Certified Substance Abuse Counselor (CSAC) or CSAC-Supervisee (CSAC-S)
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Job Description
Job Overview New Beginning Counseling & Therapy Services LLC (NBCTS) is seeking a dedicated, compassionate, and dependable Certified Substance Abuse Counselor (CSAC) or CSAC-Supervisee (CSAC-S) to facilitate group counseling sessions within our ASAM Level 2.1 Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP).
The ideal candidate will have experience working with adults experiencing substance use disorders and will demonstrate strong group facilitation, clinical documentation, and communication skills.
This position requires the ability to engage clients in structured, evidence-based substance use disorder treatment while promoting recovery, accountability, relapse prevention, and long-term wellness. Responsibilities
Facilitate structured IOP substance use disorder treatment groups within the individual's authorized scope of practice.
Deliver evidence-based interventions, including relapse prevention, coping skills, recovery education, and motivational enhancement.
- Develop engaging group topics and therapeutic activities appropriate to clients' treatment needs.
- Maintain accurate and timely group notes, attendance records, and other required clinical documentation.
- Collaborate with the Clinical Director and interdisciplinary treatment team regarding client progress and treatment needs.
- Monitor client participation, engagement, and behavioral concerns during group sessions.
- Maintain professional boundaries, confidentiality, and compliance with HIPAA and applicable DBHDS regulations.
- Participate in clinical supervision, treatment team meetings, and required staff training.
- Report safety concerns, changes in client condition, and other clinical issues to the Clinical Director.
- Assist with treatment planning and progress updates within
Qualifications
- Current Virginia CSAC credential or CSAC-Supervisee status.
- Experience facilitating substance use disorder treatment groups preferred.
- Knowledge of ASAM criteria and intensive outpatient treatment services.
- Strong communication, organizational, and documentation skills.
- Ability to work effectively with diverse adult populations.
- Experience with electronic medical record systems preferred.
- Ability to work collaboratively with clinical leadership and other team members.
- Must satisfy applicable background screening requirements.
Key Responsibilities
Facilitate structured substance use disorder treatment groups within an intensive outpatient program while maintaining accurate clinical documentation. Collaborate with the clinical team to monitor client progress, ensure safety, and provide evidence-based recovery interventions.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Addiction Medicine — Counselor Career Context
Of the 50 active Substance Use / Addiction Counselor listings this role was benchmarked against, 54% are remote, 30% have no call, 54% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Virginia is 101.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.1% of Virginia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of living | Virginia index 101.1 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Substance Use / Addiction Counselor listings in Virginia | 444 active | 13,770 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 54% remote · 30% no call · 54% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
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