Substance Abuse Counselor - Petersburg, VA
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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.
Position Requirements
The Most Qualified Candidates Will Possess the Following
- 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.
- Experience treating opioid-addicted patients is not a requirement but is preferred.
- 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.
Schedule and Hours
- Monday; 8:00 am-4:00 pm
- Tuesday 8:00 am -4:00 pm
- Wednesday 8:00 am -4:00 pm
- Thursday 8:00 am -4:00 pm
- Friday - Remote -TBD
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:
- 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.
- Experience treating opioid-addicted patients is not a requirement but is preferred.
- 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.
Position Benefits
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
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 bhw.hrsa.gov
Apply to the Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Recovery Loan Repayment Program | Bureau of Health Workforce
Key Responsibilities
Provide evidence-based medication assisted treatment to patients with opioid use disorder in an outpatient setting. Manage a caseload of 40-55 patients while ensuring high-quality care and adherence to clinical standards.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a valid Virginia license such as LPC, LSATP, LCSW, or CSAC and have at least one year of substance abuse counseling experience. A valid driver's license is required, and those in recovery must have three years of continuous verifiable abstinence.
Key Skills
Addiction Medicine — Counselor Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Virginia is 101.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.1% of Virginia 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, 38 active listings.
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Substance Abuse Counselor - Petersburg, VA at Crossroads Treatment Centers a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Addiction Medicine counselor listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
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