Alcohol & Drug Counselor
Posted 10/29/2024 | Applications will be accepted until position is filled.
Organization: Nexus Care of Beaufort County
Organization Address: 1905 Duke Street, Beaufort, SC 29902
Job Description: Works directly with individuals and groups to provide evaluation, diagnosis, and intervention and treatment services for patients with substance misuse or substance-related health conditions.
Job Responsibilities:
• Conducts intake, screening, and assessment of biological, psychological, and social factors related to substance misuse and substance use disorders. Provides recommendations for evidence-based interventions and treatment.
• Collaborates with patient, family, key stakeholders, and clinical treatment team to develop an individualized care plan.
• Conducts individual, family, and group education, counseling, and psychotherapy sessions.
• Provides crisis assessments and/or interventions, which include responding to emergency requests from individuals and/or agencies; collaborating with community agencies; developing and implementing intervention plans; determining the need for referral for psychiatric medication evaluation; and arranging for appropriate care and services.
• Provides case management to address identified needs for medical services, mental health care, housing, employment, child care, social support, and other related services.
• Prepares clinical documentation, reports, and/or correspondence including intake packets, treatment plans, progress notes, treatment reviews, transition/discharge plans, court documents, progress reports for collateral parties, mandated reporting, drug screening and testing, clinical charts, and other related paperwork.
• Assists families and clients with supports through interpretive services.
• Attends professional trainings for knowledge of best practices and continuing education credits required to acquire and maintain professional certification and licensure.
• Participates in clinical supervision as required by regulatory agents, in accordance with policy.
• Performs related work as assigned.
Required Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree or education and training equivalent to four years of college education in business, liberal arts, or any field other than engineering or the hard sciences.
• Over two years and up to and including four years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Addiction Counselor, Licensed Professional Counselor, or Certified Addiction Counselor (or eligible for licensure or certification within three years of employment)
• Must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license with an acceptable driving history.
Preferred Qualifications:
Salary: $61,064
Application Deadline: Applications will be accepted until position is filled.
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