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Crossroads

Substance Abuse Counselor

Crossroads

. Provide substance abuse counseling for patients with opioid use disorder .

Posted 10/9/2026full-timePetersburg • Virginia • United StatesJuniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in substance abuse counseling, particularly for opioid use disorder, while providing evidence-based medication assisted treatment (MAT) in a clinical setting. Holds relevant licensure and possesses experience working with underserved populations to support patient recovery.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Substance Abuse CounselingMedication Assisted Treatment (MAT)Resident in Counseling LicenseExperience with Opioid-Addicted PatientsClinical Experience with Underserved Populations

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Hard Skills
Substance Abuse CounselingMedication Assisted Treatment (MAT)Patient ManagementRecovery SupportClinical Assessment
Soft Skills
EmpathyCommunicationInterpersonal Skills
Certifications & Qualifications
Resident in Counseling LicenseLPC LicenseLSATP LicenseLCSW LicenseCSAC License
Industry Keywords
Opioid Use DisorderOutpatient ClinicVirginia State RegulationsUnderserved PopulationsOpiate Treatment Program

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Provide substance abuse counseling for patients with opioid use disorder
  • Deliver evidence-based medication assisted treatment (MAT) support in an outpatient, office-based clinic
  • Serve patients in the Petersburg/Richmond, Virginia area
  • Work Monday through Thursday from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm
  • Work remotely on Friday, with timing to be determined
  • Manage a targeted caseload of 40–55 patients in accordance with state regulations
  • Participate in training and supervision as needed for certification or licensure
  • Help patients begin and sustain recovery from opioid use disorder

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Must hold a Resident in Counseling, LPC, LSATP or LCSW, CSAC License in the state of Virginia
  • Must have at least one year of experience as a substance abuse counselor
  • No legal impediments to serving in a licensed opiate treatment program
  • Must have a valid driver's license
  • If recovering, three years of continuous verifiable abstinence is required
  • General experience working with underserved populations in a clinical setting
  • Experience treating opioid-addicted patients is preferred
  • Lived addiction experience is a plus

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Advancement opportunities with a clear, climbable structure into Counselor levels (1, 2, 3) based on certification or license held
  • Targeted caseloads following state regulations, ranging from 40–55 patients
  • Necessary training/supervision for those becoming fully certified or licensed
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • PTO
  • 401K options including a match program with no vesture period
  • Annual Continuing Education Allowance in a related field
  • Life Insurance
  • Short/Long Term Disability
  • Paid maternity/paternity leave
  • Mental Health Day
  • Calm subscription for all employees
  • Loan Forgiveness Program
  • Access to assistance paying off federal student loans through the STAR Loan Repayment Program