Certified Substance Abuse Counselor (CSAC)
HybridHampton, Virginia, United States
Job Summary
Provide integrated co-occurring substance use treatment services to individuals enrolled in the Assertive Community Treatment program across community settings, homes, shelters, and clinical facilities. Conduct screenings, assessments, and ongoing evaluations while delivering individual and group counseling, motivational interviewing, and relapse prevention strategies. Collaborate within the multidisciplinary ACT team to participate in daily meetings, treatment planning, and rotating crisis response, coordinating care with medical staff and community providers. Assist clients in developing coping skills, recovery goals, and healthy support systems while ensuring accurate documentation in the electronic health record system. Maintain confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2 regulations.
Required Qualifications
- Current Virginia Certified Substance Abuse Counselor (CSAC) credential
- Knowledge of substance use disorders, co-occurring disorders, recovery principles, and community behavioral health services
- Experience working with adults with serious mental illness and/or substance use disorders
- Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record
- Ability to work flexible hours as needed for community-based services and crisis response
- Strong organizational, communication, and documentation skills
- Ability to travel throughout the community regularly
- Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, and lift up to 25 pounds as needed
- Ability to safely operate a motor vehicle
Desired Qualifications
- Experience in ACT, ARTS, MAT/OBAT, crisis services, or community mental health
- Knowledge of motivational interviewing, harm reduction, trauma-informed care, and recovery-oriented systems of care
- Experience with electronic health record systems
- Bilingual abilities
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