Substance Abuse Counselor- Suffolk, VA (OTP)

Crossroads; Suffolk (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Crossroads Treatment Centers seeks a Substance Abuse Counselor in Suffolk, VA to provide individual counseling and conduct clinical assessments for patients dealing with opioid use disorder. This full-time position offers an early morning schedule, a supportive team environment, and the opportunity to make a significant impact on recovery journeys.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

PTO

401K options with match program

Annual Continuing Education Allowance

Life Insurance

Short/Long Term Disability

Paid maternity/paternity leave

Mental Health Day

Calm subscription for all employees

Qualifications

• Must have an active LPC, LCSW, LMFT or LSATP.
• Experience treating opiate-addicted patients is a plus.
• No legal impediments to serving in a licensed opiate treatment program.

Responsibilities

• Provides individual counseling to highly complex patients.
• Conducts clinical assessments to appropriately assess patients’ treatment needs.
• Designs and updates patient treatment plans.

Skills

Counseling

Clinical assessments

Care coordination

Lived addiction experience

Education

Active LPC, LCSW, LMFT or LSATP

Licensed by Virginia health regulatory board

Job description

Substance Abuse Counselor- Suffolk, VA (OTP)

Substance Abuse Counselor- Suffolk, VA (OTP)

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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.
  
  

Schedule and Hours

Our clinical team enjoys an early morning schedule with early afternoon out times. It is expected for all clinical team members to participate in our Saturday rotation. The frequency of this rotation is determined by the current staff count. Expected hours for this role are 37-40 hours per week.

Monday - Friday 4:45 am - 12:45 pm

Saturday rotation 5:00 am - 8:00 am (every third week)

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:

• Must have an active LPC, LCSW, LMFT or LSATP. CSAC or CSAC-S
• Counselors shall be licensed by the applicable Virginia health regulatory board or by a nationally recognized certification board or eligible for this license.
• Experience treating opiate-addicted patients is a plus.
• Candidate must be willing to start early in the morning, as work hours start at 5:00 AM
• No legal impediments to serving in a licensed opiate treatment program.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
  
  

Position Benefits

• Consistent schedule with early in times and out times
• 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!
  
  

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 employee

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Medical Practices

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