Myrtle Beach, SC, USA
2 days ago
Substance Abuse Counselor - Myrtle Beach, SC
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 - Friday 4:45 am - 12:45 pmSaturday - 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 SCExperience treating opiate-addicted patients is a plus.Candidate must be willing to start early in the morning, as work hours start at 5:00 AMNo 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 timesAdvancement 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.PTOVariety of 401K options including a match program with no vesture period.Annual Continuing Education Allowance (in related field)Life InsuranceShort/Long Term DisabilityPaid maternity/paternity leaveMental Health DayCalm 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

Apply to the Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Recovery Loan Repayment Program | Bureau of Health Workforce

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