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Align Integrated Care P
Sandston, Virginia

Certified Substance Abuse Counselor (Supervisees Welcome!)

Counselor Top 25% in Addiction Medicine (Counseling)Full-Time

Listed compensation

$22-$27.5/hr

The week, per this posting

Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations and weekend coverage.

Posted 4mo ago

Job Description

About the Role

Join ALIGN INTEGRATED CARE PLLC as a Certified Substance Abuse Counselor in Sandston, VA! We are looking for compassionate professionals to help individuals on their journey to recovery, providing support and guidance in a nurturing environment.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct individual and group counseling sessions for clients dealing with substance abuse issues.
  • Develop and implement personalized treatment plans tailored to each client's needs.
  • Case management assessments, activities, progress.
  • Monitor client progress and adjust treatment plans as necessary.
  • Provide crisis intervention and support to clients in need.
  • Facilitate educational workshops and support groups for clients and their families.
  • Maintain accurate and confidential client records in compliance with regulations.
  • Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure comprehensive care.
  • Stay updated on best practices and trends in substance abuse treatment.

Requirements

  • Valid certification as a Substance Abuse Counselor (CSAC or equivalent).
  • Experience in counseling individuals with substance use disorders.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work collaboratively within a team setting.
  • Compassionate and non-judgmental demeanor towards clients.
  • Documentation of assessments, treatment plans, individual notes, group notes, case management activities, and discharge summaries
  • Knowledge of state and federal regulations regarding substance abuse treatment.
  • Willingness to supervise and mentor new counselors.
  • Commitment to ongoing professional development and training.

About Us

ALIGN INTEGRATED CARE PLLC has been serving the community for over 5 years, providing exceptional care and support for individuals struggling with mental health and substance abuse. Our clients appreciate our holistic approach, while our employees value a supportive workplace that fosters growth and collaboration.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Individual CounselingTreatment PlanningClient DocumentationMultidisciplinary CollaborationInterpersonal CommunicationMentoring

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Certified Substance Abuse Counselor (Supervisees Welcome!) at ALIGN INTEGRATED CARE P a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Addiction Medicine (Counseling) — ranked against 1,299 active Addiction Medicine (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc.

Addiction Medicine — Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Substance Use / Addiction Counselor listings this role was benchmarked against, 44% are remote, 40% have no call, 58% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Virginia is 101.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$51k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $51k in an average-cost state. 61.1% of Virginia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Salary Distribution36 jobs · 27 employers

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<$80k
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$80k-100k
9
$100k-120k
7
$120k-140k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks31 jobs · 27 employers

401k / retirement match
90%
CME allowance
35%
Sign-on bonus
29%
Loan repayment
26%
PSLF eligible
13%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.1this job 6.6
Better work-life than 80% of Addiction Medicine (Counseling) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,299 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Sandston

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$311k
Median resident rent
$1,211/mo
Residents’ average commute
25 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
97.9
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Richmond, VA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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