Licensed or License-Eligible Substance Abuse Counselor
Listed compensation
$58k-$60k
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Job Description
- Licensed or License-Eligible Substance Abuse Counselor
- $58,000 to $60,000 annual salary depending on experience
- $500 CEU Reimbursement
Intercept Health is a family-owned agency, headquartered in Richmond, with additional office sites in more than 15 locations across the state. Started as a single group home provider in 1996, Intercept's primary goal at that time was to "redefine the group home experience."
As the needs of families and communities changed, Intercept responded with the development of the LifeBridge Continuum of Care. Now in our 26th year, Intercept Health continues to evolve through collaboration with community partners to create innovative services.
Today, Intercept's 650 colleagues offer more than thirty services to meet the unique needs of youth and their families throughout Virginia. Our team members exhibit our VALUES - STOP & ASK:
- Service Excellence - "WOW" clients, customers, and coworkers.
- Team Loyalty - help others succeed.
- Ownership - "see it, own it, solve it, do it."
- Passion - inspire with positive energy and effort.
&
- Authenticity - be genuine and trustworthy.
- Solution Focused - overcome challenges with creativity.
- Kindness - smile, encourage, and respect everyone.
We are currently seeking a Licensed or License-Eligible Substance Abuse Counselor to provide and support outpatient counseling services and care coordination to those clients who suffer from substance abuse.
Education and Experience Required: The selected candidate must have a Master's in Counseling, Counselor Education, or Social Work and must also be a Licensed LPC, LCSW, LSATP, or license eligible who has experience working in a team environment with individuals who suffer from substance abuse. PHP/Group experience preferred.
We offer a competitive benefits package for all full-time employees: * Comprehensive Health Insurance options * Dental & Vision Insurance * Health and Child Care Flexible Spending Accounts * Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program * Employer Group Life Insurance, optional buy-up insurances * Voluntary Long Term & Short-Term Disability * 401(k) Retirement Plan * Optional Pet Insurance * Paid Time Off * 8 observed holidays
Intercept Health is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and embraces diversity in the workplace. We are also committed to providing a drug-free, safe workplace for our employees and the clients we serve. For more information about Intercept Health, please visit our website intercepthealth.com.
Key Responsibilities
The counselor will provide outpatient counseling services and care coordination for clients struggling with substance abuse. They are expected to work collaboratively within a team environment to support the unique needs of youth and their families.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Counseling, Counselor Education, or Social Work. Additionally, they must be a licensed LPC, LCSW, LSATP, or be license-eligible.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- 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, 38% are remote, 28% have no call, 64% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Virginia is 101.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$59k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $58k in an average-cost state. 61.1% of Virginia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$58k in purchasing power | Virginia index 101.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Substance Use / Addiction Counselor listings in Virginia | 433 active | 13,599 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 38% remote · 28% no call · 64% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Virginia Counselor listings: 15% state a sign-on bonus (median $2k) · 11% offer loan repayment433 active listings, Oct 2026 |
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