Substance Abuse Counselor - Wytheville, VA

Crossroads Treatment Centers•Wytheville, VA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Crossroads Treatment Centers is seeking a Substance Abuse Counselor to provide outpatient, evidence-based medication-assisted treatment services to people with opioid use disorder. The counselor provides individual counseling and clinical assessments, develops and updates treatment plans, manages a regulated patient caseload, coordinates care, and collaborates with nurses and providers to support holistic treatment. The role also includes facilitating urine drug screening. The position is expected to work 37–40 hours per week, generally Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with participation in a Saturday rotation. Crossroads offers training and supervision for candidates who are working toward full certification or licensure. The organization describes advancement through Counselor levels 1, 2, and 3 based on the certification or license held.

Requirements

General experience working with underserved populations in a clinical setting.
Hold one or more of the following certifications or licenses: LADAC I, LADAC II, LADAC III, LMSW, LCSW, or LPC.
Work 37–40 hours per week and participate in the Saturday rotation.

Nice To Haves

Lived addiction experience.
Experience or interest in working toward full certification or licensure; training and supervision may be provided.

Responsibilities

Provide individual counseling to highly complex patients.
Conduct clinical assessments to determine patients’ treatment needs.
Design and update patient treatment plans, including care coordination, referrals, and discharge planning.
Manage an assigned caseload and ensure compliance with clinical treatment requirements.
Collaborate with nurses and providers to provide holistic treatment services.
Facilitate urine drug screening for patients.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Paid time off (PTO).
401(k) options, including a matching program with no vesting period.
Annual continuing education allowance in a related field.
Life insurance.
Short- and long-term disability coverage.
Paid maternity and paternity leave.
Mental health day.
Calm subscription for all employees.
Consistent schedule with early start and finish times.
Advancement opportunities through Counselor levels 1, 2, and 3.
Targeted caseloads that follow state regulations and may range from 40–55 patients.
Training and supervision for employees working toward full certification or licensure.