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D19-2023-935-001: Substance Abuse Therapist- License Eligible/Licensed
Job Code:D19-2023-935-001
Location:Petersburg, Virginia
Days:Monday - Friday
Hours:8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Full Time / Part Time:Full-Time Salaried
  

Job Description/Essential Functions:
District 19 CSB Petersburg Clinic, located in Petersburg, VA has an exciting opportunity for full time employment providing treatment services to individuals with substance use and co-occurring mental health/substance use disorders in both a clinic and community setting.  Staff person must work closely with criminal justice personnel, to include probation officers, deputies, nursing staff and other treatment providers.   Essential duties of this position are to provide drug court and other clinical assessments, Substance Abuse screenings, individual and group counseling, linking and coordinating services back to D19 clinics.  In addition, the person must be able to administer and interpret clinical instruments and construct clinical summaries.

Requirements: (Experience, Essential Education, and Skills Needed):

Successful applicant must be Licensed or license eligible as a LPC, LCSW, LSATP, LCP, etc...

Masters Degree in human services field. Experience providing crisis counseling & counseling to individuals involved with the criminal justice is preferred. Two years experience providing SA group & individual counseling. License eligibility is preferred. Experience writing clinical reports and summaries to include appropriate substance use diagnosis. 

Knowledge of CSB system; clinical motivation of clients; case management; etiology of substance use; related mental disorders; self -help groups; bio, psycho, and social aspects of substance use. Skills in group, oral and written communication; multi-cultural sensitivities; sound judgment. 2 years of direct services in the area of SUD.

Preferred qualifications include extensive experience working with SUD and dually Diagnosed SUD/SMI Adults, experience providing individual and group therapy, strong knowledge of SUD and mental health issues and diagnosis, crisis intervention experience and clinical record documentation skills. 

Preferred Qualifications / Other Relevant Job Information:
Salary:
Position is a Grade 210 or 211, starting salary is $50,304 or $53,322, depending on licensure status. 
Salaries are negotiable. 

*Agency may provide supervision towards licensure.

Benefits:
Health insurance, company-sponsored retirement plan through Virginia Retirement System.
Paid Sick, Annual, and Holiday leave, plus including birthday leave.
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District 19 Community Service Board is a qualifying employer for public service loan forgiveness (PSLF). PSLF is a federal program available to full-time government and nonprofit employees who have Federal Direct Loans and have made 120 payments on the Federal Direct Loans (after Oct. 1, 2007) may be eligible for the remaining loan balance to be forgiven. For more information, check out Public Service Loan Forgiveness information on the Federal Student Aid website

Position requires valid Driver’s License in state of residence with a point balance of -6 or higher, and an extensive pre-employment background check and drug screening.

District 19 is committed to developing a multicultural workplace. Minorities and persons with disabilities seeking career advancement are encouraged to apply. EEO.

Position is open until filled.

$3,000 Sign on Bonus to qualified applicant. *Restrictions apply