Substance Abuse Counselor

National Capital Treatment and Recovery

2 days ago

Arlington, Virginia$76K - $85KFull TimeCounselor

✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

Job Description

About the Role

Join National Capital Treatment and Recovery as a Substance Abuse Counselor – Bilingual Spanish Preferred in United States.

Key Responsibilities

Abide by Program and NCTR policy and procedures b.

Ensure all CARF standards are instituted and maintained c.

Promote, in public and private contacts, the quality standards and ethical practices of NCTR staff d.

Requirements

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.

Benefits & Compensation

Salary: $76K - $85K

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join National Capital Treatment and Recovery as a Substance Abuse Counselor – Bilingual Spanish Preferred.

Key Skills

Individual CounselingGroup CounselingPsychosocial AssessmentTreatment PlanningCase ManagementCrisis InterventionSpanish ProficiencyBehavior ManagementClinical DocumentationPatient AdvocacyASAM Criteria12 Step Recovery Process

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Overview

This Substance Abuse Counselor position at National Capital Treatment and Recovery includes the following lifestyle factors: no on-call duties, no weekend requirements. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.

Addiction Medicine — Counselor Career Context

This Addiction Medicine position at National Capital Treatment and Recovery is open to counselor candidates.

Licensed counselors and therapists are in high demand as mental health awareness grows, with telehealth platforms creating new opportunities for remote practice.

Compensation Analysis

National Capital Treatment and Recovery lists compensation for this counselor position at $76k to $85k annually.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Arlington, Virginia.

Why This Position Stands Out

No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
Transparent compensation ($76k–$85k)

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Individual Counseling, Group Counseling, Psychosocial Assessment, Treatment Planning, Case Management, Crisis Intervention, Spanish Proficiency, Behavior Management. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Addiction Medicine role.

Core responsibilities: Provide direct individual and group counseling services for adults in a residential substance abuse treatment program. Coordinate all elements of client treatment, including psychosocial assessments, individualized service plans, and clinical documentation.

Benefits package: Full benefits package. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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