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Charleston County - Dept. of Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Services

Counselor - Substance Use

Pay: $50,783/yr
Posted: 7 weeks ago
Location: North Charleston, SC (Onsite)
Last Updated: 2 days ago
Hours: Full-Time
Expires: 10/5/2026

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A Substance Abuse Counselor counsels people struggling with addictions to alcohol, drugs or other substances. Assists clients in dealing with personal and professional problems related to substance abuse. Collaborates with other health care and mental health care professionals to coordinate services for clients, and works with families of substance abusers. May work in a clinic, health care facility or community based program, or work with clients referred through the criminal justice system.

$26,802 / year median in South Carolina

+19% projected growth

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Job Description

Counselor
  • Substance Use 3685 Rivers Avenue, North Charleston, SC 29405 $21.66
  • $27.17 an hour
  • Full-time $21.66
  • $27.17 an hour
  • Full-time Description We are looking for motivated and caring individuals to provide counseling services to patients in an outpatient setting.
This position plays a critical role in serving the citizens of Charleston County seeking recovery from substance use disorders. Services include both individual and group counseling as well as case management. Counselor opportunities generally exist amongst numerous treatment areas including admissions, outpatient (adults and/or adolescents), residential, jail-based, withdrawal management, and medication assisted treatment. Flexible work schedules are available in some instances and may include potential remote work opportunities and/or four 10-hour days. Room for professional growth within the position include paid training opportunities, supervision hours toward obtaining an Alcohol and Drug Counselor certification, and engagement in interdisciplinary team meetings. Supervision may also be available for LPC, LAC or LISW licensing purposes at no cost (limited availability). Come join our Charleston Center team, where our mission is to promote active recovery for persons whose lives are affected by substance use disorders. Starting salary is dependent upon education, experience, credentialing, and licensure.
  • 1y-3y experience with master's degree = $21.66 hourly
  • 3y-5y with a master's degree = $24.25 hourly
  • 5y+ master's degree required = $27.
17 hourly Licensure and current Alcohol and other Drug Counselor certification will also be taken into consideration for additional percentage increases. Employees are subject to receive annual increases beginning after the first year of employment, contingent upon satisfactory appraisals and available funding.
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$21.66
  • $27.
17 per hour Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
Dental insurance Flexible schedule Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Work Location:
In person