Bi-Lingual Licensed Certified Substance Abuse Counselor Therapist

Job Summary

ThriveWell Recovery Centers is seeking a compassionate, mission-driven, Bi-Lingual Spanish-Speaking Certified Substance Abuse Counselor (CSAC) to join our growing behavioral health team.

This role is ideal for a dedicated substance use professional who is passionate about helping adults struggling with substance use and co-occurring mental health challenges build lasting recovery. The CSAC will provide substance use counseling, group facilitation, recovery education, relapse prevention support, case coordination, and client engagement services within a collaborative outpatient treatment environment.

The ideal candidate is CSAC-certified or CSAC-eligible in Virginia, fluent in English and Spanish, and committed to delivering culturally competent, recovery-focused care with professionalism, compassion, and strong documentation standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide substance use counseling and recovery support to clients participating in outpatient treatment programs.
• Facilitate structured groups focused on relapse prevention, coping skills, life skills, recovery education, emotional regulation, and substance use recovery.
• Assist with intake screenings, client orientation, substance use assessments, and ongoing recovery planning under appropriate clinical supervision.
• Support the development and implementation of individualized service plans in collaboration with licensed clinicians and the multidisciplinary treatment team.
• Provide client support, motivation, engagement, and accountability throughout the treatment process.
• Identify client needs, barriers to care, and risk factors, and communicate concerns promptly to clinical leadership.
• Provide crisis support, de-escalation, and appropriate referrals under supervision and within scope of practice.
• Maintain timely, accurate, and HIPAA-compliant documentation, including group notes, progress notes, service documentation, and care coordination records.
• Collaborate with therapists, case managers, medical providers, nurses, peer/recovery support staff, and community partners.
• Participate in treatment team meetings, case reviews, supervision, and quality improvement activities.
• Support discharge planning, aftercare coordination, and continuity of care.

Minimum Qualifications

Education / Certification

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate or bachelor’s degree in human services, counseling, psychology, social work, or related field preferred.
• Active CSAC, CSAC-Supervisee, or eligibility for CSAC certification in Virginia preferred.

Experience

• Minimum of two years of experience in behavioral health, substance use treatment, recovery support, or related human services setting preferred.
• Experience working with adults with substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions strongly preferred.

Language

• Fluency in both Spanish and English required.
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients and families in Spanish.

Preferred Skills & Competencies

• Strong understanding of substance use disorders, recovery principles, relapse prevention, and trauma-informed care.
• Experience facilitating substance use recovery groups.
• Excellent communication, engagement, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong documentation skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Professional, ethical, compassionate, and client-centered approach.
• Experience with EHR systems and telehealth platforms preferred.

About ThriveWell Recovery Centers

ThriveWell Recovery Centers is dedicated to transforming lives through compassionate, comprehensive behavioral healthcare. We specialize in treating substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders through evidence-based programming designed to meet individuals where they are in their recovery journey.

At ThriveWell, we believe every individual deserves the opportunity not just to recover, but to thrive.

ThriveWell Recovery Centers is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Pay: From $70,000.00 per year

Benefits

• 403(b) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person