Substance Use Counselor

2 months ago
Petersburg, Virginia$52K - $72KFull TimeCounselor

Competitive offer — check the $/RVU structure and contract terms

Your Market Position

vs WeekdayDoc + BLS OES 2024 · VA adjusted

Competitive
Salary Percentile61th percentile
25th50th75th90th+

13% above median for Counselor in VA

Accepting this costs you $28k over 3 years

Posted 59 days ago — employer likely flexible on terms

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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

Substance Use AssessmentSubstance Use TreatmentIndividual CounselingGroup CounselingDual DiagnosisCollaborationNegotiationDe-escalationCultural AwarenessDocumentationEvidence-Based PracticeProgram DevelopmentLeast Restrictive Interventions
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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.

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Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance
Retirement Plans
13 Paid Holidays
Annual Leave
Family Personal Leave

Job Details

Employment Type

Full-time

Posted

2mo ago