Substance Abuse Counselor - Jail Based Services

Your role as a Substance Use Counselor

As a Full-Time Substance Use Disorder Counselor, you will manage a caseload of incarcerated individuals enrolled in our jail-based treatment program. Responsibilities include:

• Conducting screenings and intake assessments
• Identifying clinical needs and developing individualized treatment plans
• Providing both group and individual counseling
• Delivering substance use education
• Coordinating case management services
• Assisting with crisis intervention and discharge planning
• Serving as a liaison between correctional staff, the criminal justice system, and community-based providers

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Services
• One (1) year of experience providing services to individuals living with a substance use disorder (SUD) and/or experience working in a correctional setting.
• Must be eligible to register as a CSAC Supervisee within the first 30 days of hire.
• Valid Virginia driver's license.

What you need to be successful

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively engage with incarcerated individuals and collaborate with correctional staff and community partners.
• Experience with documentation and treatment planning systems for effective case management.
• A solid understanding of substance use disorders and crisis intervention techniques.

Knowledge and skills required for the position

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Services
• One (1) year of experience providing services to individuals living with a substance use disorder (SUD) and/or experience working in a correctional setting.
• Must be eligible to register as a CSAC Supervisee within the first 30 days of hire.
• Valid Virginia driver's license.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• A Flexible Spending Account
• Paid Time Off
• Participation in the Virginia Retirement System (VRS)