Addictions Counselor (Palmetto Center) (REPOST)

Full Job Description

Under general supervision you will:

• Provide professional, respectful and ethical individual and group counseling to adults. Function effectively with all other members of the clinical team as well as administrative and support staff.
• Attend daily clinical staffing.
• Professionally assess patient needs and make appropriate referrals for dual diagnosis, mental health, physician, outreach programs, recovery houses and continuing care plans.
• Document patient progress in a timely and accurate manner. This includes, but is not limited to, treatment plans, progress notes, case presentation and discharge summary; all based upon SCVRD criteria.
• Complete annual continuing education requirements and population specific education.
• Attend agency trainings and perform lectures/outreach projects/programs as requested.
• Perform other related duties as required or assigned.

Requirements

Master's degree in Rehabilitation Counseling or a related field. Knowledge of counseling theory, addiction theory and recovery desired.

Qualifications Experience in providing vocational rehabilitation services to consumers receiving inpatient treatment for alcohol and /or other drug abuse/addictions preferred.

Dual License is preferred, but not required: Licensed Addiction Counselor (LAC) and/or a Certified Addiction Counselor (CAC).

Additional Information

The South Carolina Vocational Rehabilitation Department is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including, but not limited, to lactation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.

The South Carolina Vocational Rehabilitation Department offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE positions that includes:

• Health, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and Children
• 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
• 15 days sick leave per year
• 13 paid holidays
• State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs
• Paid parental leave

Official College Transcripts will be required for verification of degree obtained

If invited to interview, please obtain your Official 10 year driving record from the Department of Motor Vehicles to bring with you.

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