Substance Abuse Counselor -Harriman, TN (OBOT)

Methadone Clinic of East Texas, LLC; Sparks (NV); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

PTO

401K

Job summary

Crossroads Treatment Centers is seeking a Substance Abuse Counselor to provide individual counseling, conduct clinical assessments, and develop comprehensive treatment plans. The role includes managing a caseload, coordinating with nurses and providers, and facilitating urine drug screenings.

Qualified candidates hold LMSW, LCSW, LPC, or LADAC licenses. The schedule is 37–40 hours per week with weekday hours and a strong emphasis on patient care and recovery support.

Qualifications

• Provides individual counseling to highly complex patients.
• Conducts clinical assessments to appropriately assess patient’s treatment needs.
• Designs and updates the patient’s treatment plan, including care coordination, referrals, and discharge planning.
• Manages assigned caseload and compliance with clinical treatment requirements.
• Collaborates with nurses and providers to provide holistic treatment services.
• Facilitates urine drug screening for patients.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one counseling to patients with complex needs.
• Perform comprehensive clinical assessments and document findings.
• Develop and update treatment plans with referrals and discharge plans.
• Manage caseload and ensure treatment guidelines are followed.
• Collaborate with healthcare team to ensure holistic care.
• Conduct urine drug screenings as part of treatment monitoring.

Skills

Counseling

Clinical assessments

Care coordination

Discharge planning

Education

LMSW

LCSW

LPC

LADAC

Job description

Crossroads Treatment Centers is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Since 2005, Crossroads has been at the forefront of treating patients with opioid use disorder. Crossroads is a family of professionals dedicated to providing the most accessible, highest quality, evidence-based medication assisted treatment (MAT) options to combat the growing opioid epidemic and helping people with opioid use disorder start their path to recovery. This comprehensive approach to treatment, the gold standard in care for opioid use disorder, has been shown to prevent more deaths from overdose and lead to long‑term recovery. We are committed to bringing critical services to communities across the U.S. to improve access to treatment for over 26,500 patients. Our clinics are all outpatient and office-based, with clinics in Georgia, Kentucky, New Jersey, North and South Carolina, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, and Virginia. As an equal opportunity employer, we celebrate diversity and are committed to an inclusive environment for all employees and patients.

Day in the Life of a Substance Abuse Counselor

Provides individual counseling to highly complex patients. Conducts clinical assessments to appropriately assess patient’s treatment needs. Designs and updates the patient’s treatment plan, including care coordination, referrals, and discharge planning. Manages assigned caseload and compliance with clinical treatment requirements. Collaborates with nurses and providers to provide holistic treatment services. Facilitates urine drug screening for patients.

Position Benefits

• Advancement opportunities. Clear, climbable structure into Counselor levels (1, 2, 3) based on the certification or license held.
• Targeted caseload . Caseloads follow state regulations and can range from 40-55 patients.
• Excellent training if you are new to our field . We are able to offer necessary training/supervision to those in process of becoming fully certified or licensed.
• Opportunity to save lives every day!

Education and Experience requirements

• General experience working with underserved populations in a clinical setting.
• Lived addiction experience is a plus.

Qualified candidates will hold one or more of the following certifications/licenses:

• LMSW
• LCSW
• LPC
• LADAC

Schedule and Hours

Expected hours for this role are 37-40 hours per week .

• Monday: 7:30 am- 4:00 pm
• Tuesday: 7:30 am- 4:00 pm
• Wednesday: 7:30 am- 4:00 pm
• Thursday: 7:30 am- 4:00 pm
• Friday: 8:30 am - 3:00pm

Benefits Package:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• PTO
• Variety of 401K options including a match program with no vesture period.
• Annual Continuing Education Allowance (in related field)
• Life Insurance
• Short/Long Term Disability
• Paid maternity/paternity leave
• Mental Health Day
• Calm subscription for all employees

Loan Forgiveness Program:

• Crossroads is a STAR (Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Recovery) approved organization. This means our clinicians will have access to help pay off federal student loans so they can focus on what they do best: patient care!
• Please see the website at https://bhw.hrsa.gov/funding/apply-loan-repayment/star-lrp