Intensive Outpatient Counselor

Beaufort County South Carolina • Bluffton, SC

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About The Position

The Intensive Outpatient Counselor works directly with individuals and groups to provide evaluation, diagnosis, intervention, and treatment services for patients with substance misuse or substance-related health conditions. The role conducts intake and assessment, recommends evidence-based care, develops individualized plans with patients and their support networks, and provides counseling, crisis intervention, and case management. The counselor also prepares clinical documentation, supports clients and families through interpretive services, attends professional training, and participates in required clinical supervision. Related duties may be assigned as necessary.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Over two years and up to and including four years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license with an acceptable driving history.
• Applicants tentatively selected must pass urinalysis screening for illegal drug use and a background check before appointment; employment is contingent on clearing both.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree with a license preferred.
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker preferred.
• Licensed Addiction Counselor preferred.
• Licensed Professional Counselor preferred.
• Certified Addiction Counselor preferred, or eligibility to obtain certification within three years of employment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct intake, screening, and assessment of biological, psychological, and social factors related to substance misuse and substance use disorders.
• Recommend evidence-based interventions and treatment.
• Collaborate with patients, families, key stakeholders, and the clinical treatment team to develop individualized care plans.
• Conduct individual, family, and group education, counseling, and psychotherapy sessions.
• Provide crisis assessments and interventions, including responding to emergency requests, collaborating with community agencies, developing and implementing intervention plans, determining whether psychiatric medication evaluation is needed, and arranging appropriate care and services.
• Provide case management for identified needs including medical services, mental health care, housing, employment, child care, social support, and related services.
• Prepare clinical documentation, reports, and correspondence, including intake packets, treatment plans, progress notes, treatment reviews, transition and discharge plans, court documents, collateral progress reports, mandated reports, drug screening and testing records, clinical charts, and other paperwork.
• Assist families and clients with supports through interpretive services.
• Attend professional training to learn best practices and earn continuing education credits required to acquire and maintain professional certification and licensure.
• Participate in clinical supervision as required by regulatory agents and policy.
• Perform related work as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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