Substance Abuse Counselor (A.C.T.)
Listed compensation
$62K - $75K
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
Ask the employer about call expectations, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
Benefits
- 401(k)
- Company parties
- Competitive salary
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of individuals overcoming substance use challenges? We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate QMHP or CSAC to join our team and provide in-community support services.
- Position: Full-Time Substance Abuse Services
- Location: Community-based (travel within service area required)
- Schedule: Monday through Friday 9-5
Responsibilities Include
Conducting comprehensive assessments, treatment planning, and clinical interventions for individuals struggling with substance abuse and co-occurring mental health conditions.
- Delivering person-centered, evidence-based services in community and home settings.
- Providing crisis intervention, counseling, and ongoing therapeutic support.
- Collaborating with families, community resources, and multidisciplinary teams to support recovery goals.
- Maintaining accurate and timely documentation in compliance with agency and regulatory standards.
Generalist Clinical Staff Duties
Demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to carry out rehabilitation and support functions, including skills restoration and care coordination.
Provide services within the scope of their credentialing and expertise to support the individual’s treatment plan.
Attend treatment team meetings, as available, and document all client interactions.
Maintain a working knowledge of DMAS, DBHDS, and MCO rules and regulations to ensure compliance.
Ensure all personnel documents are accurate and up to date, and promptly notify Human Resources of any changes that may affect job functions.
Qualifications
- Must be licensed in Virginia as a LMHP, LPC-R, LCSW, LCSW-S or CSAC
- Experience with substance abuse treatment, recovery support, and mental health services preferred.
- Strong communication, organizational, and clinical skills.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating with a supportive team.
- Reliable transportation for community-based service delivery.
Key Responsibilities
The counselor will conduct comprehensive assessments, develop treatment plans, and provide clinical interventions for individuals with substance use and co-occurring mental health conditions. They will also deliver person-centered services in community settings while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to support recovery goals.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- 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, 50% are remote, 48% have no call, 68% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Virginia is 101.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$69k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $68k in an average-cost state. 61.1% of Virginia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Substance Abuse Counselor (A.C.T.) at Estelle's Professional Community Services a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Substance Use / Addiction Counselor — ranked against 1,008 active Substance Use / Addiction Counselor listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
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