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Acadia Healthcare·Lynchburg Comprehensive Treatment Center · Lynchburg, VA

Substance Use Counselor

Behavioral Health / PsychMon–Fri · Days
iPosting details
ScheduleDays
EducationBachelor's degree · Master's degree
Experience2+ years
SourceAcadia Healthcare · posted Sep 29, 2026
✓Requirements
Certifications
✓Certified Substance Use Disorder Counselor: CSAC-R, CSAC – must be eligible to obtain within 90 days of employment .
✓Licensed Mental Health Professionals: LPC-R, LPC, LCSW-R, LCSW, LSATP
Education
✓Bachelor's degree in counseling, social , or health services field, with 2+ years’ experience in counseling or social services field
✓Master's degree in counseling, social , or health services field, with 1 year of professional work experience
✓D egree must be from an accredited college or university.
Qualifications
✓Previous experience in addiction recovery or behavioral health settings, such as outpatient, residential, or correctional facilities.
✓Familiarity with Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT), including methadone, buprenorphine, and naltrexone.
✓Experience conducting individual and group counseling sessions focused on substance use recovery.
✓Knowledge of evidence-based practices, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), and relapse prevention techniques.
✓Documentation experience, including maintaining clinical notes, treatment plans, and progress updates in accordance with state and federal guidelines.
✓Familiarity with state regulatory standards (e.g., 42 CFR Part 2, HIPAA, Joint Commission standards).
✓Experience collaborating in a multidisciplinary team with medical staff, case managers, and peer support specialists.
+Benefits
✓Semi-Annual Bonus Program
✓Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
✓Competitive 401(k) plan
✓Paid vacation and sick time
✓Employer-paid clinical supervision (free to employees)
✓Free and unlimited access to 500+ accredited Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
+Lynchburg Comprehensive Treatment Center
1behavioral health role open
LynchburgVA · 95 mi to Richmond
Pay for this position
Employer-posted
$25 – $28/hr
vs. Virginia behavioral health roles that post payvs. VA behavioral health rolesmedian $29.00
$15/hrTop of this range is 3% below the state median$65/hr
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✓You’ll need
Certifications
✓Certified Substance Use Disorder Counselor: CSAC-R, CSAC – must be eligible to obtain within 90 days of employment .
✓Licensed Mental Health Professionals: LPC-R, LPC, LCSW-R, LCSW, LSATP
Education
✓Bachelor's degree in counseling, social , or health services field, with 2+ years’ experience in counseling or social services field
✓Master's degree in counseling, social , or health services field, with 1 year of professional work experience
✓D egree must be from an accredited college or university.
Qualifications
✓Previous experience in addiction recovery or behavioral health settings, such as outpatient, residential, or correctional facilities.
✓Familiarity with Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT), including methadone, buprenorphine, and naltrexone.
✓Experience conducting individual and group counseling sessions focused on substance use recovery.
✓Knowledge of evidence-based practices, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), and relapse prevention techniques.
✓Documentation experience, including maintaining clinical notes, treatment plans, and progress updates in accordance with state and federal guidelines.
✓Familiarity with state regulatory standards (e.g., 42 CFR Part 2, HIPAA, Joint Commission standards).
✓Experience collaborating in a multidisciplinary team with medical staff, case managers, and peer support specialists.
+Benefits
Semi-Annual Bonus ProgramMedical, Dental, and Vision insuranceCompetitive 401(k) planPaid vacation and sick time

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About the role

Substance Use Counselors provide high quality, compassionate care through various mediums which include both individual and group counseling sessions.