Lead Counselor — Addiction Treatment

Job overview

The Lead Counselor — Addiction Treatment role is based in Bristol, VA, with a hybrid schedule available to some employees; the posting describes Monday–Friday, 6 a.m.–2 p.m. Compensation is described as competitive and determined by experience and education. Cedar Recovery provides outpatient substance-use treatment, with a primary focus on opioid use disorder. The lead counselor oversees therapy staff and programming while providing counseling and assessments. The role supports patient recovery through treatment planning, staff development, regulatory compliance, and coordination with medical and administrative colleagues.

What you'll do

• Supervise counselor staff
• conduct individual and group sessions
• administer assessments
• orient patients to program policies
• develop care plans and SMART goals
• monitor progress
• provide referrals
• support chart audits, note co-signing, compliance, and clinical training
• maintain licensure and continuing education.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

lead counselor

addiction treatment

bristol va

cedar recovery

hybrid schedule may be available

monday–friday

6 a.m.–2 p.m.

lcsw

lpc-mhsp

opioid use disorder

counseling

staff supervision

patient recovery

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

The role supports both office-based buprenorphine treatment and the methadone treatment program in Bristol.

About the employer

Cedar Recovery is hiring for this role. Industry: All Other Outpatient Care Centers. Sector: 62.