Substance Abuse Counselor- Suffolk, VA (OTP)

Crossroads; Suffolk (VA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

PTO

Variety of 401K options

Annual Continuing Education Allowance

Life Insurance

Paid maternity/paternity leave

Mental Health Day

Job summary

Crossroads in Suffolk, Virginia, is seeking a dedicated Substance Abuse Counselor. This role focuses on providing individual counseling and managing complex patient caseloads, with a commitment to evidence-based treatment for opioid use disorder.

Candidates must hold a valid LPC, LCSW, LMFT, or LSATP and be prepared for early work hours starting at 5:00 AM, as well as participate in a Saturday rotation. A comprehensive benefits package accompanies the position, which includes medical, dental, vision insurance, and more.

Qualifications

• Experience with underserved populations in a clinical setting.
• Lived addiction experience is a plus.
• Willingness to start early (5:00 AM).
• No legal impediments to working in opiate treatment.
• Valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual counseling to complex patients.
• Conduct clinical assessments for treatment needs.
• Design and update treatment plans.
• Manage caseload compliance with treatment requirements.
• Collaborate on holistic treatment services.

Skills

Counseling for complex patients

Clinical assessments

Care coordination

Holistic treatment collaboration

Education

Active LPC, LCSW, LMFT or LSATP

Experience with opiate-addicted patients

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.

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