Substance Abuse Counselor- Greensboro, NC (OTP)
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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. The most qualified candidates will possess the following: High School Diploma or equivalent.
Bachelor's Degree preferred. Must be registered with the North Carolina Substance Abuse Professional Certification board - applicants who are not registered will not be considered for employment. (LCAS, LCAS-A, LPC, LCSW or CADC). LCAS preferred.
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. If recovering, three years of continuous verifiable abstinence is required. 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 can 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 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
Provide individual counseling and clinical assessments for patients with opioid use disorder. Design treatment plans and collaborate with medical providers to deliver holistic care and manage patient caseloads.
Requirements
Must be registered with the North Carolina Substance Abuse Professional Certification board (LCAS, LCAS-A, LPC, LCSW, or CADC). A high school diploma is required, though a bachelor's degree is preferred.
Qualifications
- Education
- Bachelor degree
Key Skills
Addiction Medicine — Counselor Career Context
Of the 50 active Substance Use / Addiction Counselor listings this role was benchmarked against, 48% are remote, 42% have no call, 58% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for North Carolina is 94.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 59.2% of North Carolina clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.6 / 10 · top 25% in substance use / addiction counselor | ranked against 1,008 Substance Use / Addiction Counselor listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Substance Use / Addiction Counselor median $59k (middle half $59k–$71k)19 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | North Carolina index 94.3 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Addiction Medicine listings in North Carolina | 51 active | —live on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| All substance use / addiction counselor listings in North Carolina | 462 active | 12,809 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 48% remote · 42% no call · 58% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | North Carolina counselor listings (all specialties): 14% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 15% offer loan repayment462 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Addiction Medicine listings | 422 in the last 30 days | 230 the 30 days before (+83%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Substance Abuse Counselor- Greensboro, NC (OTP) at Crossroads Treatment Centers a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Substance Use / Addiction Counselor — ranked against 1,008 active Substance Use / Addiction Counselor listings on WeekdayDoc.
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