Substance Abuse Counselor

Substance Abuse Counselor needed for an opiate treatment program (OTP) located in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.

Candidates must have a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in a human services or behavioral science field, although master’s degree preferred.

Experience in substance abuse counseling required.

Certified Addictions Counselors (CAC), Licensed Addiction Counselors (LAC), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), or Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) is desired or in process of obtaining.

Duties include:

• Management of a caseload of approximately 50 clients.
• Providing substance abuse counseling.
• Developing individual treatment plans.
• Providing crisis interventions, as needed.
• Providing referrals to outside agencies.
• Assisting in community outreach and community education for medication assisted treatment.

Monday thru Friday with rotating Saturday with other counselors.

Full-time (33 hours per week)

Pay: $19-$23/Hr

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.00 – $23.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical Specialty:

• Addiction Medicine

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Education:

• Bachelor’s (Required)

Experience:

• Addiction counseling: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location