Certified Substance Abuse Counselor; CSAC Therapist | School-Based Telehealth Program

Certified Substance Abuse Counselor/Therapist

FLSA: Full Time | Hourly | Non-Exempt

Location: Remote in Virginia, specifically within the Hampton Roads area (Chesapeake, Norfolk, Virginia Beach, Portsmouth, Suffolk, Hampton, Newport News, Yorktown)

Transforming Access to Youth Mental Health through Virtual Care

Virtual Peace of Mind (VPM) is a fast-growing, fully remote private mental health practice dedicated to providing compassionate, evidence-based care across multiple states. Our mission is to empower clinicians with the flexibility, resources, and support they need to deliver exceptional care — while advancing equitable mental health access for all.

The Certified Substance Abuse Counselor (CSAC) Therapist is responsible for providing comprehensive assessment, counseling, and case management services to individuals struggling with substance use and co-occurring behavioral health disorders. This role involves developing individualized treatment plans, facilitating individual and group therapy sessions, and supporting clients through all phases of recovery. The CSAC Therapist collaborates closely with multidisciplinary teams, including medical and mental health professionals, to ensure coordinated and effective care.

Additional responsibilities include maintaining accurate clinical documentation, monitoring client progress, and providing education on relapse prevention and coping strategies to promote sustained recovery and wellness.

• Deeply passionate about improving youth mental health outcomes
• Comfortable working in a virtual care environment
• Committed to collaboration, clinical excellence, and measurable results

Direct Client Care:

• Deliver individual tele-therapy sessions for K–12 students referred by participating schools, specific with substance abuse.
• Utilize short-term, evidence-based modalities such as CBT, DBT, and solution-focused therapy
• Address a range of concerns including anxiety, grief, trauma, academic stress, and family or peer conflict
• Provide services to diverse student populations, including multilingual learners and those without insurance

Collaboration & Communication:

• Coordinate with school counselors, family resource managers, and administrative teams
• Engage in family outreach when appropriate to promote continuity of care
• Participate in case consultations, supervision, and ongoing professional development
• Maintain responsive and professional communication with both school and internal VPM partners

Documentation & Compliance:

• Complete all clinical documentation (intake, progress, and discharge notes) within 48 hours
• Ensure compliance with all licensure board requirements, HIPAA, FERPA, and program-specific standards
• Contribute to quarterly outcomes reporting through standardized metrics and case summaries

Other duties as assigned.

Licensure:

• Active License by the Virginia Board of Counseling - CSAC

Experience:

• Minimum of 5 year's of clinical experience working with children, adolescents, or school-aged youth
• Prior experience in school-based therapy, community mental health, or tele-health required; specifically with those dealing with substance abuse.
• Completion of specific coursework or training hours in addiction studies.

Skills &

Competencies:

• Proficiency in evidence-based interventions (CBT, DBT, solution-focused, narrative therapy)
• Strong time management, organization, and documentation skills
• Commitment to culturally responsive, strengths-based, and trauma-informed care
• Self-directed with strong virtual presence and professionalism in remote settings

Compensation:

• Salary Range: $62,000 – $80,000 FT; based on licensure, experience, and caseload
• Part-Time / Contract Roles available with prorated compensation

Benefits:

• Retirement: 401(k) with up to 3% employer match
• Health:
  Individual Coverage HRA (ICHRA) stipend up to $300/month toward health insurance premiums
• Paid Time Off:
• 10 days of PTO annually
• 6 paid holidays
• 3 wellness/sick days per year

• Mission-Driven Impact:
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