Clinical Counselor - Richland County Sheriff's Department

LRADAC • Columbia, SC

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About The Position

Improving Lives. Improving Communities. 

LRADAC offers a wide array of prevention, intervention and treatment programs in both Lexington and Richland counties, so when you join our team you are truly improving lives and improving communities. As a part of our dedicated staff, you will be a part of innovative programs and services taking a proactive approach to fighting addition and drug misuse in our schools, businesses, and neighborhoods. We tailor our programs to meet the ever-changing needs of the communities we serve. Our prevention, intervention and treatment programs spread the message that there is hope and that substance misuse and addiction are preventable and treatable.  

Come join an agency that believes in continuous improvement and training/education for our team members. We are passionate about reaching and renewing lives by restoring hope that change is possible. 

We are hiring two (2) temporary grant funded positions that are instrumental to LRADAC’s expansion of warm handoff programs and recovery services for individuals with substance use disorders (SUD) in Richland County. In partnership with the Richland County Sheriff’s department, this position will ride with law enforcement agents to increase access and address critical service gaps into high need community settings. This dual-modality approach is designed to promote early intervention, streamline referrals, and support long-term recovery by meeting individuals where they are – physically and situationally. Under regular supervision of the Program Manager, staff will spend their time in the community to identify at-risk individuals, conduct brief assessments, provide referrals, and reduce barriers to care. Flexible scheduling may include weekends or variable hours, depending on law enforcement operations.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in human service field and experience in performing the essential duties of the position for substance use/misuse populations are required.
• Must have reliable transportation and valid SC driver's license.
• Must be able to clear background screening by both LRADAC and Richland County Sherrif’s department.
• If not fully independently licensed as LPHA, must obtain ADC certification within three (3) years.

Nice To Haves

• Lived experience or Certified Peer Support is highly preferred.
• Crisis management and de-escalation experience is highly preferred.
• Certification as an Alcohol and Drug Counselor and/or Licensure as an LPHA preferred.
• Licensure as an LPHA in good standing in South Carolina preferred

Responsibilities

• Provides case consultation and case management services to assure comprehensive quality care of a patient, including appropriate referrals to LRADAC and other community services.
• Provides crisis intervention counseling services including brief or single-session counseling and motivational interviewing, helping stabilize acute situations in the field.
• Conduct in-field assessments to at-risk individuals. Including safety planning and identification of co-occurring needs
• Maintain accurate records, logs, and progress notes in electronic systems, ensuring confidentiality and adherence to grant, 42-CFR Part 2 and HIPAA requirements.
• Conduct on-site urine drugs screens as part of initial engagement and follow-up support.
• Participates in regular clinical supervision.
• Adhere to law enforcement ride-along policies, including background checks and liability releases.
• Attend all required meetings and training sessions.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees