PRN Outpatient Substance Use Clinician

• Location 200 E. Second Ave.,Franklin, VA, 23851,United States
• Required Degree Masters
• Manage Others No

Western Tidewater Community Service Board welcomes you to join our team!

At WTCSB our mission is to provide a coordinated system of quality recovery-oriented care in Mental Health, Intellectual Disability, and Substance Abuse Services to the citizens of the cities of Franklin and Suffolk and the counties of Isle of Wight and Southampton. We continually strive to value staff, support diversity, and promote excellence and personal choice in the provision of consumer care.

Western Tidewater Community Service Board welcomes you to join our team!

At WTCSB our mission is to provide a coordinated system of quality recovery-oriented care in Mental Health, Intellectual Disability, and Substance Abuse Services to the citizens of the cities of Franklin and Suffolk and the counties of Isle of Wight and Southampton. We continually strive to value staff, support diversity, and promote excellence and personal choice in the provision of consumer care.

We are seeking a PRN Outpatient Substance Use LE/ Licensed Clinician

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Clinical Services and Group Facilitation

• Facilitate structured outpatient substance use treatment groups for individuals referred by District 42 Probation & Parole.
• Provide in-person and virtual group treatment at least twice weekly, or as needed based on program requirements.
• Utilize evidence-based interventions, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), relapse prevention, and psychoeducation.
• Address substance use, recovery maintenance, emotional regulation, decision‑making, life skills, and behavioral change.
• Promote a therapeutic environment that encourages accountability, participation, and mutual support.
• Provide individual clinical interventions when clinically indicated and authorized under program requirements.

2. Treatment Planning and Clinical Documentation

• Develop, review, and update Individualized Service Plans (ISPs) and ISP Service Reviews (ISP-SRs) in accordance with applicable requirements.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation within WTCSB's electronic health record, Credible.
• Document group participation, clinical interventions, individual progress, and treatment recommendations.
• Complete required clinical assessments, progress notes, discharge summaries, and other program documentation as assigned.
• Ensure documentation meets WTCSB, contractual, regulatory, and applicable payer standards.
• Collaborate with District 42 Probation & Parole staff regarding participant engagement, treatment progress, attendance, and completion of services.
• Communicate treatment concerns, nonattendance, and other relevant information in accordance with contractual requirements and applicable confidentiality laws.
• Participate in treatment coordination and discharge planning as appropriate.
• Support participants in identifying recovery resources and developing sustainable community support systems.

4. Program Participation and Compliance

• Attend relevant program meetings, clinical supervision, and required agency training.
• Maintain knowledge of WTCSB policies, clinical documentation standards, and applicable substance use treatment regulations.
• Complete required documentation within established agency timelines.
• Maintain professional boundaries and ethical standards when working with justice‑involved populations.
• Collaborate with the Clinical Administrator and other treatment team members to support program operations.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, or a closely related clinical field from an accredited institution.
• License‑Eligible (LE) status in Virginia, with eligibility to pursue licensure as an LPC or LCSW.
• Knowledge of substance use disorders, treatment planning, and outpatient group counseling.
• Familiarity with Individualized Service Plans and clinical documentation requirements.
• Ability to facilitate both in‑person and virtual treatment services.
• Strong communication, organizational, and clinical documentation skills.
• Ability to work independently while maintaining effective collaboration with the clinical team.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience providing substance use treatment to adults involved in the criminal justice system.
• Experience facilitating outpatient substance use treatment groups.
• Familiarity with Virginia Department of Corrections Probation & Parole programs.
• Knowledge of ASAM criteria and substance use assessment practices.
• Experience utilizing Credible or a comparable electronic health record.
• Experience with CBT, Motivational Interviewing, and relapse prevention interventions.
• Current Virginia LPC, LCSW, or other applicable independent clinical license.

Benefits for a Licensed/LE Clinician:

• Health Insurance/Life Insurance
• Virginia Retirement System plan
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Vacation/Sick leave/Holiday pay
• Legal Resources
• VA529-Tuition Savings
• Critical & Accidental Insurance
• Aflac
• Working Advantage – shopping discount