Addiction Treatment Counselor
SMARTS Recovery by VABODE Metro-Richmond
Addiction Treatment Counselor
Full Time • SMARTS Recovery by VABODE Metro-Richmond
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
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.
Compensation: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour
Mental Health Professionals, formerly known as VABODE, has been helping individuals and families throughout the state of Virginia for over 20 years. We share in the rich heritage of our non-profit organization, Christian Soldiers Charities and Missions, and strive to help those affected the most by poverty, homelessness, domestic violence, and emotional and behavioral needs. This mission of service continues to be at the forefront of our behavioral health, human services, outreach and evangelism efforts.
Our team of therapeutic providers have a proven track record of successful client outcomes. Through several non-profit programs, community mental health services, and substance abuse programs, we are able to help families and individuals find the healing, support, and success they deserve. We currently serve clients in Ashland, Chesterfield, Goochland, Hampton, Hanover, Henrico, Newport News, Norfolk, Suffolk, Petersburg, Portsmouth, Richmond, Virginia Beach, Williamsburg, and areas in between.
At Mental Health Professionals, we are always looking for professional, caring people to join our team. If you have great people skills and are passionate about making a difference in people's lives, please see our list of current open positions.
At Mental Health Professionals, we are always looking for professional, caring people to join our team. If you have great people skills and are passionate about making a difference in people's lives, please see our list of current open positions.
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