Substance Abuse Counselor - Petersburg, VA
About The Position
Crossroads Treatment Centers is seeking a dedicated Substance Abuse Counselor to join their team. Since 2005, Crossroads has been a leader in treating patients with opioid use disorder, providing accessible, high-quality, evidence-based medication-assisted treatment (MAT). This comprehensive approach is crucial in combating the opioid epidemic and guiding individuals toward recovery. The organization serves over 26,500 patients across outpatient, office-based clinics in multiple states. Crossroads is committed to diversity and fostering an inclusive environment for all employees and patients.
Requirements
- Must hold a Resident in Counseling, LPC, LSATP or LCSW, CSAC License in the state of Virginia.
- Must have at least one year of experience as a substance abuse counselor.
- 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
- Provide counseling and treatment to patients with opioid use disorder.
- Manage a caseload of 40-55 patients, adhering to state regulations.
- Offer evidence-based medication-assisted treatment (MAT).
- Participate in training and supervision if new to the field or in the process of certification/licensure.
- Contribute to saving lives daily through patient care.
Benefits
- Advancement opportunities with a clear, climbable structure into Counselor levels (1, 2, 3).
- Targeted caseloads ranging from 40-55 patients.
- Excellent training for those new to the field, including necessary training/supervision for those in process of becoming fully certified or licensed.
- Opportunity to save lives every day.
- 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 (STAR approved organization).
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
