Substance Use Counselor

Overview

Annandale Comprehensive Treatment Center (CTC), located in Annandale, 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.

Substance Use Counselor — Full-Time

• CSAC-R, CSAC, or CSAC eligible (required)
• Full-Time
  
  Hours:
  
  Monday – Friday 5:15 AM – 1:45 PM;
  Rotating Saturdays 5:45 AM – 10:30 AM

• 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.

• Bachelor’s degree in a social or health services field (required).
• Master’s degree in a social or health services field (preferred).
• Degree must be from an accredited college or university.

• Previous experience in addiction recovery or behavioral health settings (outpatient, residential, or correctional facilities).
• Familiarity with Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT), including methadone, buprenorphine, and naltrexone.
• Skilled in 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.
• Strong documentation skills, including maintaining clinical notes, treatment plans, and progress updates in compliance with state and federal guidelines.
• Understanding of state regulatory standards (e.g., 42 CFR Part 2, HIPAA, Joint Commission).
• Ability to collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary team (medical staff, case managers, peer support specialists).

• Certified Substance Use Disorder Counselor: CSAC-R, CSAC, or CSAC eligible – 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.