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Pays $55k-$70k — Counselor market median is ~$67k (36 jobs)

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Virginia · Remote OK

Virginia | Addiction Counselor | Telehealth

CounselorFull-Time
Posted 1h ago · Verified live

About the Role

Remote telehealth addiction counselor role. Full-time, $55K-$70K. Virginia licensed.

Join Affect as a Remote Addiction Counselor – Virginia Licensed in Virginia. Telehealth Substance Use Disorder Counselor – Remote Please note: This is a state-specific application. If you are not currently licensed in Virginia, we encourage you to visit www.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Salary: $55K - $70K
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Employer paid life and disability insurance
  • 401k plan
  • Paid vacation
  • Sick time
  • Company observed holidays
  • Parental leave
  • Continuing education and professional development

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • Remote position - work from anywhere.

This position offers remote work flexibility. Work with Affect in Virginia.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct intake assessments and facilitate virtual individual and group counseling sessions using evidence-based curricula. Maintain accurate electronic medical records and collaborate with clinical supervisors on treatment and discharge planning.

Requirements

Requires an active and verifiable Virginia counseling license such as LMFT, LPC, LCSW, or LSATP. Candidates must be proficient with EMR systems, telehealth platforms, and possess a private, HIPAA-compliant workspace.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Substance use disorder counselingIntake assessmentsGroup counselingIndividual counselingCrisis supportTreatment planningDischarge planningEMR documentationHIPAA complianceTelehealthMicrosoft OfficeGoogle Suite

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 4.5/10 on work-life balance for Counselor roles.

Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...

Benefits analysis: Compared to 36 similar roles, this listing's benefits package ranks...

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks30 jobs · 20 employers

401k / retirement match
100% this job
CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
20%
Loan repayment
10%
PSLF eligible
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About Affect

Hospitals and Health Care
Remote
51-200 employees
Website

Benefits & Perks

Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Employer paid life and disability insurance
401k plan
Paid vacation
Sick time
Company observed holidays
Parental leave
Remote work flexibility

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