Counselor

Duties and Responsibilities

• Clinical assessment of clients.
• Development of individualized treatment plans and documentation of clinical services.
• Providing individual and group services.
• Coordination of care with internal and/or external resources.
• Utilizing an electronic medical records system to maintain clinical records within applicable regulations and standards.
• Maintaining contact with client referral sources.
• Meting clinical productivity requirements.
• Delivering services within agency, federal, state, UCR and DHEC guidelines.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, or a related field, with a minimum of 1 year or more of experience in counseling or case management; or a Bachelor's Degree in the same fields supplemented with at least 3 years of experience in counseling or case management.
• The selected candidate must obtain the APSC Alcohol and Drug Counselor (ADC) within 3 years of hire.
• Knowledge of several practiced therapies and counseling techniques, particularly those that are evidenced based.
• Excellent interpersonal, written/verbal communication and computer skills.
• A valid SC driver’s license.

Master’s Degree and current ADC credential preferred. Spanish Speaking candidates highly desired.

Benefits

• Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
• Optional Life and Disability Insurance
• Optional Medical and Dependent Care Spending Accounts
• Annual and Sick Leave
• Fourteen (14) recognized Holidays
• South Carolina Retirement System (SCRS) State Retirement Plan
• POLICE OFFICERS RETIREMENT SYSTEM (PORS - as applicable)
• Optional Deferred Compensation Program
• Longevity and Merit Pay Increases
• Leadership, Professional and Skill Development Training
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Well-being Program