Clinical Counselor - Lexington Medical Center

LRADAC • Columbia, SC

8d • Onsite

About The Position

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 addiction 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. The Incumbent’s primary duty is the performance of work requiring advanced knowledge acquired through an advanced degree program; and requires the incumbent to consistently exercise discretion and judgment in applying their knowledge. Under general supervision of the VP of Clinical Services, provides screening, assessment, and referral for patients engaged in services at Lexington Medical Center’s Emergency Department, Inpatient Services, and emPATH clinic who may identify mental illness, substance use disorder, and/or co-occurring disorders. Acts in accordance with LRADAC and LMC policies and procedures. Provides support to patients engaged through Uplift Lexington and Lexington County Emergency Management Services. The selected applicant must pass the Lexington County Sherriff’s Department background check and be approved for ED access at Lexington Medical Center. This position is housed within the Medical Social Services Department at Lexington Medical Center.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a human services type field required.
• Experience providing substance use disorder treatment preferred.
• If not independently licensed, Certified as an Alcohol and Drug Counselor (ADC) through Addiction Professionals of South Carolina (APSC) or able to complete the certification process within the required timeframe.

Nice To Haves

• Licensure and/or certification are highly desired.

Responsibilities

• Reports to work when scheduled and on time.
• Conducts screenings/assessments as requested by LMC Emergency Department, Inpatient services, and emPATH clinic.
• Provides individualized therapeutic and case management services for identified patients currently enrolled in LMC’s ED, Inpatient services, and emPATH clinic, to include referrals for other supportive services/resources.
• Provides case consultation, staffing, and coordination of care between LRADAC, Lexington Medical Center, and Uplift Lexington/Lexington County EMS.
• Participates in regular clinical supervision.
• Attends all required meetings (LMC, LRADAC, Uplift Lexington) and training sessions.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Ability to provide coverage for other program areas if necessary

What This Job Offers

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