Counselor II

Description

This position provides individual and group counseling and case management services during daytime/evening/weekend hours to patients in a substance abuse treatment milieu. The chosen candidate will provide services in a residential treatment program.

HIRING HOURLY: $22.85

Continuation of employment in this position is contingent upon availability of funding from service, program and agency earnings.

OPEN UNTIL FILLED - APPLICATION REVIEW BEGINS IMMEDIATELY, 12/23/2023

Duties and Responsibilities

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Clinically assessing clients;
• Developing individualized treatment plans;
• Documenting clinical services;
• Providing individual and group services;
• Making referrals and coordinating care with internal and/or external programs;
• Providing community education presentations;
• Utilizing an electronic medical records system to maintain clinical records within applicable regulations and standards;

* Maintaining contact with client referral sources;
* Meeting clinical productivity requirements;
* Delivering services within agency, state, UCR and DHEC guidelines.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Education/Qualifications:

• Master's Degree in Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, or a related field, with a minimum of 3 years of experience in counseling or case management; or a Bachelor's Degree in the same fields supplemented with at least 5 years of experience in counseling or case management;
• The selected candidate must obtain the SCAADAC Certified Addictions Counselor (CAC) credential 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 Certified Addictions Counselor credential preferred. Spanish Speaking candidates highly desired.

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