Clinical Counselor

About the role

We are looking to invite two full-time passionate and dedicated Clinical Counselors to join our mission-driven team during the daytime and/or evenings and help make a meaningful impact every day.

Responsibilities

• Provides all core functions as defined by Addiction Professionals of South Carolina (APSC).
• Acquires and maintains credentialing as an Alcohol and Drug Counselor (ADC-IP or ADC) through SCAADAC.
• Follows the SCAADAC code of ethics.
• Maintains patient record in compliance with all governing bodies to include, DAODAS, DHEC, CARF and DHHS (Medicaid).
• Obtains and maintains a working knowledge of ASAM PPC2-R and DSM 5 criteria for substance use disorders.
• Observes, trains, and becomes proficient in all treatment programs.
• Works within various programs to provide staff coverage of group, individual, or assessment sessions.
• Participates as a Peer Review Auditor when requested.
• Remains current by attending Safety Trainings, mandatory trainings/licensure, and receiving an annual TB screening.
• Proficiency with MS Office applications and Medical Records software applications, emails, etc.
• Administer the GPRA and follow up forms at appropriate times.
• Maintains a caseload and other duties assigned by Supervisor.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree from a regionally accredited program preferred, bachelor’s degree in human service-related field from a regionally accredited program required (such as counseling, social work, or psychology). Other degrees will be considered based on relevance to position and acceptability to DAODAS/SCAADAC for credentialing purposes.
• Provisional certification as an alcohol and drug counselor by an agency approved association is required post-employment.
• Related work experience is desirable.

Certifications

• Clinical Counselor I: Provisional certification as an Alcohol and Drug Counselor or Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor (ADC-IP/AADC-IP) by SCAADAC is required post-employment.
• Clinical Counselor II: Certification as an Alcohol and Drug Counselor (ADC or AADC) by SCAADAC is required.

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance
• Wellness resources
• Employee discounts