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Shoreline Behavioral Health Service

Clinical Counselor

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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

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Job Description

Are you passionate about making a real difference in people's lives? At Shoreline Behavioral Health services, we strive to provide timely clinical interventions and treatment services to those struggling with addiction and co-occurring disorders. We are dedicated to providing compassionate and accessible care within our community and adjoining areas. We are seeking a full-time clinical counselor to join our clinical team who is motivated by a passion to help individuals and families struggling with addiction and co-occurring disorders. Applicant must be willing and available to work five days a week (M-F) to include some evening hours, as needed. This position is housed within our outpatient clinic in Conway, SC.
Specific Responsibilities:
Provides individual and group counseling Completes biopsychosocial assessments during open access, as needed Provides crisis intervention services to call-in and walk-in clients, as needed Assists other clinical staff with staffing cases, placement decisions, and treatment methods/materials Able to learn and implement evidence-based treatment modalities Contributes effectively as a team member, participating in weekly team meetings, sharing ideas, and communicating with supervisors and other team members Maintains accurate records as required by OSUS, Medicaid and agency policy/procedures, as assigned Maintains current licensures and/or certification necessary for the position Maintains client charts according to quality standards regarding clinical content and timely entry as established by OSUS, Medicaid and agency policy/procedures Provides the required amount of direct service time each week Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor
Position Benefits:
Comprehensive benefits package including participation in PEBA insurance, the SC Retirement System, Deferred Compensation, and paid time off for holidays & personal/sick leave Credentialing assistance Opportunities for continuing education credits (CEUs)
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in human service-related field and working toward licensure and/or master's degree. Applicant must be willing to explore and learn cutting-edge treatment modalities and possess excellent documentation and time-management skills. Experience working with adolescents and the family unit as well as leading group therapy is preferred.
Note:
Applicant must have availability to work evening hours as needed.