Substance Abuse Counselor Outpatient

About the role

Youth For Tomorrow Behavioral Health Services is seeking a licensed substance abuse counselor to provide outpatient services at our Woodbridge, Virginia office. The clinician will provide both mental health and substance use assessments and treatment services to adolescents and adults. YFT‑BHS provides outpatient substance use treatment at the ASAM 1.0 level of care.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive behavioral health and substance use intakes and assessments.
• Provide individual and potentially group treatment for mental health and substance use disorders.
• Develop and maintain individualized treatment plans.
• Provide services to adolescents and adults at the ASAM 1.0 outpatient level of care.
• Conduct and document substance use screenings, including coordination of drug testing when appropriate.
• Provide clinical supervision for staff pursuing the Certified Substance Abuse Counselor (CSAC) credential in Virginia.
• Maintain timely, accurate, and compliant clinical documentation.
• Collaborate with families, referral sources, community partners, and other treatment providers.
• Maintain a weekly caseload of approximately 22 to 25 completed sessions, depending on the number of CSAC supervision assignments, group treatment when needed, and other assigned clinical responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Hold a graduate degree in counseling, social work, psychology, or a related behavioral health field.
• Be licensed in Virginia to provide independent mental health services, preferably as an LPC, LCSW, or LSATP.
• Hold a CSAC credential or possess equivalent education, training, and experience in substance use treatment.
• Meet Virginia requirements to provide clinical supervision to individuals pursuing the CSAC credential.
• Have experience conducting both mental health and substance use assessments.
• Have knowledge of ASAM criteria and the ability to determine appropriate levels of care.
• Have experience providing outpatient substance use treatment at the ASAM 1.0 level of care.
• Understand drug‑screening procedures and applicable substance use policies.
• Possess the clinical skills necessary to assess treatment needs and provide appropriate interventions.
• Communicate effectively with patients, parents or guardians, staff, referral sources, and community partners.
• Demonstrate sound clinical judgment and decision‑making.
• Adapt to changing needs while remaining focused on treatment and organizational goals.
• Maintain the required schedule, including three evenings per week in the Woodbridge office.
• Support the faith‑based mission and values of Youth For Tomorrow.
• Criminal background checks: FBI, Child Abuse and Neglect, and HHS suitability.

Benefits

• Competitive Northern Virginia salary commensurate with experience and credentials.
• Health and dental insurance.
• Life insurance.
• A 5% employer retirement match.
• Continuing education and ongoing professional training.
• A generous clinical incentive plan.
• Opportunities for professional growth within an expanding behavioral health program.

Pay

Salary Range: 100k-103k

Schedule

This is a full-time, Monday-through-Friday hybrid position with the following schedule: Four days per week in the Woodbridge office from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m Mon thru Wed and Thurs 9am to 5pm. Fridays are exclusively virtual, 9am to 5pm with all services provided through telehealth that day.