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Master Center for Addiction Medicine
Virginia Beach, Virginia

Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)

CounselorIncludes callFull-Time

Listed compensation

$65k

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Posted 2mo ago

Job Description

Channel your passion for helping others into a medical career that is personally and professionally rewarding. Join us on the front lines as direct care staff working alongside top notch professionals and learning from the best in the addiction treatment industry.

Become a member of our caring and collaborative team at the Master Center for Addiction Medicine (Master Center) that provides outpatient addiction treatment that is comprehensive, evidence-based and individualized.

Master Center is expanding and seeking a talented and experienced LPC/LCSW/LSATP (Licensed Professional Counselor/Licensed Clinical Social Worker/Licensed Substance Abuse Treatment Practitioner) for our Intensive Outpatient Program.

The IOP Program Coordinator is responsible for the provision on Intensive Outpatient Services. Counselors that are Licensed Mental Health Professionals will be responsible for the direct delivery of clinical and case management services to patients enrolled in the evening IOP Program.

This includes individual, group and family counseling, skill building, psycho-educational services, clinical documentation, and crisis intervention. This position will require on call services as needed.

Duties include but are not limited to individual psychotherapy & group therapy for patients, assessment counseling, and advocating for the patients, whenever necessary. Experience with family systems, crisis intervention, and parenting skills helpful. Position reports directly to Clinical Director.

Hours

40 hours a week

Required Education And/or Minimum Qualifications

  • LPC/LCSW/LSATP (Licensed Professional Counselor/Licensed Clinical Social Worker) License.
  • Master's degree in counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or related field.
  • Experience working with clients with substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions.

Proficiency in evidence-based practices for addiction treatments (e. g., Motivation Interviewing, CBT for SUDs).

  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a trauma-informed approach.
  • Familiarity with electronic health records (EHR) and clinical documentation.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Certification in addiction counseling or treatment (e. g., CADC, MAC)
  • Experience in delivering group therapy and psychoeducation in addiction setting.
  • Knowledge of medication-assisted treatment (MAT) protocols.
  • Bilingual skills or experience working with diverse populations.

If you would like become a member of our Team, dedicated to treating patients with substance dependence with quality, empathy and compassion, please reply to this ad and submit a copy of your professional resume or CV.

Please do not contact the office directly! We are conducting all hiring activities through our ATS and the associated email account. Thank you.

Salary starting at: $65,000+

At Master Center for Addiction Medicine, we transform the lives of our patients. We transform the model of care for the addiction treatment industry. And we are transforming the landscape of addiction treatment through innovation and growth. Join us in our mission and make a true impact on people, families and your community!

Key Responsibilities

The IOP Program Coordinator is responsible for providing direct clinical and case management services, including individual, group, and family counseling. They will also handle clinical documentation, crisis intervention, and patient advocacy within the Intensive Outpatient Program.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree in counseling, social work, or psychology and possess an active LPC, LCSW, or LSATP license. Experience in treating substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions is required, along with proficiency in evidence-based addiction treatment practices.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Motivational interviewingTrauma-informed care

Addiction Medicine — Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) listings this role was benchmarked against, 42% are remote, 38% have no call, 58% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Virginia is 101.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$65k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $64k in an average-cost state. 61.1% of Virginia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Better work-life than 10% of Addiction Medicine (Counseling) listings

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  • Includes call

Living in Virginia Beach

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$379k≈ 5.8× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,086/mo≈ 39% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
23 min
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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