Substance Abuse Counselor (Full-Time)

Seeking Substance Abuse Counselor for an opioid treatment program (OTP) in Rock Hill, South Carolina. About the Company Established in 2017, Rock Hill Treatment Specialists has become the leading provider of opioid abuse treatment in York County, South Carolina, and is the only facility within the county that is family-owned. Since its founding, Rock Hill Treatment Specialists has established a reputation of caring, compassionate service to those who have made the decision to take back their lives from this disease. We feel that collaborating with each client on their goals and outcomes for treatment helps to empower clients and instill hope that they can achieve sobriety and maintain their recovery. Our evidence-based treatment approaches that combine medication with individualized counseling techniques have been consistently praised by researchers and industry experts as being the "gold standard" for opioid treatment programs. We are seeking Substance Abuse Counselors that are committed to maintaining these evidence-based approaches that uphold our company values by treating our clients with respect, dignity, and compassion. Our Culture At Rock Hill Treatment Specialists, we are progressive in our approach to the development of the work environment for both counselors and clients. We feel that work relationships should be collaborative rather than punitive, and that individuals should have many opportunities for growth. We strive to ensure that clients and counselors feel at home and autonomous. Rock Hill Treatment Specialists is committed to maintaining a culture of healthy work-life balance, empowerment, and personal fulfillment and satisfaction for its staff. Theoretical Orientation The best outcomes can be reached when there is room for varied approaches and innovative thinking as well as encouragement of continuous learning and incorporation of emerging trends and techniques. We feel that our counselors should be able to operate from a strengths-based approach and have the freedom to bring their own strengths and methodologies to the table. Our underlying values are person-centered treatment and unconditional positive regard. While counselors may incorporate their own techniques, counselors must be willing to utilize Motivational Interviewing and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy within treatment, as these are the current evidence-based industry-standard approaches within addictions counseling. Client Feedback We feel that we provide valuable services to our community, and our clients feel the same way. Some of the things that our clients have to say about us are: "If you have any doubts or are skeptical, go ahead and throw them out the window because this place is amazing!

EVERYONE

is courteous, respectful, understanding and the fellow [patients] you encounter were in the same boat as you so there is no need to feel displaced! Come here NOW! It saved my life and now I'm able to hold down a job; something I haven't been able to do since the dawn of time."

• Client "Great place and good people. [They're] like family to everyone there."
• Client "Just when we thought there was no hope left, my husband and I found this place. It literally saved our lives! They do SO much more than offer treatment. They treat the whole individual. They offer counseling & help you solve issues that brought you there to begin with. If you feel hopeless-please come here. They truly will help you change your life!"
• Client "Great place and wonderful people, they're like another family to me. Without them or the business I'm not sure where I would be at right now."
• Client "I have found TRUE sobriety for the first time since I started coming here for treatment."
• Client Why Work for Us If you want to save lives, enact change in your community, and stand in the gap of the opioid crisis, all before noon every day, Rock Hill Treatment Specialists is where you want to be.

You will also be able to enhance your counseling skills and work in a culture of acceptance, affirmation, camaraderie, and mutual respect. Research shows that medication assisted treatment can reduce mortality rates due to opioid overdose by 35-60%, reduce health care costs by decreasing number of days in hospitalization by over 57%, and reduce overall opioid use by 50-61%. You will know that you are employed by an organization that is producing measurable life-change. Job Responsibilities As a Substance Abuse Counselor, you will be required to:

• Manage of a caseload of approximately 50 clients
• Coordinate care with the interdisciplinary team
• Provide substance abuse counseling
• Offer psychoeducational opportunities families and friends of clients
• Develop individual treatment plans
• Maintain current case notes, documentation, and records
• Provide crisis interventions, as needed
• Provide referrals to outside agencies
• Participate in professional development opportunities
• Assist in community outreach and community education for MAT
• Be an advocate for medication assisted treatment Candidates must have a minimum of a bachelor's degree in a behavioral science field, although master's degree preferred.

Experience in substance abuse counseling and/or case management preferred. Certified Addictions Counselors (ADC/AADC), Licensed Professional Counselors and Associates (LPC/A), Licensed Social Workers, Licensed Addiction Counselors (LAC), or those who are in the process of obtaining their ADC, AADC, LPC, or LMSW are also preferred. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. Candidate must be dependable, punctual, people-oriented, adaptable, organized, and comfortable with a fast-paced environment. Candidate must have excellent attention to detail. Benefits and Perks While this position does not offer insurance, the position offers the following benefits:

• Short, 32-hour work week (full-time)
• Bonuses
• Paid vacation
• Paid sick leave
• Holidays off
• No weekends, no evenings
• Free qualified supervision for addictions certification purposes

Hours of Operation:

Monday through Friday 5:00am

• 11:00am; Full-time (32 hours per week)

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

From $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

Paid time off

Work Location:

In person