Addiction Treatment Counselor
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| Verified Pay check_circle | Provided by the employer$25 - $30 per hour |
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| Hours | Full-time |
| Location | Richmond, Virginia |
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Job Description
Job Description
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
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 SummaryPopulation 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
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 ResponsibilitiesClinical 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.
- 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.
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.
- 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.
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