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Substance Abuse Counselor - Charleston, SC (OTP)
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What they do
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
Job Description
- 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 Schedule and Hours Our clinical team enjoys an early morning schedule with early afternoon out times.
- 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. Position Benefits
- Consistent schedule with early in times and out times
- Advancement opportunities. Clear, climbable structure into Counselor levels (1, 2, 3) based on the certification or license held.
- Targeted caseload. Caseloads follow state regulations and can range from 40-55 patients.
- Excellent training if you are new to our field. We are able to offer necessary training/supervision to those in process of becoming fully certified or licensed.
- Opportunity to save lives every day! Benefits Package
- 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 Crossroads Treatment Centers is an equal opportunity employer.