Csac: Certified Substance Abuse Counselor

Looking to join a dynamic team? The Barry Robinson Center is expanding their Outpatient Program for Adolescents and Young Adults. As a Certified Substance Abuse Counselor you would provide assessment, case management, individual, group and family therapies and education to patients and/or families.  

Responsibilities include preparing and conducting group sessions, updating treatment plans and implementing goals and objectives for patient's treatments. Ability to coordinate care with schools, probation and/or parole officers, as well as other providers and parents as needed or requested. 

This role would also involve building community relationships and networking opportunities within the mental and behavioral health field. CSAC position is for direct care operating from our office space in Norfolk, Virginia. 

We have full-time and part-time options available. Part-time would be between 15-20 hours per week. 

Qualifications:

• Must be a Certified Substance Abuse Counselor (CSAC) through the Virginia Department of Health Professions and in good standing
• A passion for work with young adults who are struggling with both mental illness and substance use disorders (co-occurring disorders)
• Have a strong knowledge with SAMHSA/ ASAM criteria 
• Ability to work a flexible schedule to include late afternoon and evenings as needed to accommodate IOP program launch events
• Bilingual communication preferred 
• Must be able to provide direct-care/on site duties (our offices are located in Norfolk, VA) 

BENEFITS:

• Full benefits including medical, dental and vision insurance
• 403(b) retirement plan with company contribution
• Company paid life and long-term disability insurance
• Generous paid annual leave (Vacation) 
• Paid sick leave
• 7 Paid Holidays (Juneteenth added 2022, and MLK being added in 2023)
• Tuition reimbursement, details below:
• $3,000 per calendar year after 6 months of tenure
• $5,000 per calendar year after 2 years of tenure 
• PLSF Eligible NonProfit Organization (Public Service Loan Forgiiveness Program)
• Employee events and activities
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Annual performance reviews 
• Opportunities for advancement
• And more!

The Barry Robinson Center provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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