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Description
We are looking for motivated and caring individuals to provide counseling services to patients in a variety of settings. This position plays a critical role in serving the citizens of Charleston County seeking recovery from substance use disorders. Services include both individual and group counseling as well as case management. Counselor opportunities generally exist amongst numerous treatment areas including admissions, outpatient (adults and/or adolescents), residential, jail-based, withdrawal management, and medication assisted treatment.
Flexible work schedules are available in some instances and may include potential remote work opportunities and/or four 10-hour days. Room for professional growth within the position include paid training opportunities, supervision hours toward obtaining an Alcohol and Drug Counselor certification, and engagement in interdisciplinary team meetings. Supervision may also be available for LPC, LAC or LISW licensing purposes at no cost (limited availability).
Come join our Charleston Center team, where our mission is to promote active recovery for persons whose lives are affected by substance use disorders.
Starting salary is dependent upon education, experience, credentialing, and licensure.
· 1y-3y experience with master’s degree = $21.66 hourly (3y-5y with bachelor’s degree)
· 3y-5y with a master’s degree = $24.25 hourly (5y with a bachelor’s degree)
· 5y master’s degree required = $27.17 hourly
Licensure and current Alcohol and other Drug Counselor certification will also be taken into consideration for additional percentage increases. Employees are subject to receive annual increases beginning after the first year of employment, contingent upon satisfactory appraisals and available funding.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
- Addiction Medicine
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Work Location: In person
Salary : $22 - $27