Alcohol and Drug Counselor Position Available In Chester, South Carolina

Alcohol and Drug Counselor 3.6 3.6 out of 5 stars Chester, SC 29706 Hazel Pittman Center is seeking counselors whose professionalism and initiative are matched by their compassion and excitement. The selected candidate will be privileged to work as part of a team that puts the needs of patients first and who work together to maintain a healthy and engaging therapeutic environment. They will be part of an organization that is nationally accredited, uses evidence-based practices, and where employees take every opportunity to celebrate one another’s accomplishments. The counselor hired will provide clinical services to adults and/or youth who have been referred for outpatient substance use disorder services-including case management, crisis intervention/management, individual/family/group counseling, treatment planning, education, orientations, intakes, and assessments. They will network with various individuals, agencies, and businesses to initiate/maintain referrals to the agency; refer patients to self-help groups, services, and agencies; provide ongoing supervision of the client’s individualized plan of care -documenting activity and progress in the patient record; maintain electronic patient records in accordance with standards/regulations established by licensing, governing, and accreditation bodies; prepare, maintain, and/or process various reports and documents as required; attend and participate in all staff meetings, case consultations, and interagency staffing; educates /train individuals and groups on substance use disorders and/or related topics, and comply with all state and federal laws governing patient privacy and confidentiality. Master’s degree required; professional counseling or social work license strongly preferred. Must be certified in Addictions Counseling within three years of hire.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

From $49,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Retirement plan Vision insurance

Schedule:

Day shift Evening shift Monday to

Friday Work Location:

In person