Certified Substance Abuse Counselor CSAC

CounselorFull-Time

Listed compensation

$24-$25/hr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

Ask the employer about call expectations, weekend coverage, nights and shift pattern and time off.

Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

Benefits

  • Employee discounts
  • Paid time off

About the Role

Join Central Adult Day Healthcare Services as a CSAC in Richmond, VA, where you will play a vital role in supporting adults in their journey to recovery. Be part of a compassionate team dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for our clients.

Responsibilities

  • Provide clinical assessments and develop individualized treatment plans for clients.
  • Facilitate group and individual counseling sessions to promote recovery.
  • Collaborate with healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive care.
  • Maintain accurate and confidential client records and documentation.
  • Monitor client progress and adjust treatment plans as needed.
  • Engage clients in therapeutic activities that promote social interaction.
  • Educate clients and families about mental health and recovery resources.
  • Participate in regular team meetings and professional development opportunities.

Requirements

  • Must hold a valid CSAC certification and relevant licensure.
  • Experience in mental health or addiction counseling preferred.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
  • Compassionate demeanor and commitment to client care.
  • Knowledge of community resources and support services.
  • Proficient in documentation and record-keeping.
  • Flexible and adaptable to changing client needs.

About Us

Newly Acquired Substance Abuse Treatment Facility in Chesterfield, ASAM 3.3. Serving 15 beds for men.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Treatment PlanningGroup CounselingCase DocumentationPatient MonitoringMental Health EducationInterpersonal CommunicationCollaboration

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 $50k 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 Certified Substance Abuse Counselor CSAC at Central Adult Day Healthcare 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.

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Salary Distribution32 jobs · 22 employers

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<$75k
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$75k-90k
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$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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$92k-$125k
#3

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#4

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.1this job 6.6
Better work-life than 80% of Substance Use / Addiction Counselor listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,008 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • On-site

Living in Richmond

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$342k
Typical market rent
$1,648/mo
Residents’ average commute
22 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
97.9
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (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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Benefits & Perks

Employee Discounts
Paid Time Off