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

Atlantic Health Strategies • Myrtle Beach, SC

23h • $50,000 - $65,000 • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Counseling, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, or a related field meeting South Carolina licensure requirements
• Active South Carolina licensure or associate licensure as an LPC or LMFT, in good standing
• 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

Nice To Haves

• Experience providing counseling in SUD 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 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

Benefits

• paid time off
• paid holidays
• supportive leadership with a stable working environment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level