Clinical Counselor II: Co-Occurring

LRADAC

Posted 2 months ago

Full Time

Columbia, South Carolina

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The counselor will provide individual, group, and family counseling services to patients with co-occurring substance use disorders and mental illness. Responsibilities include developing treatment plans, monitoring patient progress, and performing bio-psycho-social assessments.

Qualifications

You have a Master's degree in a field related to clinical behavioral health and at least one year of experience working with substance use/misuse populations. You must possess or be in the process of obtaining licensure, and it is preferred that you are certified as an Alcohol and Drug Counselor or are a Licensed Professional of the Healing Arts (LPHA).

Must Have Skills for ATS

Alcohol and Drug Counselor

Licensed Professional of the Healing Arts (LPHA)

Individual counseling

Family counseling

Group counseling

Crisis intervention counseling

Case management

Bio-psycho-social assessments

Job Description

Improving Lives.  Improving Communities.
   

LRADAC offers a wide array of prevention, intervention and treatment programs in both Lexington and Richland counties. 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.   

In support of our purpose to improve communities, we are expanding our treatment services to partner with Columbia Area Mental Health (CAMH) to provide individual and group counseling of an advanced nature to patients presenting with co-occurring substance use disorders and mental illness.  This SCORF (South Carolina Opioid Recovery Fund) grant-funded Clinical Counselor is located at CAMH but works under the regular supervision of a LRADAC Program Manager. In this role, the Counselor will counsel and aid adolescents, adults, and their families requiring assistance managing and improving symptoms of co-occurring substance use disorders and mental illness. Grant-funded position with a August 30, 2026 end date. Position continuance contingent upon grant renewal.

POSITION LOGISTICS

  • Full-time 37.5 hours a week
  • Schedule is routinely Monday -  Friday 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM
  • Evening hours may be required with a flex schedule as approved by supervisor.
  • Grant-funded position with a August 30, 2026 end date. Position continuance contingent upon grant renewal.

EDUCATIONAL AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

  • Master’s degree in a field related to clinical behavioral health is required.
  • Must have license or be in the process of obtaining licensure.
  • At least one (1) year of experience in performing the essential duties of the position for substance use/misuse populations required.
  • Certification as an Alcohol and Drug Counselor and/or Licensure as an LPHA preferred.
  • If not fully independently licensed as LPHA, must obtain ADC certification within three (3) years.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Reports to work when scheduled and on time.
  • Develops and maintains individualized treatment plans.
  • Manages and monitors patient progress, identifies patient needs, and maintains all clinical records through independent work as well as treatment team engagement.   
  • Provides individual, family, group and crisis intervention counseling services.
  • Provides case consultation and case management services to assure comprehensive quality care of a patient
  • Participates in regular clinical supervision. 
  • Provides bio-psycho-social assessments as needed.

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. **

LRADAC

LRADAC cares for the needs of the citizens of Lexington and Richland counties of South Carolina. We offer a wide array of prevention, intervention and treatment programs in locations convenient to residents of both counties. With a dedicated staff and innovative programs and services, LRADAC takes a proactive approach to fighting addiction and drug abuse 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 abuse and addiction are preventable and treatable. LRADAC is a non-profit agency. We are also one of 33 county alcohol and drug abuse authorities recognized by the state of South Carolina. This network of direct service agencies provides prevention, intervention and treatment programs to citizens in all 46 counties of the state. Each year, more than 50,000 South Carolinians receive direct intervention and/or treatment services through the county authorities. Last year, LRADAC alone served more than 5,000 clients.
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