Substance Abuse Counselor - Virginia Beach, VA (OBOT)

Posted:
8/13/2024, 5:00:00 PM

Location(s):
Hampton, Virginia, United States ⋅ Virginia, United States ⋅ Portsmouth, Virginia, United States ⋅ Virginia Beach, Virginia, United States

Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary

Crossroads Treatment Centers is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Crossroads is a leading addiction treatment provider of outpatient medication-assisted treatment (MAT). We treat patients with opioid use disorder (OUD) using medications such as methadone and suboxone/ buprenorphine. We pride ourselves in supporting our patients’ medical and personal recoveries from substance use disorder. Starting our fight against the opioid addiction crisis in 2005, Crossroads has remained physician led and patient focused as we’ve grown to 100+ clinics across nine states. As an equal opportunity employer, we celebrate diversity and are committed to an inclusive environment for all employees and patients.

Day in the Life of a Substance Abuse Counselor

  • 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.

Schedule and Hours

Our clinical team enjoys an early morning schedule with early afternoon out times. It is expected for all clinical team members to participate in our Saturday rotation. The frequency of this rotation is determined by the current staff count. Expected hours for this role are 37-40 hours per week.

  • Monday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
  • Tuesday 7:30 am - 3:30 pm
  • Wednesday 9:00 pm - 5:00 pm
  • Thursday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Friday 8:00 am - 12:00 pm

Education and Experience requirements

  • General experience working with underserved populations in a clinical setting.
  • Lived addiction experience is a plus.

Qualified candidates will hold one or more of the following certifications/licenses:

  • Must have an active LPC, LCSW, LMFT or LSATP. or CSAC
  • Counselors shall be licensed by the applicable Virginia health regulatory board or by a nationally recognized certification board or eligible for this license.
  • Experience treating opiate-addicted patients is a plus.
  • 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.

Position 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.
  • Excellent training if you are new to our field. We are able to offer necessary training/supervision to those in process of becoming fully certified or licensed.
  • Opportunity to save lives every day!

Benefits Package:

  • 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:


• Crossroads is a STAR (Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Recovery) approved organization. This means our clinicians will have access to help pay off federal student loans so they can focus on what they do best: patient care!  
• Please see the website at https://bhw.hrsa.gov/funding/apply-loan-repayment/star-lrp

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