Alcohol and Drug Counselor (ADC) - LPC, LMFT, or Associate

Atlantic Health Strategies•Myrtle Beach, SC

10d•Onsite

About The Position

In this full-time, on-site South Carolina role, the Alcohol and Drug Counselor serves as a core member of the interdisciplinary treatment team. This position provides individual and group counseling services to adults receiving SUD treatment, utilizing evidence-based and trauma-informed approaches. The Alcohol and Drug Counselor plays a critical role in treatment planning, documentation, client engagement, and collaboration with medical and program leadership to ensure compliant and effective care delivery.

Requirements

Ability to work full-time, on-site in South Carolina.
Required South Carolina licensure or associate licensure as LPC or LMFT, active and in good standing, with ADC credential or eligibility.
Master’s degree in Counseling, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, or a related field meeting South Carolina licensure requirements.
Experience providing services in SUD and or co-occurring treatment settings preferred.
Demonstrated competencies in group facilitation, documentation, and treatment planning.
Knowledge of 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.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated experience providing counseling services in substance use and co-occurring treatment settings preferred.
Working knowledge of ASAM criteria, documentation standards, and utilization review expectations.
Strong assessment skills and ability to support individuals with complex presentations.
Commitment to ethical practice, professional growth, and collaborative teamwork.
Ability to manage documentation requirements in a timely and accurate manner.
Proficiency with electronic health records and documentation systems.

Responsibilities

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 treatment 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 development.
Maintain ethical boundaries, confidentiality, and compliance with HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2 regulations.
Support a trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and recovery-oriented treatment environment.