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Lead Counselor

Acadia Healthcare


Job Location:

Roanoke, VA - USA

Hourly Salary: USD 32 - 36
Posted: 18 October 2026 (8 days ago)
Application Deadline: 15 January 2027
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Overview

Outpatient MAT Opioid Treatment Program

Seeking:Substance Use Counselor

  • LPC or LCSW

Full-Time Hours:

  • Monday - Friday 5 AM - 2 PM
  • Rotating Saturday mornings

Our 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)
  • Employee Assistance Program(EAP) offering continued support to employee lifestyle and well-being
  • Early morning hours offering a great work/life balance
  • Opportunityfor growth that is second to none in the industry

Our Team:

Roanoke Comprehensive Treatment Center (CTC) located in Roanoke VA is part of Acadia Healthcares Comprehensive Treatment Centers the leading provider of medication-assisted treatment in the nation. Our counseling team provides compassionate high-quality counseling and therapy to patients that are seeking recovery from Opioid Use Disorder.

Your Job as a Substance Use Counselor/Counselor Lead:

The Substance Use Counselor Lead is a counseling professional who is instrumental in providing treatment and support to assist patients in their recovery from Opioid Use Disorder. Substance Use Counselors provide high quality compassionate care through various mediums which include individual and group counseling sessions modify problem behaviors and may also provide counseling services to families of patients through an outpatient setting.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Conducts individual counseling sessions as scheduled and documents;
  • Conducts group and/or family sessions as scheduled and document;
  • May co-facilitate assigned group or family sessions;
  • Responsible for initial patient assessments as well as follow up assessment;
  • Prepares individual treatment plan for each assigned patient;
  • May act as a liaison between referral sources and patient;
  • Provides crisis intervention to patients as needed;
  • May plan for aftercare for assigned patients;
  • May act as a liaison with insurance carriers as requested;
  • May provide case management duties for patients ensuring individualized quality care.
  • Evaluates patients needs and determines if referrals to other programs or facilities is needed;
  • Ensures all documentation regarding patient care treatment and incidents are completed timely and in a clear concise manner and within policy guidelines;
  • May assist in the training of new clinical staff and interns;
  • May serve as lead for the team coordinating the activities of other clinical or direct patient care personnel providing direction and clinical guidance; and
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Eligible positions may qualify for student loan forgiveness through HRSA depending on clinic site eligibility. Check your eligibilityhere: HRSA Eligibility

Role Location: Virginia

Calculated Salary Range for role: $32.00 - $36.50 per hour

Qualifications

Education Requirements:

  • Minimum education as required to obtain certification or licensure in the state the facility operates applies:
  • Minimum Bachelors degree in any field of study from an accredited college or university.
  • Prefer a Masters degree in social or health services from an accredited college or university.

Experience Requirements

  • Masters degree: Minimum 6 years counseling work experience
  • Bachelors or Associate degree: 8 years of work experience; or
  • No degree: 10 years of counseling work experience

Your Skills and Qualifications:

  • Experience providing counseling in an addiction recovery detox substance use disorder (SUD) or opioid treatment program (OTP) environment
  • Prior knowledge/experience working with MAT (medication-assisted treatment) is highly preferred
  • Previous experience providing guidance and direction to others

Licenses/Certifications:

  • LPC or LCSW

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individuals characteristics protected by applicable state federal and local laws.

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About Company

Acadia Healthcare operates a network of premier behavioral healthcare facilities in the United States and Puerto Rico. Offering multiple levels of care for all populations.

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