Certified Substance Abuse Counselor - Supervisees Welcome
Listed compensation
$22-$27.5/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
About the Role
Align Integrated Care PLLC is looking for a passionate and dedicated Certified Substance Abuse Counselor to join our growing team in Sandston, VA. This is a meaningful opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of individuals on their recovery journey — and we proudly welcome supervisees looking to build their careers in substance abuse counseling!
Responsibilities
- Provide individual, group, and family substance abuse counseling sessions
- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans for clients in recovery
- Conduct comprehensive assessments and intake evaluations for new clients
- Monitor client progress and adjust treatment plans as clinically appropriate
- Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in compliance with regulatory standards
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver integrated, whole-person care
- Provide crisis intervention and support as needed
Requirements
- Current Virginia CSAC (Certified Substance Abuse Counselor) certification or CSAC-A supervisee status
- Experience or strong interest in substance use disorder treatment and recovery support
- Knowledge of evidence-based practices such as CBT, motivational interviewing, and trauma-informed care
- Strong clinical documentation and case management skills
- Ability to build rapport and maintain therapeutic boundaries with a diverse client population
- Excellent communication, empathy, and problem-solving skills
- Willingness to work collaboratively within an integrated care model
About Us
Align Integrated Care PLLC is a behavioral health practice based in Sandston, VA, committed to providing compassionate, comprehensive care that addresses the whole person — mind, body, and spirit.
Our clients trust us to walk alongside them through some of life's most challenging moments, and our team thrives in a supportive, mission-driven environment. Whether you're an experienced clinician or an emerging professional, Align is a place where your growth and your clients' well-being are equally valued.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
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 ~$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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