CSAC (Certified Substance Abuse Counselor)

Job Description

Job Description

**Caring Hearts Counseling**

Job Title: Certified Substance Abuse Counselor (CSAC)

Position Type: Part-Time

Program: Assertive Community Treatment (ACT)

Location: Martinsville, Virginia

Reports To: ACT Team Lead/Clinical Supervisor

Position Summary:

Caring Hearts Counseling is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Certified Substance Abuse Counselor (CSAC) to join our Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) team. This part-time position will provide substance use disorder treatment and recovery support services to adults with serious mental illness and co-occurring disorders in community settings.

Key Responsibilities:

· Provide individualized and group counseling services to ACT consumers with co-occurring substance use disorders.

· Conduct substance use assessments, treatment planning, and ongoing evaluations.

· Collaborate with the ACT team to develop integrated care plans that address both mental health and substance use needs.

· Deliver harm reduction, motivational interviewing, and relapse prevention interventions tailored to the consumer’s stage of recovery.

· Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation in accordance with Medicaid and DBHDS standards.

· Participate in ACT team meetings and contribute to interdisciplinary treatment planning and crisis intervention strategies.

· Provide education to consumers and natural supports on substance use, recovery, and wellness strategies.

· Assist with linkages to community resources such as residential treatment, detox, support groups, and medical care.

· Conduct field visits and provide services in home, community, and office-based settings.

· Participate in on-call rotations and crisis response as needed.

Qualifications:

· Required:

· CSAC certification from the Virginia Board of Counseling.

· Minimum of 1 year of experience working with individuals with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders.

· Knowledge of evidence-based practices in substance use treatment (e.g., CBT, DBT, motivational interviewing).

· Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

· Strong written and verbal communication skills.

· Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation required.

· Preferred:

· Experience working with ACT or similar intensive community-based programs.

· Familiarity with Medicaid documentation and billing requirements.

Work Schedule:

Part-time, flexible hours (approximately 10–20 hours/weekly).

Caring Hearts Counseling is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Caring Hearts Counseling is a leading mental health agency dedicated to providing compassionate, client-centered care across a range of services, including Assertive Community Treatment (ACT), Mental Health Skill Building, Intensive In-Home Services, and Outpatient Therapy. Our team of committed professionals works collaboratively to empower individuals and families by promoting stability, wellness, and independence. At Caring Hearts Counseling, we value integrity, empathy, and excellence in service delivery. We foster a supportive work environment that encourages professional growth and meaningful impact in the communities we serve. Join us and be a part of a mission-driven organization that truly makes a difference.

Company Description

Caring Hearts Counseling is a leading mental health agency dedicated to providing compassionate, client-centered care across a range of services, including Assertive Community Treatment (ACT), Mental Health Skill Building, Intensive In-Home Services, and Outpatient Therapy. Our team of committed professionals works collaboratively to empower individuals and families by promoting stability, wellness, and independence. At Caring Hearts Counseling, we value integrity, empathy, and excellence in service delivery. We foster a supportive work environment that encourages professional growth and meaningful impact in the communities we serve. Join us and be a part of a mission-driven organization that truly makes a difference.