Substance Abuse Counselor - Ashland, KY (OTP)

Crossroads Treatment Centers•Ashland, KY

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Crossroads Treatment Centers is seeking a Substance Abuse Counselor to join their team. Since 2005, Crossroads has been a leader in treating patients with opioid use disorder, offering accessible, high-quality, evidence-based medication-assisted treatment (MAT) options. They are dedicated to combating the opioid epidemic and helping individuals achieve long-term recovery. Their comprehensive approach is considered the gold standard in care for opioid use disorder and has been proven to reduce overdose deaths and promote sustained recovery. Crossroads is committed to expanding access to critical services across the U.S., serving over 26,500 patients in outpatient, office-based clinics located in Georgia, Kentucky, New Jersey, North and South Carolina, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, and Virginia. As an equal opportunity employer, they value diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive environment for both employees and patients.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree required.
Must be a licensed or certified counselor in Kentucky (CADC) or in the process of obtaining a TCADC, LCADC, LPCC, LCSW or LMFT.
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.

Nice To Haves

Experience treating opioid-addicted patients 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.