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Addiction Treatment Counselor

Mental Health Pros by VABODE·Chesterfield County, Virginia

$25 - $30/hr·Full Time·On Site·2-5 yrs·Posted 10 days ago
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About the role

Provide comprehensive clinical services, including assessments and treatment planning, for adult women in a residential substance use disorder program. Facilitate therapeutic groups and maintain regulatory documentation in compliance with DBHDS and ASAM standards.

Benefits

  • Wellness resources
  • Competitive salary
  • Health insurance
  • Training & development
  • Vision insurance
  • 401(k)
  • Company parties
  • Dental insurance

Program Type

  • ASAM Level 3.1
  • Clinically
  • Managed
  • Low-Intensity
  • Residential
  • Services
  • Population
  • Served: Adult Females Experiencing Substance
  • Use
  • Disorders and
  • Co-Occurring
  • Behavioral
  • Health
  • Conditions
  • Location:
  • Richmond
  • Metro
  • Area
  • Schedule:
  • Full-Time
  • Reports To: Clinical Supervisor/Program Director

Position Summary

The Licensed Mental Health Professional (LMHP)/Certified Substance Abuse Counselor (CSAC) provides comprehensive clinical services within a Virginia DBHDS-licensed ASAM Level 3.1 Clinically Managed Low-Intensity Residential Treatment program serving adult females with substance use disorders, co-occurring mental health disorders, trauma histories, and complex psychosocial needs.

The clinician is responsible for providing assessment, treatment planning, group therapy, case coordination, crisis intervention, and recovery-focused services consistent with ASAM Criteria, Virginia DBHDS regulations, Medicaid documentation standards (when applicable), agency policies, and evidence-based behavioral health practices.

The LMHP/CSAC promotes a safe, structured, trauma-informed, and recovery-oriented environment while supporting clients in developing the skills necessary to achieve and maintain long-term recovery and successful community integration.

Essential duties and responsibilities

  • Clinical Assessment and Treatment Planning
  • Complete comprehensive behavioral health assessments, substance use assessments, and clinical screenings to identify client needs and appropriate level of care.
  • Complete and utilize ASAM Criteria assessments to support placement, continued stay, treatment planning, and discharge recommendations.
  • Develop individualized, measurable, person-centered treatment plans that address:
  • Substance use disorder needs
  • Mental health symptoms
  • Recovery supports
  • Housing stability
  • Employment/education goals
  • Legal and family concerns
  • Independent living skills
  • Participate in treatment plan reviews and update interventions based on client progress and changing needs.

Facilitate therapeutic and psychoeducational groups addressing

  • Substance use recovery
  • Relapse prevention
  • Coping skills
  • Emotional regulation
  • Trauma and recovery
  • Healthy relationships
  • Life skills development
  • Community reintegration
  • Provide supportive counseling and crisis intervention within the scope of practice.
  • Maintain a therapeutic environment that promotes safety, accountability, dignity, and recovery.

Minimum Qualifications

LMHP Candidate

  • Current
  • Virginia
  • Licensed
  • Mental
  • Health
  • Professional credential, including:
  • LPC
  • LCSW
  • LMFT
  • Licensed Psychologist
  • Experience providing behavioral health treatment to adults with co-occurring disorders preferred.

CSAC Candidate

Current Virginia Certified Substance Abuse Counselor (CSAC) credential or eligible for certification through the Virginia Board of Counseling.

Knowledge of substance use disorders, recovery principles, and ASAM Criteria.

Experience providing substance use counseling services preferred.

Ability to provide clinical documentation consistent with DBHDS standards.

Required knowledge, skills, and abilities

Knowledge of addiction treatment principles and recovery models.

Understanding of ASAM placement criteria and continued stay requirements.

Strong clinical assessment and treatment planning skills.

Ability to manage crisis situations professionally.

Ability to establish therapeutic relationships while maintaining boundaries.

Strong written documentation and communication skills.

Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary environment.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement SMARTS Recovery by VABODE is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a workplace that values diversity, respect, dignity, and inclusion. Employment decisions are made without regard to protected characteristics in accordance with applicable federal and Virginia laws.

Requirements

Requires a valid Virginia LMHP credential (LPC, LCSW, LMFT, etc.) or a CSAC certification. Candidates should have knowledge of addiction treatment principles and experience with co-occurring disorders and trauma.

  • professional certificate
  • postgraduate degree
  • Case Management
  • Patient Advocacy
  • Treatment Planning
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Trauma-Informed Care
  • Clinical Documentation
  • Group Therapy
  • Interdisciplinary Collaboration
  • Psychosocial Assessment
  • Clinical Assessment
  • Emotional Regulation
  • Relapse Prevention
  • Recovery-Focused Services
  • ASAM Criteria
  • Case Coordination
  • Behavioral Health Screening

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Salary
$25 - $30/hr
Location
Chesterfield County, Virginia
Posted
Jul 18, 2026
Application
Employer website
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Mental Health Pros by VABODE

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Virginia behavioral health roles need CSAC licensure

Behavioral-health roles in Virginia commonly draw steady demand as agencies and treatment programs look for clinicians who can support counseling, care coordination, and recovery services. These positions are competitive because a valid CSAC license is required, while a psychology or counseling degree and treatment-industry experience are preferred; benefits often include PTO and health-related coverage. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save time, and confirm your licensure details before applying.

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