Certified Substance Abuse Counselor- A (CSAC-A) or CSAC-A Supervisee
Listed compensation
$55k-$58k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
- Certified Substance Abuse Counselor- A (CSAC-A) or CSAC-A Supervisee
- $55,000 to $58,000 depending on experience
- $500 CEU Reimbursement
Intercept Health is a family-owned agency serving various mental and behavioral health, substance use, and foster care needs in Virginia. In 1996, what started as a single group home for boys has evolved year after year to fill gaps and meet the service needs of families and communities throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia.
"We help people grow and live their healthiest lives."
- 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.
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- Authenticity - be genuine and trustworthy.
- Solution Focused - overcome challenges with creativity.
- Kindness - smile, encourage, and respect everyone.
We are currently seeking a CSAC-A Supervisee or CSAC-A to be responsible for clinical and administrative activities relating to outpatient substance abuse referrals, providing substance use case management, assisting with sending out invites for group counseling, working with individuals, families, couples who are impacted by addiction. Services may be provided through Tele Services as well as through face-to-face direct contact.
Education and Experience
Must be CSAC-A Eligible or CSAC-A who is certified by the Virginia Board of Counseling to practice in accordance with the provisions of the Code of Virginia. Must have high school diploma or GED.
Must also have knowledge of substance abuse treatment and recovery, either through education or lived experience. Ability to work within the community providing supports to connect individuals to services and resources to assist with overall health and wellbeing. A general knowledge of the disease model of addiction, community resources and treatment options, either through education or lived experiences. PHP/Group experience preferred.
To review the full job description and to more about Intercept Health, please visit: intercepthealth.com
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 is responsible for clinical and administrative activities related to outpatient substance abuse referrals and case management. They will provide support to individuals, families, and couples impacted by addiction through both telehealth and face-to-face interactions.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a CSAC-A or be CSAC-A eligible as certified by the Virginia Board of Counseling. A high school diploma or GED is required, along with knowledge of substance abuse treatment and the disease model of addiction.
Key Skills
Addiction Medicine — Counselor Career Context
Of the 50 active Substance Use / Addiction Counselor listings this role was benchmarked against, 38% are remote, 46% 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 ~$57k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $56k 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 | ~$56k in purchasing power | Virginia index 101.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Substance Use / Addiction Counselor listings in Virginia | 430 active | 13,516 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 38% remote · 46% no call · 64% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Virginia Counselor listings: 16% state a sign-on bonus (median $2k) · 11% offer loan repayment430 active listings, Oct 2026 |
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