Substance Abuse Counselor - Winchester
ONIX GROUP LLC·Winchester, Virginia
ONIX GROUP LLC·Winchester, Virginia
The Counselor provides direct counseling and case management services, including individual and group therapy and psychosocial assessments. They are responsible for creating and updating individualized treatment plans and preparing aftercare transition plans for patients.
Maintain caseload per State Regulations Assures incoming patients have psychosocial assessment and a interpretive summary according to the timeline in the ARS Policies and Procedure Manual Completes, with patient participation, a Preliminary Treatment Plan according to the timeline in the ARS Policies and Procedure Manual. Completes a Treatment Plan Review and update for each patient after completion of the Comprehensive Treatment Plan according to the timeline in the ARS Policies and Procedure Manual Prepares an aftercare transition plan for all patients at the earliest possible time and to review prior to discharge Be proficient with State Licensure Standards, CARF Standards, 42 CFR and HIPAA standards and Company policies Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in psychology, counseling, social work or similar Masters Preferred Must be CSAC or eligible for CSAC supervision
Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in psychology, counseling, or social work, with a Master's degree preferred. Applicants must be a Certified Substance Abuse Counselor (CSAC) or eligible for CSAC supervision.
Market context
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.
