Substance Abuse Counselor - Ringgold, GA
About The Position
Crossroads Treatment Centers is seeking a dedicated Substance Abuse Counselor to join our 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). Our comprehensive approach is the gold standard in care for opioid use disorder, proven to reduce overdose deaths and promote long-term recovery. We are committed to expanding critical services across the U.S., improving treatment access for over 26,500 patients. Our clinics are outpatient and office-based, located in multiple states including Georgia. As an equal opportunity employer, we value diversity and foster an inclusive environment for all employees and patients.
Requirements
- General experience working with underserved populations in a clinical setting
- CADC, Level I (Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor, Level I)
- CADC II, Level II (Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor II, Level II)
- CAADC (Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor)
- CAC I (Certified Addiction Counselor I)
- CAC II (Certified Addiction Counselor II)
- MAC (Master Addiction Counselor)
- National Certified Addiction Counselor, Level I (NCAC I)
- National Certified Addiction Counselor, Level II (NCAC II)
- LPC, LAPC, LMSW
Nice To Haves
- Lived addiction experience is a plus
- Bachelor's Degree is preferred, but not required.
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
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.
- 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
- Access to STAR (Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Recovery) approved organization for federal student loan repayment assistance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
