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Description

Liberty Community Programs of West Virginia is part of a broader organization committed to offering evidence-based treatment, trauma-informed care, and recovery-oriented services to individuals facing substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health challenges.  The organization emphasizes individualized treatment planning, integrated care (including outpatient, IOP, MAT), and collaborative team approaches. 

Job Summary

The Substance Abuse Clinician will provide professional clinical services to clients with substance use disorders (alcohol and other drugs) and often co-occurring mental health conditions. The role will include assessment, treatment planning, individual/group therapy, case management, documentation, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to promote client recovery, wellness, and long-term stability.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of clients with alcohol and/or drug use disorders, including screening, intake, biopsychosocial evaluation, risk assessment, and identification of co-occurring mental health conditions.
• Develop individualized treatment plans, goals and objectives in collaboration with clients, aligning with evidence-based practices and program protocols.
• Provide individual counseling, group therapy, family support/education, relapse-prevention planning, and appropriate psychoeducation on addiction and recovery processes.
• Monitor and evaluate client progress, adjust treatment plans as needed, coordinate aftercare and follow-up services.
• Facilitate or support relapse prevention groups, life-skills development, coping-skills training, and recovery maintenance.
• Manage case coordination: liaise with internal staff (e.g., peer-support specialists, MAT providers) and external agencies (healthcare, social services, legal/probation) to ensure comprehensive care.
• Maintain accurate, timely, confidential documentation in compliance with agency policies, state/federal regulations (e.g., HIPAA), and quality assurance frameworks.
• Participate in team meetings, clinical supervision, staff trainings, professional development, and program evaluation/quality improvement activities.
• Provide advocacy and support for clients in accessing resources, benefits, housing, employment, community supports.
• Promote client-centered, culturally competent, trauma-informed care; support a recovery-oriented environment.

Requirements

• Master’s degree (preferred) in Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, Human Services or a related behavioral health field. Bachelor’s degree may be acceptable depending on scope of role and certification/licensure.
• Current licensure in West Virginia as a clinician (for example, Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), or equivalent) as required by role.
• Certification or eligibility in West Virginia as an Alcohol & Drug Counselor (ADC) or Advanced Alcohol & Drug Counselor (AADC) through the West Virginia Certification Board for Addiction & Prevention Professionals (WVCBAPP).
• Significant experience (e.g., 2+ years) providing addiction counseling, preferably in outpatient/IOP/residential SUD treatment settings; experience with co-occurring disorders is a plus.
• Demonstrated competency in individual and group therapy, treatment planning, case management, crisis intervention, documentation, and collaboration in multidisciplinary settings.
• Knowledge of evidence-based treatment modalities (e.g., Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, relapse prevention, trauma‐informed care).
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, organization, and documentation skills; ability to engage clients in recovery, maintain boundaries, manage caseloads, work independently and as part of a team.

Preferred Attributes

• Experience working in rural or underserved communities (West Virginia/mountain region) a plus.
• Prior work in integrated SUD and behavioral health care, including familiarity with MAT (medication assisted treatment) and co‐occurring conditions.
• Demonstrated commitment to recovery-oriented practice, peer involvement, and client empowerment.
• Flexibility, resilience, strong ethical standards and positive attitude toward teamwork and continuous improvement.

Certifications & Licensure (WV Specific)

• Active clinician license in WV (LPC, LCSW, etc.) if required for clinical role.
• Certified ADC or AADC via WVCBAPP—West Virginia’s credentialing body for alcohol and drug counselors.
• Must maintain continuing education and adhere to ethical and professional standards.
• Background check, drug screening, valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle (if travel is required) may be required.

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

• Work is primarily in outpatient/IOP treatment setting, may include community-based outreach, occasional travel to partner agencies.
• Some evening or weekend hours may be required depending on program schedule.
• Frequent interaction with clients experiencing high stress, crisis, relapse; ability to de-escalate and respond appropriately is required.
• Standard office/computer work (documentation in EHR), plus direct clinical interaction.

Benefits

Compensation & Benefits

• Compensation will be commensurate with education, licensure, certification, and experience.
• Benefits may include health insurance, dental/vision, retirement 401(k) matching, paid time off, continuing education support, supervision and professional development (consistent with other postings at the organization).

Salary: $45,000 - $60,000/ Year

$5,000 Sign on bonus.

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