Substance Abuse Counselor – OTP

Crossroads

Substance Abuse Counselor providing treatment options for opioid use disorder. Delivering individual counseling and conducting clinical assessments in outpatient settings.

Posted 7/7/2026full-timeCharleston • South Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in individual counseling and clinical assessments for complex patients, with a focus on treatment planning and care coordination. Holds relevant certifications in addiction counseling and possesses experience working with underserved populations.

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Individual CounselingClinical AssessmentTreatment PlanningAddiction Counseling CertificationExperience with Underserved Populations

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Hard Skills

Clinical AssessmentTreatment PlanningCare CoordinationDischarge PlanningUrine Drug Screening

Soft Skills

CollaborationCommunication

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Human ServicesAddiction Counseling Certification in SC

Industry Keywords

Underserved PopulationsAddiction CounselingClinical Treatment Requirements

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

Requirements

What you’ll need

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 human services or a related field.
Certified/licensed in addiction counseling in the state of SC is preferred.
Must be willing/able to get certified in SC.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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 for Full-Time employees.
Calm subscription for all employees.