Substance Abuse Counselor Position Available In Lancaster, South Carolina

Substance Abuse Counselor Lancaster Treatment Specialists 977 N Main St, Lancaster, SC 29720

Answer Your Calling:

Become a Life-Changing Substance Abuse Counselor at Lancaster Treatment Specialists

• Where Your Heart Meets Healing!

Are you a compassionate, dedicated Counselor ready to empower individuals, transform lives, and be part of an exceptionally supportive team? Lancaster Treatment Specialists, Lancaster County’s leading opioid treatment provider, invites you to bring your passion and skills to our unique, family-like center. Since 2021, we’ve built our reputation on providing deeply caring, compassionate service, walking alongside those bravely reclaiming their lives from addiction. We believe in collaboration, empowering our clients by working together on their goals, and instilling unwavering hope in their journey to recovery. Our “gold standard,” evidence-based approach, combining medication with personalized counseling, is changing lives, and we’re seeking counselors who share our commitment to treating everyone with dignity, respect, and boundless compassion. Discover the

Lancaster Treatment Specialists Difference:

A Culture That Nurtures You! Step into a work environment designed for your well-being and professional growth! We champion a progressive, collaborative culture where relationships flourish, punitive measures are replaced by support, and opportunities for growth abound. We strive to make our center feel like home

• a place where both clients and counselors feel autonomous, respected, and truly valued.

Experience:

True Collaboration:

Work shoulder-to-shoulder with a dedicated team in an atmosphere of mutual respect.

Empowerment & Autonomy:

Feel trusted and empowered to bring your unique strengths to the table.

Unwavering Support:

Join a culture committed to your personal fulfillment, satisfaction, and a healthy work-life balance. A Place to

Belong:

Become part of a close-knit team that feels like family.

Your Counseling Philosophy Flourishes Here:

We believe the best outcomes arise from embracing diverse approaches and innovative thinking! While rooted in person-centered treatment and unconditional positive regard, we encourage you to operate from a strengths-based perspective, utilizing your unique skills. We champion continuous learning and the integration of emerging techniques, all while adhering to proven, evidence-based practices like Motivational Interviewing (MI) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

• the industry standards in addictions counseling.

Your Transformative Role:

Guiding Journeys of Hope:

As a vital Substance Abuse Counselor, you will be a beacon of hope and a catalyst for change.

Your impactful contributions include:

Championing Recovery:

Compassionately guide and manage a caseload of approximately 50 individuals on their unique paths to sobriety.

Collaborative Care:

Work seamlessly with our dedicated interdisciplinary team (physicians, nurses, pharmacists) to ensure holistic, wraparound support.

Building Trust:

Deliver empathetic and effective substance abuse counseling, fostering strong therapeutic alliances.

Empowering Support Systems:

Offer insightful psychoeducational opportunities for clients’ families and friends.

Personalized Planning:

Develop individualized, strengths-based treatment plans that inspire progress and resilience.

Thoughtful Documentation:

Maintain current, meticulous case notes and records, documenting each client’s journey with care and professionalism.

Steadfast Support:

Provide skilled and empathetic crisis intervention when needed.

Connecting Resources:

Link clients to valuable external agencies and community supports.

Lifelong Learning:

Actively participate in enriching professional development opportunities.

Advocacy & Outreach:

Assist in community education initiatives, championing the life-saving benefits of Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT). Why This is

Your Dream Counseling Career:

Save Lives, Every Day:

Stand proudly in the gap of the opioid crisis, making a profound, measurable difference in your community before noon!

Measurable Impact:

Know you’re part of an organization achieving incredible results

• research shows MAT drastically cuts mortality rates, reduces hospitalizations, and lowers opioid use.

Your work has tangible, life-altering power.

Enhance Your Skills:

Grow professionally in a culture brimming with acceptance, affirmation, camaraderie, and genuine mutual respect.

Incredible Work-Life Balance:

Enjoy a full-time role condensed into just 32 hours per week!

Amazing Schedule:

Primarily Monday

• Friday, 5:00 AM
• 11:00 AM, with only a short shift Saturday (6:00 AM
• 8:00 AM). No late nights! We Cherish Our Team
• Benefits & Perks Designed for

You:

While health insurance isn’t offered currently, we provide a package focused on your well-being and growth:

Generous Paid Time Off:

Includes paid vacation, paid sick leave, and paid holidays.

Financial Rewards:

Competitive starting pay (from $20.00/hour, adjusted for your experience and qualifications) plus Bonus Opportunities! Invested in

Your Future:

Benefit from Professional Development Assistance and FREE Clinical Supervision towards your certification!

Flexibility:

Explore options for a flexible schedule that works for you. Hear the

Hope We Inspire:

“…this place is amazing!

EVERYONE

is courteous, respectful, understanding… It saved my life…”

• Client “Great place and good people. [They’re] like family…”
• Client “Just when we thought there was no hope left… It literally saved our lives!… They treat the whole individual… If you feel hopeless-please come here.”
• Client Who We’re Eager to

Welcome:

We’re looking for a passionate individual who embodies:

Qualifications:

Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in a behavioral science field (Master’s degree preferred). Experience in substance abuse counseling and/or case management is highly valued. Those actively pursuing counseling credentials (like CAC/ADC in SC) are strongly encouraged to apply!

Heart & Soul:

Deeply compassionate, dependable, punctual, people-oriented, adaptable, and positive.

Skills:

Exceptionally organized, possesses excellent attention to detail, and thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced, hope-filled environment. Ready to Make a Lasting Difference? If your heart resonates with our mission, and you’re ready to step into a role where your skills are celebrated, your growth is nurtured, and your work truly changes the world one life at a time

• we excitedly invite you to apply!

Join the Lancaster Treatment Specialists family today and discover the joy of a career filled with purpose, passion, and unparalleled support!

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

From $20.00 per hour Expected hours: 32 per week

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

From $20.00 per hour Expected hours: 32 per week

Benefits:

Paid time off

Schedule:

Monday to Friday No nights No weekends

Work Location:

In person