Alcohol and Drug Counselor | Myrtle Beach, SC | Full-Time | On-Site
About The Position
The Alcohol and Drug Counselor is a core member of Coastal Recovery’s interdisciplinary treatment team, providing individual and group counseling to adults receiving substance use disorder treatment at Partial Hospitalization (PHP) and Intensive Outpatient (IOP) levels of care. The full-time, on-site position in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina supports treatment planning, documentation, client engagement, and collaboration with medical and program leadership to deliver effective, compliant care. Coastal Recovery provides integrated behavioral health and substance use disorder treatment using evidence-based, recovery-oriented care. The organization emphasizes ethical practice, high-quality services, and a supportive environment for clients and staff. The counselor is expected to use evidence-based and trauma-informed approaches and contribute to a culturally responsive, recovery-oriented treatment environment.
Requirements
- 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 in good standing as an LPC, LMFT, LISW-CP, or LAC; associate-level licensure is not eligible.
- Active Alcohol and Drug Counselor (ADC) credential or documented eligibility to obtain it.
- Demonstrated competencies in group facilitation, documentation, and treatment planning.
- Knowledge of ASAM criteria, trauma-informed care, motivational interviewing, and relapse prevention strategies.
- Ability to comply 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
- Experience providing counseling in substance use disorder or co-occurring treatment settings.
- Working knowledge of utilization review expectations and documentation standards.
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 according to organizational and regulatory standards.
- Facilitate evidence-based group programming focused on relapse prevention, coping skills, emotional regulation, and recovery support.
- Collaborate with medical providers, case managers, and peer support staff to coordinate client care.
- Participate in supervision, case consultation, and reflective practice to support service quality 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.
Benefits
- Paid time off.
- Paid holidays.
- Ongoing training and professional development for licensed staff.
- Supportive leadership and a stable working environment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
