Substance Use Counselor
Competitive offer — check the $/RVU structure and contract terms
Your Market Position
vs WeekdayDoc + BLS OES 2024 · VA adjusted
13% above median for Counselor in VA
Accepting this costs you $28k over 3 years
Your Negotiation Playbook
No commitment. Cancel anytime.
1,200+ clinicians negotiated higher offers
Job Description
About the Role
Join Virginia Information Technologies Agency as a Substance Use Counselor – State Benefits in United States. Title: Substance Use Counselor State Role Title: 49053 Hiring Range: $52,368.00 - $72,268.
Key Responsibilities
- based, recovery
- quality individual and group counseling, and supporting the development, implementation, and ongoing maintenance of a best
- Requires knowledge of best practice in substance use assessment and treatment of adults, facilitation, and understanding of the specialized needs of adults with dual diagnosis.
- Must be able to apply knowledge of the theory, techniques, and practices of counseling and substance use disorder treatment.
Requirements
- Must have bachelor’s degree in social work, counseling, psychology, or related field.
- Must have clinical experience providing individual and group services for individuals with substance use disorders.
- Must possess current certification in substance use counseling services (CSAC, Substance Use Counseling Assistant, CSAC supervisee, or equivalent.) Additional Considerations Preferred:
- 314 and 37.2
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $52K - $72K
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
Apply to join Virginia Information Technologies Agency as a Substance Use Counselor – State Benefits.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Addiction Medicine — Physician Career Context
This Addiction Medicine position at Virginia Information Technologies Agency is open to physician candidates.
Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.
Compensation Analysis
Virginia Information Technologies Agency lists compensation for this physician position at $52k to $72k annually.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in Petersburg, Virginia.
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Substance Use Assessment, Substance Use Treatment, Individual Counseling, Group Counseling, Dual Diagnosis, Collaboration, Negotiation, De-escalation. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Addiction Medicine role.
Core responsibilities: The Substance Use Counselor will facilitate evidence-based, recovery-oriented individual and group substance use disorder services for adults with serious mental illness in both maximum security and civil units. This role involves completing assessments, providing high-quality counseling, documentin...
Benefits package: Health Insurance, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Retirement Plans, 13 Paid Holidays, Annual Leave, Family Personal Leave. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
About WeekdayDoc
WeekdayDoc is the only healthcare job board that scores every position for burnout risk and work-life balance. Every listing includes a proprietary burnout score, transparent salary data when available, and lifestyle filters for no-call, no-weekends, and remote positions. Browse more Addiction Medicine physician jobs on WeekdayDoc to compare work-life balance scores and compensation across employers.
Benefits & Perks
Job Details
Employment Type
Full-time
Posted
2mo ago
Similar Jobs
Clinical Therapist (Masters) - Mental Health & Addictions
Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health
Addictions Counselor
Virtua Health
Telehealth Therapist (Remote)
Gateway Rehabilitation Center Corp HQ
Behavioral Health Aide - FT/Evenings for Addiction Treatment Housing
Hudson Behavioral Health
Physician Assistant - Sacramento - Addiction Medicine (Day/40)
Kaiser Permanente
Substance Use Disorder Counselor
MEDIKO