and incidents is completed timely and in a clear, concise manner.
Prepare individual treatment plans for each assigned patient.
Initial assessments as well as follow up assessments.
Evaluate patient needs and determine if referrals to other programs or facilities are needed.
May plan for aftercare for assigned patients.
Provide crisis intervention to patients, as needed.
Provide case management duties for patients, ensuring individualized quality care as needed.
Act as a liaison between referral sources and patients, as needed.
Required Education, Skills, and Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in counseling, social, or health services field, with 2+ years’ experience in counseling or social services field; or
Master’s degree in counseling, social, or health services field, with 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.
Documentation experience, including maintaining clinical notes, treatment plans, and progress updates in accordance with state and federal guidelines.
Familiarity with state regulatory standards (e.g., 42 CFR Part 2, HIPAA, Joint Commission standards).
Experience collaborating in a multidisciplinary team with medical staff, case managers, and peer support specialists.
Required Licenses and Certifications
Certified Substance Use Disorder Counselor: CSAC‑R, CSAC – must be eligible to obtain within 90 days of employment.
Licensed Mental Health Professionals: LPC‑R, LPC, LCSW‑R, LCSW, LSATP.
Note: anyone with an “R” on their license must have their supervisor sign off on all documentation notes.
Benefits
Semi‑Annual Bonus Program.
Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance.
Competitive 401(k) plan.
Paid vacation and sick time.
Employer‑paid clinical supervision (free to employees).
Free and unlimited access to 500+ accredited Continuing Education Units (CEUs).
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offering continued support to employee lifestyle and well‑being.
Early morning hours offering a great work/life balance.
Opportunity for growth that is second to none in the industry.
Hours
Monday – Friday 5:15 AM – 1:45 PM.
Rotating Saturdays 5:45 AM – 10:30 AM.
Location Annandale, VA
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual’s characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws.
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Job Responsibilities
Provide high quality, compassionate guidance in both individual and group counseling sessions.
Plan, oversee, facilitate and document patient recovery.
Co‑facilitate assigned group or family sessions as needed.
Ensure all documentation regarding patient care, treatment, and incidents is completed timely and in a clear, concise manner.
Prepare individual treatment plans for each assigned patient.
Initial assessments as well as follow up assessments.
Evaluate patient needs and determine if referrals to other programs or facilities are needed.
May plan for aftercare for assigned patients.
Provide crisis intervention to patients, as needed.
Provide case management duties for patients, ensuring individualized quality care as needed.
Act as a liaison between referral sources and patients, as needed.
Required Education, Skills, and Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in counseling, social, or health services field, with 2+ years’ experience in counseling or social services field; or
Master’s degree in counseling, social, or health services field, with 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.
Documentation experience, including maintaining clinical notes, treatment plans, and progress updates in accordance with state and federal guidelines.
Familiarity with state regulatory standards (e.g., 42 CFR Part 2, HIPAA, Joint Commission standards).
Experience collaborating in a multidisciplinary team with medical staff, case managers, and peer support specialists.
Required Licenses and Certifications
Certified Substance Use Disorder Counselor: CSAC‑R, CSAC – must be eligible to obtain within 90 days of employment.
Licensed Mental Health Professionals: LPC‑R, LPC, LCSW‑R, LCSW, LSATP.
Note: anyone with an “R” on their license must have their supervisor sign off on all documentation notes.
Benefits
Semi‑Annual Bonus Program.
Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance.
Competitive 401(k) plan.
Paid vacation and sick time.
Employer‑paid clinical supervision (free to employees).
Free and unlimited access to 500+ accredited Continuing Education Units (CEUs).
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offering continued support to employee lifestyle and well‑being.
Early morning hours offering a great work/life balance.
Opportunity for growth that is second to none in the industry.
Hours
Monday – Friday 5:15 AM – 1:45 PM.
Rotating Saturdays 5:45 AM – 10:30 AM.
Location Annandale, VA
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual’s characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws.
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