Substance Abuse Counselor - Hartsville, SC (OTP)

Day in the Life of a Substance Abuse Counselor

Provides individual counseling to highly complex patients
Conducts clinical assessments to appropriately assess patient’s treatment needs
Designs and updates the patient’s treatment plan, including care coordination, referrals, and discharge planning
Manages assigned caseload and compliance with clinical treatment requirements
Collaborates with nurses and providers to provide holistic treatment services
Facilitates urine drug screening for patients

Schedule and Hours

Early morning schedule with early afternoon out times
Expected hours for this role are 37-40 hours per week
4:45 AM – 1:00 PM, Monday through Friday
Participation in Saturday rotation based on current staff count

Education and Experience Requirements

• General experience working with underserved populations in a clinical setting
  Lived addiction experience is a plus
• No legal impediments to serving in a licensed opiate treatment program
• One or more of the following certifications/licenses:
• Bachelor's degree in human services or a related field
• Certified/licensed in addiction counseling in the state of SC (preferred)

Position Benefits

• Consistent schedule with early in times and out times
• Advancement opportunities with clear, climbable structure into Counselor levels (1, 2, 3)
• Targeted caseload that follows state regulations and ranges from 40-55 patients
• Excellent training for those new to the field
• Opportunity to save lives every day!
• Benefits Package including:
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Paid maternity/paternity leave
• Mental Health Day Calm subscription for all employees
• Loan Forgiveness Program: Access to help pay off federal student loans