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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.   

The Clinical Counselor’s primary duty is the performance of work requiring advanced knowledge, discretion and judgment in the application of therapeutic interventions designed to improve the overall function and wellbeing of patients diagnosed with substance use disorders, mental illness, and/or co-occurring disorders. 

Position Logistics

• 34-hour work week 
• Routinely 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Monday - Thursday)
• Evening hours required, flex schedule available with approval by supervisor
• Open to hiring a CC III or IV. Level and compensation are commensurate with education and experience

Education & Experience Requirements

• A Master’s degree in human service field is required
• Experience performance the essential duties of the position in behavioral health is required.
• Experience with substance use/misuse populations is highly preferred.
• Licensure as an LPHA (LMSW; LISW; LPC; LMFT; LAC) or certification as ADC/AADC are highly desired.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
Licensed in South Carolina as an LPHA or Certification as an Alcohol and Drug Counselor or Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor through Addiction Professionals of South Carolina are highly desired. If unlicensed/uncertified, ability to obtain licensure or certification within three years of hire.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Completes appropriate screening and/or biopsychosocial assessments for all patients upon admission
• Provides evidence-based, best practice therapeutic interventions to individuals, groups, and families with substance use disorders, mental illness, and/or co-occurring disorders.
• Utilizes crisis intervention counseling as necessary 
• Develops, maintains, monitors and updates, as necessary, individualized plans of care for assigned patients
• Manages and monitors patient progress, identifies patient needs, and maintains clinical documentation in compliance with all applicable regulatory standards
• Participates in regularly scheduled clinical supervision with assigned Program Manager
• Collaborates with other members of the treatment team to provide case consultation and case management services to all patients

 Marginal Duties

• Assists with POE duties to ensure timely access to assessments
• Attends all required meetings and training sessions
• Other duties as assigned

Please complete the online application to include all current and previous employment history and education.  A resume cannot be substituted for completing the employment history and educational fields of the employment application.  Incomplete applications will not be considered.

**LRADAC maintains a tobacco-free environment.  No smoking or use of any tobacco product is permitted in any of its facilities or on any of its properties. **