Addictions Counselor I - Palmetto Center (Friday-Monday) - REPOST

About the role

Join South Carolina state government for a meaningful career, incomparable benefits, and a positive work-life balance. This position operates under general supervision.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional, respectful, and ethical individual and group counseling to adults.
• Function effectively with all clinical team members, administrative, and support staff.
• Attend daily clinical staffing.
• Assess patient needs professionally and make appropriate referrals for dual diagnosis, mental health, physician, outreach programs, recovery houses, and continuing care plans.
• Document patient progress in a timely and accurate manner, including treatment plans, progress notes, case presentations, and discharge summaries based on SCVRD criteria.
• Complete annual continuing education requirements and population-specific education.
• Attend agency trainings and perform lectures, outreach projects, or programs as requested.
• Perform other related duties as required or assigned.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Rehabilitation Counseling or a related field.
• Knowledge of counseling theory, addiction theory, and recovery desired.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in providing vocational rehabilitation services to consumers receiving inpatient treatment for alcohol and/or other drug abuse/addictions.
• Dual License preferred (but not required): Licensed Addiction Counselor (LAC) and/or Certified Addiction Counselor (CAC).

Benefits

• Health, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance for employee, spouse, and children.
• 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year.
• 15 days sick leave per year.
• 13 paid holidays.
• State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs.

Official college transcripts will be required for verification of degree obtained. If invited to interview, please obtain your official 10-year driving record from the Department of Motor Vehicles to bring with you.