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Counselor I

Charleston County

Charleston County

Legal
North Charleston, SC, USA
Posted 6+ months ago
Description

We are looking for dedicated substance use disorder counselors to provide individual and group counseling and case management services to patients in a substance abuse treatment milieu.  

 

There are two positions available.

 

  • In the Opioid Treatment Program
  • In Adult Drug Court

HIRING HOURLY: $20.40


Continuation of employment in this position is contingent upon availability of funding from service, program and agency earnings.   

 

OPEN UNTIL FILLED – APPLICATION REVIEW BEGINS IMMEDIATELY, 12/31/2023

 

 


Duties and Responsibilities

            

Duties include, but are not limited to:

 

  • Clinically assessing clients;
  • Developing individualized treatment plans; 
  • Documenting clinical services;
  • Providing individual and group services;
  • Making referrals and coordinating care with internal and/or external programs;
  • Providing community education presentations;
  • Utilizing an electronic medical records system to maintain clinical records within applicable regulations and standards;
  • Maintaining contact with client referral sources;
  • Meeting clinical productivity requirements;
  • Delivering services within agency, state, UCR and DHEC guidelines.  
Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Education/Qualifications: 

 

*           Master’s Degree in Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, or a related field, with a minimum of 1 years of experience in counseling or case management; or a Bachelor’s Degree in the same fields supplemented with at least 3 years of experience in counseling or case management; 

*           The selected candidate must obtain the SCAADAC Certified Addictions Counselor (CAC) credential within 3 years of hire;

*              Knowledge of several practiced therapies and counseling techniques, particularly those that are evidenced based;

*              Excellent interpersonal, written/verbal communication and computer skills;

*              A valid SC driver’s license.  

Master’s Degree and current Certified Addictions Counselor credential preferred. Spanish Speaking candidates highly desired.