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Substance Abuse Counselor - Myrtle Beach, SC

Crossroads Treatment Centers

#Driver's License #Equal Opportunity Employer #Counselor #Medication Assisted Treatment #MAT #Treatment Plan #Outpatient #Clinical Assessments #Underserved Populations

Quick overview

The Substance Abuse Counselor will provide individual counseling to complex patients, conduct clinical assessments, and design or update patient treatment plans including coordination and discharge planning. This role also involves managing an assigned caseload, collaborating with nurses and providers, and facilitating urine drug screenings.

Requirements summary

Qualified candidates must hold one or more required licenses or certifications in South Carolina and possess a Bachelor's degree in a related field, with a Master's degree preferred. Candidates must be willing to work early morning hours, have a valid driver's license, and have no legal impediments to serving in a licensed opiate treatment program.

bachelor degreepostgraduate degreeTreatment PlanningCare CoordinationIndividual CounselingCaseload ManagementReferralsEvidence-Based TreatmentDischarge PlanningClinical AssessmentsUrine Drug ScreeningMedication Assisted Treatment (MAT)Working with Underserved PopulationsHolistic Treatment ServicesLived Addiction ExperienceSC Licensed/Certified

Job description

Crossroads Treatment Centers is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. 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. 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 - Friday 4:45 am - 12:45 pm Saturday - 6:00 am - 9:00 am rotating once every 13 -14 weeks 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: Bachelor’s degree in a related field required. Master’s degree in a behavioral health field preferred. Must be licensed or certified in SC 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:

Substance Abuse Counselor - Myrtle Beach, SC

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