Substance Use Disorder Counselor

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits:

• Ancillary Benefits
• 401(k)
• Employee discounts
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Dental insurance
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

Journey House Behavioral Health RVA is hiring. Come join our growing team!

SUD COUNSELOR:

We are currently seeking SUD Counselors (CSAC/CSAC-S). You will be responsible for implementing effective treatment services to clients in an individual/group setting .

*These roles are currently part-time with the opportunity for additional hours based on company needs.

This position will act as the primary direct clinical staff mainly providing on-site group PHP/IOP sessions, care coordination/progress notes, and participate in weekly treatment team meetings as well as administrative group supervisions 1-2x per month. You may also be asked to assist in developing initial and comprehensive individualized service plans and provide individual treatment sessions to client.

Qualifications/Educational Requirements:
Bachelor's or master's degree in counseling, social work, psychology, or a related field.
Current licensure or certification as a substance abuse counselor (e.g., CSAC/-S, LADC, LPC, LCSW) in accordance with DBHDS regulations is REQUIRED.
Experience working with individuals with substance use disorders in a behavioral health or substance abuse treatment setting.
Working knowledge of the ASAM criteria and its application to clinical assessments and treatment planning.
Strong understanding of evidence-based practices in substance abuse treatment, including but not limited to motivational interviewing, cognitive-behavioral therapy, and trauma-informed care.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team and engage clients in the treatment process.

SUD Counselors shall be able to adequately provide supportive documentation of their work and interventions administered to the client/their families including but not limited to:

Daily Progress Notes for group and individual sessions (experience required)
ASAM Multidimensional Assessments and Re-Assessments (not required for everyone; experience preferred)
Initial / Comprehensive Individualized Services Plans (ISPs)
Monthly Treatment Reports / ISP Revisions
Discharge Summaries
Safety Plans, Fall Risk Assessments/Plans, and Behavioral Supports Screenings

Job Type: Part-time with opportunity to move to full-time
Experience: SUD / addiction recovery field : 1 year (Required)
License/Certification: CSAC/CSAC-Supervisee status (Required)
Ability to Relocate : Henrico, VA 23228: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In-person