Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits:

• Company parties
• Flexible schedule
• Training & development

Certified Substance Abuse Counselor (IOP Program)

Location: 3700 Festival Park Plz, Chester VA 23831
Full-time In Office 3 Days a week 9am-5pm Reports to: Clinical Director

$250.00-$300.00 Per Session

Are you ready to lead with purpose, compassion, and expertise? Step into a role where your clinical skills change livesand your voice shapes recovery. At Progressive Community Services we dont just provide treatment. We build futures.

As a Certified Substance Abuse Counselor in our Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP), youll be at the forefront of transforming lives through evidence-based care, trauma-informed practice, and person-centered planning. Under the guidance of a licensed clinical supervisor, youll support individuals battling substance use disorders on their path to stability and success.

What Youll Do

• Conduct initial screenings, ASAM assessments, and substance use evaluations using DSM-5
• Develop individualized service plans in partnership with clients and clinical teams
• Deliver group and individual counseling sessions using CBT, MI, and trauma-informed approaches
• Coordinate referrals for housing, employment, healthcare, and legal services
• Monitor participation and recovery progress, and document outcomes with precision and care
• Respond to crises with empathy and professionalismensuring safety and dignity
• Uphold the highest standards of ethical, clinical, and regulatory compliance

What You Bring

• Credentialed as a CSAC in Virginia (required)
• Bachelors degree in a human services field + 3 years of direct experience in SUD treatment
• Deep understanding of substance use recovery models, risk management, and relapse prevention
• Strong knowledge of HIPAA, 42 CFR Part 2, and trauma-informed care practices
• Proven skills in case management, documentation, and interagency collaboration
• A passion for working with diverse communities and creating inclusive spaces for healing
• Salary commensurate with experience

Key Competencies

• Attention to detail, sound judgment, and critical thinking
• Communication excellence and compassionate engagement
• Time management and adaptability in fast-paced clinical environments
• Ethical integrity and a commitment to service excellence

Additional Requirements

• Valid Virginia drivers license and acceptable driving record
• Satisfactory background check and child protective services clearance
• OIG Exclusion List screening clearance

Be the Difference

This isnt just a jobits a calling. If you believe in leading with courage, serving with compassion, and achieving clinical excellence, then we want to meet you .

Join us. Be a leader today. Transform lives every day.

Job Tags

Full time, Flexible hours, 3 days per week,

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