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Align Integrated Care P
Sandston, Virginia

Certified Substance Abuse Counselor - Supervisees Welcome

CounselorFull-Time

Listed compensation

$22-$27.5/hr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 35m ago · Verified live

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

Treatment planningAssessmentIntake evaluationGroup counselingFamily counselingMultidisciplinary collaboration

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).

Top Counselor Jobs

32 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution32 jobs · 22 employers

7
<$75k
8
$75k-90k
4
$90k-105k
6
$105k-120k
7
$120k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks29 jobs · 22 employers

401k / retirement match
93%
CME allowance
28%
Sign-on bonus
21%
Loan repayment
14%
PSLF eligible
14%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.1this job 3.0
Better work-life than 30% of Substance Use / Addiction Counselor listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,008 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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