Alcohol and Drug Counselor | Myrtle Beach, SC | Full-Time | On-Site

Atlantic Health Strategies; Myrtle Beach (SC); On-site; USD 58,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Supportive leadership

Job summary

Coastal Recovery in Myrtle Beach, SC, seeks an Alcohol and Drug Counselor to join our on-site team. This full-time role supports adults in SUD treatment through individual and group counseling within PHP and IOP levels, with emphasis on trauma-informed care and evidence-based practices.

Qualified candidates hold a Master’s degree in Counseling or related field, SC LPC/LMFT/LISW-CP/LAC license, and ADC credential or eligibility, and demonstrate strong documented assessment and planning abilities.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Counseling, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, or a related field.
• Active SC licensure as an LPC, LMFT, LISW-CP, or LAC in good standing.
• Active ADC credential or eligibility to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group counseling to adults in SUD treatment.
• Complete biopsychosocial assessments and ASAM-aligned treatment plans.
• Document ongoing progress and maintain compliant records.
• Facilitate evidence-based group programming on relapse prevention and coping skills.
• Collaborate with medical providers, case managers, and peer support staff.

Skills

Group facilitation

Documentation

Treatment planning

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Communication

Education

Master's degree in Counseling

Job description

Alcohol and Drug Counselor | Myrtle Beach, SC | Full-Time | On-Site

Myrtle Beach, United States

• Salary $58,000 to $72,000 annually, commensurate with experience and licensure level
• City Myrtle Beach
• State/Province South Carolina
• Country United States

Job Description

About Coastal Recovery

Coastal Recovery is a leading provider of integrated behavioral health and substance use disorder treatment in South Carolina, delivering evidence-based, recovery-oriented care across Partial Hospitalization (PHP) and Intensive Outpatient (IOP) levels of care. We are committed to ethical practice, high-quality service delivery, and a supportive environment for both clients and staff that promotes long-term recovery and wellness.

The Opportunity

The Alcohol and Drug Counselor is a core member of Coastal Recovery's interdisciplinary treatment team, providing individual and group counseling services to adults in SUD treatment using evidence-based and trauma-informed approaches. This full-time, on-site role in Myrtle Beach, SC plays a critical part in treatment planning, documentation, client engagement, and collaboration with medical and program leadership to ensure effective and compliant care.

What You'll Do

• Provide individual, group, and family counseling services within PHP and IOP levels of care
  
• Complete biopsychosocial assessments, ASAM-aligned treatment plans, and ongoing documentation in accordance with organizational and regulatory standards
  
• Facilitate evidence-based group programming focused on relapse prevention, coping skills, emotional regulation, and recovery support
  
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team including medical providers, case managers, and peer support staff to coordinate client care
  
• Participate in supervision, case consultation, and reflective practice to support quality services and professional growth
  
• Maintain ethical boundaries, confidentiality, and compliance with HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2
  
• Support a trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and recovery-oriented treatment environment
  

Why Join Coastal Recovery

• Mission-driven work with a team genuinely committed to ethical, high-quality addiction treatment
  
• A collaborative, supportive team culture that values reflective supervision and staff wellbeing
  
• Ongoing training and professional development for licensed staff
  
• A meaningful role where your clinical expertise directly supports client recovery
  
• Stable leadership and a work environment built for the long term
  

Requirements

Required:

• Master's degree in Counseling, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, or a related field meeting South Carolina licensure requirements
  
• Active, full South Carolina licensure as an LPC, LMFT, LISW-CP, or LAC (Licensed Addiction Counselor), in good standing (associate-level licensure not eligible)
  
• Active Alcohol and Drug Counselor (ADC) credential or documented eligibility to obtain
  
• Demonstrated competencies in group facilitation, documentation, and treatment planning
  
• Knowledge of ASAM criteria, trauma-informed care, motivational interviewing, and relapse prevention strategies
  
• Ability to maintain compliance with HIPAA, 42 CFR Part 2, and South Carolina behavioral health regulations
  
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills
  
• Ability to collaborate effectively within an interdisciplinary treatment team
  

Preferred:

• Experience providing counseling in SUD or co-occurring treatment settings
  
• Working knowledge of utilization review expectations and documentation standards
  

Compensation and Benefits

• $58,000 to $72,000 annually, commensurate with experience and licensure level.
  
• Benefits include paid time off, paid holidays, and supportive leadership with a stable working environment.
  

This opportunity is posted by Atlantic Health Strategies on behalf of Coastal Recovery.