Clinical Counselor

York County Council on Alcohol and Drug Abuse; Rock Hill (SC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Vision insurance

Wellness resources

Employee discounts

Job summary

York County Council on Alcohol and Drug Abuse invites applications for a full-time Clinical Counselor to join our mission-driven team in Rock Hill, South Carolina. The role involves delivering core addiction counseling services, maintaining required credentials, and upholding state and program standards under supervision.

Candidates should have a master's degree in a human services field, with provisional ADC/AOD credentials post-employment.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree from a regionally accredited program preferred
• Bachelor's degree in human services-related field required (counseling, social work, psychology)
• Provisional certification as an Alcohol and Drug Counselor post-employment; credentialing by SCAADAC/DAODAS/SCAADAC accepted

Responsibilities

• Provide core counseling functions per Addiction Professionals of South Carolina (APSC) standards
• Maintain ADC credentials through SCAADAC; follow code of ethics
• Maintain patient records per DAODAS, DHEC, CARF, Medicaid requirements
• Develop knowledge of ASAM PPC2-R and DSM-5 criteria for SUDs
• Present and participate in treatment programs; supervise group/individual sessions as needed
• Cover staff in various programs for group/individual/assessments
• Participate as Peer Review Auditor when requested
• Attend safety trainings and licensure requirements; TB screening annually
• Proficient with MS Office and Medical Records software; email usage
• Administer GPRA and follow-up forms; manage caseload under supervision

Job description

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance
• Wellness resources
• Employee discounts

ABOUT US

Keystone is a non-profit organization proudly serving the Rock Hill, South Carolina community. As an organization in accredited and licensed services, we provide comprehensive education, prevention, and treatment programs designed to empower individuals and families facing alcohol and drug related challenges. We are looking to invite two full-time passionate and dedicated full-time Clinical Counselor to join our mission-driven team during the daytime and/or evenings and help make a meaningful impact every day.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. 1. Provides all core functions as defined by Addiction Professionals of South Carolina (APSC).
2. 2. Acquires and maintains credentialing as an Alcohol and Drug Counselor (ADC-IP or ADC) through SCAADAC. Follows the SCAADAC code of ethics.
3. 3. Maintains patient record in compliance with all governing bodies to include, DAODAS, DHEC, CARF and DHHS (Medicaid).
4. 4. Obtains and maintains a working knowledge of ASAM PPC2-R and DSM 5 criteria for substance use disorders.
5. 5. Observes, trains, and becomes proficient in all treatment programs.
6. 6. Works within various programs to provide staff coverage of group, individual, or assessment sessions.
7. 7. Participates as a Peer Review Auditor when requested.
8. 8. Remains current by attending Safety Trainings, mandatory trainings/licensure, and receiving an annual TB screening.
9. 9. Proficiency with MS Office applications and Medical Records software applications, emails, etc.
10. 10. Administer the GPRA and follow up forms at appropriate times.
11. 11. Maintains a caseload and other duties assigned by Supervisor

QUALIFICATIONS:

Master's Degree from a regionally accredited program preferred, bachelor's degree in human service-related field from a regionally accredited program required (such as counseling, social work, or psychology). Other degrees will be considered based on relevance to position and acceptability to DAODAS/SCAADAC for credentialing purposes. Provisional certification as an alcohol and drug counselor by an agency approved association is required postemployment. Related work experience is desirable.

CERTIFICATIONS:

Clinical Counselor I: Provisional certification as an Alcohol and Drug Counselor or Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor (ADC-IP/AADC-IP) by SCAADAC is required post-employment.

Clinical Counselor II: Certification as an Alcohol and Drug Counselor (ADC or AADC) by SCAADAC is required.