Certified Substance Abuse Counselor CSAC
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.
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
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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