R-100982 Substance Abuse Counselor - Calhoun, GA (OTP)

CounselorNo weekendsFull-Time

Compensation

Pay not listed

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

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Posted 5mo ago

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. 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.
  • 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 Crossroads Treatment Centers is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Our Story 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. Our Mission Is Focused: We exist to improve health equity in order to create superior outcomes. Our Vision Is Clear: To provide the most convenient, comprehensive, high-quality care through specialty medical homes. Our Culture Is Inspiring: Our culture is based on one simple tenet: we would treat others as we would like to be treated – with respect and empathy. We pride ourselves on how we serve our patients. Our INSPIRE culture sets us apart in how we interact not just with patients, but with our communities and each other on a day-to-day basis.

Key Responsibilities

The counselor provides individual counseling to complex patients and conducts clinical assessments to design and update treatment plans. They also manage an assigned caseload, collaborate with medical staff, and facilitate urine drug screenings.

Requirements

Candidates should have experience working with underserved populations in a clinical setting. A bachelor's degree is preferred, and applicants must hold relevant addiction counseling certifications or licenses such as CADC, CAC, or LPC.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree

Key Skills

Substance abuse counselingClinical assessmentTreatment planningCaseload managementCrisis interventionDocumentationPatient advocacyAddiction recovery support

Addiction Medicine — Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Substance Use / Addiction Counselor listings this role was benchmarked against, 60% are remote, 28% have no call, 60% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Georgia is 96.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 59.8% of Georgia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Crossroads Treatment Centers holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 74/100, 40 active listings.

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Sign-on bonus
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CME allowance
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Loan repayment
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PSLF eligible
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Work-life snapshot

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Better work-life than 30% of Substance Use / Addiction Counselor listings

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  • No weekends

Living in Calhoun

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$270k
Typical market rent
$1,659/mo
Residents’ average commute
21 min
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Crossroads Treatment Centers

Medical Practices
Greenville, South Carolina
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
PTO
401K options with match program
Annual Continuing Education Allowance
Life Insurance
Short/Long Term Disability
Paid maternity/paternity leave
Mental Health Day