Substance Abuse Counselor - Myrtle Beach, SC

Crossroads Treatment Centers•Myrtle Beach, SC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Crossroads Treatment Centers is seeking a Substance Abuse Counselor to provide outpatient, office-based treatment for patients with opioid use disorder. The counselor provides individual counseling to highly complex patients, assesses clinical needs, develops and updates treatment plans, manages an assigned caseload, coordinates care, and works with nurses and providers to deliver holistic treatment services. The role also includes facilitating urine drug screening and meeting clinical treatment requirements. The position offers an early-morning schedule, generally Monday through Friday from 4:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m., with a rotating Saturday shift from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. approximately once every 13–14 weeks. Expected hours are 37–40 per week. The successful candidate must be willing to start early and must have no legal impediments to serving in a licensed opiate treatment program. Crossroads describes opportunities for advancement through Counselor levels 1, 2, and 3 based on certification or licensure, regulated caseloads typically ranging from 40 to 55 patients, and training and supervision for employees working toward full certification or licensure. The organization is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
Must be licensed or certified in South Carolina.
General experience working with underserved populations in a clinical setting.
Must be willing to start early in the morning; work hours start at 5:00 a.m.
Must have no legal impediments to serving in a licensed opiate treatment program.
Must have a valid driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in a behavioral health field.
Lived experience with addiction.
Experience treating patients addicted to opiates.

Responsibilities

Provide individual counseling to highly complex patients.
Conduct clinical assessments to determine patients’ treatment needs.
Design and update patient treatment plans, including care coordination, referrals, and discharge planning.
Manage an assigned caseload and ensure compliance with clinical treatment requirements.
Collaborate with nurses and providers to deliver holistic treatment services.
Facilitate urine drug screening for patients.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Paid time off.
401(k) options, including a matching program with no vesting period.
Annual continuing education allowance in a related field.
Life insurance.
Short- and long-term disability coverage.
Paid maternity and paternity leave.
Mental health day.
Calm subscription for all employees.
Access to the STAR Loan Repayment Program to help pay eligible federal student loans.
Consistent early-in and early-out schedule.
Advancement opportunities through Counselor levels 1, 2, and 3.
Training and supervision for employees working toward full certification or licensure.