Substance Use Disorder Counselor - Lynchburg Comprehensive Treatment Center

Seeking: Substance Use Disorder Counselor 

Full Time Hours: Monday - Friday 6 AM - 2 PM

Our Benefits: 

• Quarterly Bonus Program
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Competitive 401(k) plan
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Employer-paid clinical supervision (free to employees)
• STAR LRP Student Loan Forgiveness
• 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

Our Team:

Lynchburg Comprehensive Treatment Center, located in Lynchburg, VA, is part of Acadia Healthcare's Comprehensive Treatment Centers, the leading provider of medication-assisted treatment in the nation. Our counseling team provides compassionate, high-quality counseling and therapy to patients that are seeking recovery from Opioid Use Disorder.

Your Job as a Substance Use Disorder Counselor:

The Substance Use Disorder Counselor is instrumental in our patient’s treatment and recovery from opioid use disorder. Substance Use Disorder Counselors provide high quality, compassionate care through various mediums which include both individual and group counseling sessions.

Job Responsibilities:

• Provide high quality, compassionate guidance in both individual and group counseling sessions.
• Plan, oversee, facilitate and document patient's 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; 
• 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. 
• Prior experience and knowledge in an addiction recovery and/or MAT (medication assisted treatment) environment.  

Required Licenses/Certifications:  

• Certified Substance Abuse 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 
• Please note that anyone with an “R” on their license is required to have their supervisor sign off on all documentation notes. 

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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