Substance Abuse Counselor - Jacksboro, TN

Crossroads Treatment Centers•Oak Ridge, TN

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Crossroads Treatment Centers is seeking a dedicated Substance Abuse Counselor to join their team in Jacksboro, TN. Since 2005, Crossroads has been a leader in treating patients with opioid use disorder, offering accessible, high-quality, evidence-based medication-assisted treatment (MAT). This role is crucial in combating the opioid epidemic and guiding individuals toward recovery. The clinics are outpatient and office-based, serving communities across the U.S. Crossroads is committed to diversity and fostering an inclusive environment for all employees and patients.

Requirements

Master’s degree in counseling or a related field.
Licensed in the state of TN as LMSW
No legal impediments to serving in a licensed opiate treatment program.
Must have a valid driver's license.
If recovering, three years of continuous verifiable abstinence is required.
General experience working with underserved populations in a clinical setting.

Nice To Haves

Experience treating opioid-addicted patients is preferred.
Lived addiction experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

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.