Substance Abuse Counselor
Civitas Health ServicesRole Overview
Civitas Health Services is hiring a mid-level Substance Abuse Counselor. This is a full-time role in Sandston. posted 2 days ago. The posted range is $51k to $62k. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.
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Job Description
Civitas Health Services, Inc. is seeking a skilled and compassionate CSAC-S, LMHP, or LMHP-Eligible Practitioner with scope of practice to join our dynamic Substance Abuse Intensive Outpatient Program (SAIOP). If you're passionate about empowering individuals through recovery in a group setting, we'd love to have you on our team.
As a Practitioner, you will facilitate group therapy sessions for participants and work within a multidisciplinary team (assisting with Care Coordination) in our Substance Abuse Intensive Outpatient Program (SAIOP); delivering services under the ASAM Level 2.1 standard of care. This is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful impact while working alongside a dedicated team committed to providing high-quality behavioral healthcare
Compensation Package:
- Base salary range $50,568 - $62,250 based on experience
Bonus Incentive Program:
- You will be enrolled in our monthly performance-based incentive program, MAP (Motivation, Ambition, Progress). This point-based program allows you to earn up to $10,000 annually in bonuses, in addition to your base salary.
Company Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short/Long-Term Disability, Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
Essential Job Duties
- Conduct Comprehensive Assessments: Perform intake assessments, diagnose individuals with mental health (MH), substance abuse (SA), intellectual disability (ID), and/or developmental disability (DD) diagnoses (based on credentials), and determine the appropriate level of care and service referrals.
- Provide Clinical Treatment: Deliver individual, group, family, and crisis intervention services to individuals with MH, SA, ID, and/or DD diagnoses, including facilitating Substance Abuse Intensive Outpatient Program (SAIOP) groups.
- Develop and Coordinate Treatment Plans: Develop person-centered treatment plans, complete ASAM multidimensional assessments, make appropriate referrals, and collaborate with internal and external providers to ensure coordinated, wrap-around care.
- Maintain Clinical Documentation: Complete accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation, including assessments, progress notes, treatment plans, authorizations, and other required records while maintaining quality assurance standards.
- Collaborate with Community Partners: Coordinate care with multidisciplinary teams and external stakeholders, including social services, healthcare providers, legal representatives, probation/parole officers, and other community resources to support positive client outcomes.
Job Qualifications
- Certification: State of Virginia licensure CSAC, CSAC-S, LMHP-E (with scope of practice), or LMHP (with scope of practice).
- Experience: 3+ years shaping lives in substance abuse services.
- Education: Minimum of Degree in human services, psychology, or similar.
- Expertise: Deep-rooted knowledge in ASAM criteria, substance abuse modalities, best practices, and cutting-edge rehab techniques.
- Assessment Skills:
- CSACCSAC-Supervisees: Conduct ASAM assessments.
- LMHP-ELMHP: Spearhead both ASAM and Bio-psychosocial assessments.
About Civitas Health Services
Civitas Health Services
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply for the Substance Abuse Counselor position at Civitas Health Services?
Use the Apply button above to submit your application directly to Civitas Health Services. Most applications take less than 5 minutes if your resume and contact details are ready, and you'll be routed to the employer's official application system to finish.
Where is the Substance Abuse Counselor position at Civitas Health Services located?
This position is based in Sandston. Civitas Health Services has not indicated remote or hybrid options for this role, so candidates should plan for on-site work.
How much does the Substance Abuse Counselor role at Civitas Health Services pay?
Civitas Health Services has posted a compensation range of $51k to $62k for this position. Final offers typically vary based on candidate experience, location, and internal salary bands.
When was the Substance Abuse Counselor role at Civitas Health Services posted?
This role was posted on June 26, 2026 (2 days ago). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.
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