Substance Abuse Counselor - Lagrange, Ga (Otp)***$2500.00 Sign-On Bonus***

Crossroads Treatment Centers is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Position Overview
The Substance Abuse Counselor is responsible for the direct execution of clinical treatment services for patients.
Crossroads Treatment Centers is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
The Substance Abuse Counselor is responsible for the direct execution of clinical treatment services for patients.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following and other duties that are assigned.

• Assessing the counseling needs of patients.
• Assessing patients using the ASI or other standardized clinical interview tool and diagnosing patients for substance use disorder using the DSM-5.
• Determining the appropriate level of care according to ASAM Criteria.
• Obtaining previous records that are relevant to the current treatment episode.
• Unless clinically contraindicated, collaborating with the patient to develop a written treatment plan that includes goals and measurable objectives, and is patient-centered and recovery- oriented (a written schedule to update each patient's treatment plan will be developed, monitored, and provided by the Director of Substance Abuse Counseling Services to ensure patient needs are met).
• Providing the Substance Abuse counseling services specified in the patient's treatment plan.
• Reviewing patients throughout the treatment episode according to the ASAM Criteria to determine the need for continued services, transfer, or discharge/transfer.
• Reviewing and, where necessary, revising the patient's treatment plan to address ongoing problems.
• Developing a patient discharge/transfer plan to ensure movement to the appropriate level of care.
• Contact, case consultation if necessary, and coordination with referral sources (for example, mental health treatment providers, criminal justice agencies, schools, employers, DCPP, etc.).
• Participating as a member of the multidisciplinary team for assigned patients.
• Providing active case consultation.
• Documenting all counseling and education services, assessments, reassessments, referrals and follow-up in the patient's record, and providing appropriate signatures and dating of such entries, including those made in electronic records.

Education and/or Experience:
The Substance Abuse Counselor must meet state-defined minimum licensure, education, and experience requirements.
Position Requirements:
The most qualified candidates will possess the following:

• Bachelor's Degree is preferred, but not required.
• Must be certified in addiction counseling with one of the following certifications:
  • 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

• Experience treating opiate-addicted patients is not a requirement but is preferred.

Candidate must be willing to start early in the morning, as work hours start at 5:00 AM
***$2500.00 sign-on bonus***
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
5:30 AM - 10:30 AM, rotating Saturdays
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 is preferred, but not required.
• 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
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