Licensed Professional Counselor/Licensed Social Worker (LPC/LSW)

Licensed Professional Counselor/Licensed Social Worker (LPC/LSW)

Paradox Health
Position: Part-time with the opportunity to transition to full-time
Anticipated Opening: September 2026
Program: Substance Use Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP)

Paradox Health is seeking a compassionate and dependable Licensed Professional Counselor or Licensed Social Worker to join our new substance use treatment program opening in September 2026. This position will begin part-time during the program’s initial growth and is expected to transition into a full-time role as the client population increases.

Responsibilities

• Complete comprehensive biopsychosocial and substance use assessments.
• Conduct intake evaluations and determine clients’ clinical needs.
• Use ASAM criteria to assist with level-of-care recommendations.
• Assess clients for safety concerns, including suicidal or homicidal ideation.
• Develop individualized treatment plans and measurable clinical goals.
• Provide individual counseling and facilitate therapeutic groups as needed.
• Complete treatment-plan reviews, progress notes, discharge summaries, and other required clinical documentation.
• Participate in multidisciplinary treatment-team meetings.
• Monitor clients’ progress and recommend continued care, step-down services, or referrals.
• Provide crisis intervention, safety planning, relapse-prevention support, and discharge planning.
• Coordinate care with medical providers, case managers, peer recovery specialists, families, and community resources.
• Maintain compliance with HIPAA, Medicaid, licensing, and organizational standards.
• Perform other appropriate clinical duties as the program grows.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in counseling, social work, or a related behavioral-health field.
• Current Virginia license or eligible credential, such as LPC, LCSW, LMSW, Resident in Counseling, or Supervisee in Social Work.
• Experience working with substance use disorders, mental health conditions, or co-occurring disorders is preferred.
• Knowledge of clinical assessments, treatment planning, crisis intervention, and evidence-based practices.
• Familiarity with ASAM criteria and Medicaid documentation requirements is preferred.
• Strong communication, organization, time-management, and documentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Compassionate, nonjudgmental, dependable, and recovery-focused approach.

Schedule and Growth

• Position will begin part-time with a flexible schedule based on client-assessment and program needs.
• Hours are expected to increase as enrollment grows.
• Candidate must be interested in transitioning into a full-time position when available.
• Some virtual assessments or services may be available depending on program and client needs.

Why Join Paradox Health?

This is an opportunity to help develop a new treatment program from the ground up while supporting individuals affected by substance use and co-occurring mental health conditions. We are looking for someone who believes in second chances, understands the recovery community, and is committed to treating every client with dignity and respect.

To apply: Please submit your résumé, license or credential information, availability, and a brief summary of your experience working with substance use and mental health populations.

Pay: $32.00 - $42.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Education:

• Master's (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Gloucester, VA 23061 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $32 - $42