Counselor's - Temporary

Charleston County Government

South Carolina

On-site

USD 30,000 - 37,000

Part time

7 hours ago
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Job summary

Charleston County Government is seeking motivated counselors to provide individualized and group counseling, plus case management, to residents pursuing recovery from substance use disorders. Temporary positions cover outpatient and residential treatment settings, with shifts that may include weekends and evenings.

Starting pay ranges from $21.66 to $27.17 per hour, depending on education, credentialing, and licensure. This is a temporary role with no benefits; review begins immediately.

Qualifications

  • Temp counselors may work a maximum of 28 hours weekly.
  • Experience in addiction counseling preferred.
  • Licensure and current Alcohol and other Drug Counselor certification considered for increases.

Responsibilities

  • Provide counseling services to patients in outpatient and residential settings.
  • Deliver individual and group counseling and case management to clients seeking recovery from substance use disorders.
  • Support citizens of Charleston County with coordinated care in multiple treatment settings.

Skills

Counseling
Case management
Group counseling

Education

Master's Degree
Bachelor's Degree

Job description

We are looking for motivated and caring individuals to provide counseling services to patients in a variety of settings.


HIRING HOURLY: $21.66 - $27.17


Licensure and current Alcohol and other Drug Counselor certification will also be taken into consideration for additional percentage increases.


OPEN UNTIL FILLED - APPLICATION REVIEW BEGINS IMMEDIATELY


Duties and Responsibilities

This position plays a critical role in serving the citizens of Charleston County seeking recovery from substance use disorders. Services include both individual and group counseling as well as case management. Temporary counselor opportunities currently exist in the outpatient and residential treatment areas.


Minimum Qualifications

Temporary Counselors may work a maximum of 28 hours weekly. The residential positions require weekends and potentially some weekdays. The outpatient positions will involve weekday hours and will include one evening group.


Starting salary is dependent upon education, experience, credentialing, and licensure.



  • 1y-3y experience with Master's Degree = $21.66 hourly (3y-5y with Bachelor Degree)

  • 3y-5y with a Master's Degree = $24.25 hourly (5y+ with a Bachelor's Degree)

  • 5y+ Master's Degree required = $27.17 hourly


Licensure and current Alcohol and other Drug Counselor certification will also be taken into consideration for additional percentage increases.


This is a temporary position and no benefits are associated with it.

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