About this opportunity
Crossroads Treatment Centers lists this Substance Abuse Counselor- Independence, KY (OTP) opportunity in independence, Kentucky. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Substance Abuse Counselor
Since 2005, Crossroads has been at the forefront of treating patients with opioid use disorder. Crossroads is a family of professionals dedicated to providing the most accessible, highest quality, evidence-based medication assisted treatment (MAT) options to combat the growing opioid epidemic and helping people with opioid use disorder start their path to recovery. This comprehensive approach to treatment, the gold standard in care for opioid use disorder, has been shown to prevent more deaths from overdose and lead to long-term recovery. We are committed to bringing critical services to communities across the U.S. to improve access to treatment for over 26,500 patients. Our clinics are all outpatient and office-based, with clinics in Georgia, Kentucky, New Jersey, North and South Carolina, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, and Virginia.
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.
4:45 AM – 1:00 PM, Monday through Friday
5:00 AM – 8:00 AM, rotating Saturdays
Education and Experience Requirements
General experience working with underserved populations in a clinical setting
Lived addiction experience is a plus
No legal impediments to serving in a licensed opiate treatment program
Qualified candidates will hold one or more of the following certifications/licenses:
Bachelor's degree required
Must be a licensed or certified counselor in Kentucky (CADC) or in the process of obtaining a TCADC
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 everyday!
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
Worksite address
independence, KY, 41051, US
Who can apply
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