Charlottesville, Virginia, United States · On-site
Job DetailsJob Location: Charlottesville, VA 22911We are offering a $2,000 Sign On Bonus!!! Schedule: Monday-Friday 5a-1:30p; rotating Saturday 6:30am-10:30am ARS Treatment Centers specialize in outpatient treatment for …
Skills: Clinical Supervision, Case Management, Substance Use Treatment, Patient Assessment, Mentorship
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The Lead Counselor provides clinical leadership and administrative oversight to ensure high-quality care for patients with opioid use disorder. This includes managing a caseload, auditing clinical documentation, and mentoring counseling staff to maintain regulatory compliance.
Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in psychology, counseling, or human services, with a Master's degree preferred. A minimum of 3 years of clinical experience is required, including at least one year in a substance use treatment setting.
Job DetailsJob Location: Charlottesville, VA 22911We are offering a $2,000 Sign On Bonus!!!
Schedule: Monday-Friday 5a-1:30p; rotating Saturday 6:30am-10:30am
ARS Treatment Centers specialize in outpatient treatment for those suffering from opioid use disorder. Our clinic is one of ten locations in the mid-Atlantic region that provides specialized outpatient medication-assisted treatment..
Respect, Empowerment, Professionalism, and Excellence are operationalized at all levels of the organization. We welcome input and ideas from patients and staff at all levels and incorporate them into our daily activities, interactions and strategic plan. We are currently seeking a Lead Counselor to join our team!
ARS rewards it’s employees for their hard work and dedication to providing the best care possible, with a wide-range of benefits and perks to show we care.
Benefits
We offer flexible scheduling to accommodate your work/life balance
Opportunities for Career Advancement and Personal Growth
Affordable Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits for You & Your Family
401k Retirement With Company Match
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) & Health Reimbursement Accounts (HRA)
Paid Time Off - Vacation, Personal, Sick Days & Paid Holidays
Short-term Disability and Maternity Leave Options, Personal and Family Medical Leave
Company provided Life and Long Term Disability Coverage
And More!
Tickets At Work for Discounted Entertainment Tickets
Optional Legal & Identity Protection Services
The Lead Counselor assists the Regional Clinical Supervisor and Executive Director in ensuring the delivery of high-quality clinical and administrative services to patients and their families. This senior role requires the individual to serve as a working role model and clinical resource for counseling staff. The Lead Counselor is expected to consistently uphold and promote the vision, mission, and values of the company.
Maintain caseload per State Regulations
Assist the Clinical Supervisor with auditing admission and discharge charts and supporting the development and follow-through of Plans of Care (POC) to ensure timely and accurate completion of required documentation, including but not limited to biopsychosocial assessments, interpretive summaries, pre-authorizations, ASAM LOC 2.1 screenings, and accurate patient status, tags, and program assignments within ARS policy timelines.
Provide oversight and organization of treatment team meeting minutes and related documentation.
Maintain compliance with all state, federal, certification, and licensure training requirements.
Provide oversight and support to counselors and counselor trainees to promote timely completion of work and adherence to program policies and procedures, including documentation review as directed by the Regional Clinical Supervisor.
Support the onboarding of new counselors, including conducting shadowing sessions and reviewing 30-day training progress.
Conduct weekly check-ins with new counselors during their first 90 days to:
Document progress and identify additional training needs
Communicate observations and recommendations to the Clinical Supervisor and Executive Director
Provide ongoing mentorship and coaching to counselors to support professional development and clinical skill-building.
Maintain direct responsibility for ensuring the quality and timeliness of training and orientation for new counseling staff.
In coordination with the Regional Clinical Supervisor, support and co-facilitate bi-weekly or monthly clinical supervision sessions.
Participate in the emergency on-call rotation as required.
Assist with intake and inquiry calls as needed.
Coordinate admissions and communication with local jails to ensure smooth patient transitions.
Attend required management, clinical, and treatment team meetings on a weekly basis to support consultation and coordination of care for current caseloads.
Assist with the supervision of counselors, if qualified and as directed by the Regional Clinical Supervisor.
Support the Clinical Supervisor with administrative oversight of counselors, including:
Weekly review of treatment notes and identification of incomplete or non-compliant documentation
Follow-up with counselors regarding outstanding treatment plans to provide guidance and identify training needs
Assistance with oversight of discharge analysis report completion
Maintain working knowledge and compliance with state licensure standards, CARF standards, 42 CFR, HIPAA regulations, and all company policies.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in psychology, counseling, or human services
License Preferred (LSW, LPC, LSATP, or LCSW)
Minimum of 3 years of clinical experience, including at least 1 year in a substance use treatment setting
Virginia licensure or certification preferred
Recovery Starts Here
Addiction Recovery Systems restores lives by providing state of the art treatment to individuals affected by the disease of addiction. We provide an environment of recovery enhancing the lives of individuals, families and community by embracing our core values of Respect, Empowerment, Professionalism and Excellence. ARS believes in the philosophy of Harm Reduction, which is a public health strategy that was developed for individuals with substance abuse problems for whom abstinence was not feasible. Harm reduction approaches have been effective in reducing morbidity and mortality. Harm reduction is a strategy that aims to reduce the harms associated with certain behaviors. When applied to substance abuse there is a focus on reducing negative consequences, and aims to increase health, social and economic outcomes. (NIH, 2008)
Offices: 3433 Trindle Rd, Camp Hill, Pennsylvania 17011, US · 2192 Embassy Dr, Lancaster, Pennsylvania 17603, US · 103 S Pantops Dr, Pantops, Virginia 22911, US · 163 Quigley Blvd, New Castle, Delaware 19720, US · 24 W Bel Air Ave, Aberdeen, Maryland 21001, US
Recovery Starts Here
Addiction Recovery Systems restores lives by providing state of the art treatment to individuals affected by the disease of addiction. We provide an environment of recovery enhancing the lives of individuals, families and community by embracing our core values of Respect, Empowerment, Professionalism and Excellence. ARS believes in the philosophy of Harm Reduction, which is a public health strategy that was developed for individuals with substance abuse problems for whom abstinence was not feasible. Harm reduction approaches have been effective in reducing morbidity and mortality. Harm reduction is a strategy that aims to reduce the harms associated with certain behaviors. When applied to substance abuse there is a focus on reducing negative consequences, and aims to increase health, social and economic outcomes. (NIH, 2008)
Offices: 3433 Trindle Rd, Camp Hill, Pennsylvania 17011, US · 2192 Embassy Dr, Lancaster, Pennsylvania 17603, US · 103 S Pantops Dr, Pantops, Virginia 22911, US · 163 Quigley Blvd, New Castle, Delaware 19720, US · 24 W Bel Air Ave, Aberdeen, Maryland 21001, US
