Substance Abuse Counselor

Job Title: Substance Abuse Counselor - Outpatient Services

Job Summary:
YOUTH FOR TOMORROW NEW LIFE CENTER INC is seeking a licensed substance abuse counselor to provide outpatient services to adolescents and adults in our Woodbridge office. This is a full-time position with benefits that requires the individual to be licensed in the state of Virginia as an LPC or LCSW with a CSAC credential. This position can also include supervision for the CSAC credential for the right candidate.

Responsibilities:
Therapist will carry a split case load of adolescents and adults needing Substance Abuse Services at the ASAM 1.0 level of care in addition to outpatient behavioral health counseling. The therapist will conduct 25 sessions a week and work three days in the office for face-to-face sessions and two days remote for telehealth sessions. Our office in Woodbridge has a well-established team of therapists with strong community support.

Requirements:
• Certified by the Board of Counselors under the Commonwealth of Virginia and Department of Health Professions.
• Licensed to provide Mental Health Services in VA.
• Has experience or credentials or eligible for credentials in providing Substance Abuse Treatment Services.
• Knowledge of drug policy and drug screening techniques and the ASAM Assessment Criteria.
• Possess skills and abilities to assess treatment needs and deliver appropriate interventions.
• Ability to communicate with participants, parents/guardian, and staff.
• Decision making ability.
• Adapts to changes while remaining focused on goals, applies knowledge to new circumstances and is flexible with schedule to include evenings for sessions or group.

Benefits:
YFT offers competitive pay, free clinical supervision, continuing education, and ongoing trainings. We have health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, a 5% retirement match and a generous incentive plan. We are a growing agency and are looking for individuals who want to be a part of our team to provide outpatient counseling/mental health services to the community.

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