Substance Abuse Counselor

Job Description

Job Description

Job Details:

• Position: Substance Abuse Clinical Counselor.
• Pay: $23.50/hr+ depending on experience, licenses, and certifications relating to substance abuse and counseling.
• Business Hours: Monday - Friday, 5:00 am - 12:30 pm.
• Schedule: FT, Monday - Friday: 5:00 am - 12:30 pm.
• Hiring Location: Lexington Treatment Specialists, 185 Lott Court, West Columbia, SC 29169.

No walk-ins or phone calls. Please apply through the job posting to be considered for this position.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree at minimum bachelor’s degree or higher in human services or counseling, and be eligible to obtain Alcohol & Drug Counselor Certification ( may already hold ADC 1 certification or be placed In-Process). 
• Experience is not accepted in lieu of a degree.

Qualified applicants will have verifiable college course credit hours in psychology, sociology, counseling, and social work in order to be eligible for certification or be placed in process.

• Treatment Specialists provides comprehensive services to assist individuals who are dealing with opiate addiction or dependency.
• We combine counseling with medications to optimize success in treatment. We are in need of a Substance Abuse Clinical Counselor(s) at our West Columbia, SC clinic.

Position Summary: 

• Provide confidential, individual, group, and family or significant other counseling, including education regarding chemical dependency, addiction, and recovery. 
• Thorough documentation of the patient’s progress in the patient record, in compliance with all regulatory agencies and clinic policy and procedures.
• Develop individual treatment plans with the patient’s active participation, which reflect current problems, strengths, and goals.
• Explain patient rights and patient responsibilities, and provide orientation in a manner that is positive and clear to new intakes.
• Assurance of patient confidentiality in all areas, in compliance with 42 CFR 11.
• Completion of all proper documentation in a timely manner.
• Provide and guarantee effective treatment for all patients in need, regardless of race, gender, ethnicity, age, or sexual preference.

No walk-ins or phone calls. Please apply through the job posting to be considered for this position.