Clinical Counselor IV

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.  

Come join an agency that believes in continuous improvement and training/education for our team members. We are passionate about reaching and renewing lives by restoring hope that change is possible. 

As a Clinical Counselor, you will exercise discretion and judgement in applying your advance knowledge in counseling and aiding individuals and families requiring assistance dealing with substance use/misuse in an outpatient setting. Under regular supervision of a Program Manager, you will provide compassionate and appropriate care for the Adult patient population through group and individual treatment services.

Position Logistics 

• Full-time, 34-hour work week (4 days a week)
• Routinely 8:00 am – 5:00 pm shifts Monday – Thursday. Daytime and evening hours are required, with a flex schedule as approved by the supervisor.
• Hiring salary range: $48,000 - $62,000 (Level and compensation will be commensurate with experience and licensure.)

Education, Experience & Licensure Requirements 

•  A Master’s degree in a human services field is required.
• Experience performing the essential duties of the position for substance use/misuse populations is highly preferred.
• Licensure in the helping professions is required: LMSW, LAC, LPC, LMFT, LISW (licensure dictates the level of the position.)
• Certified as an Advanced/Alcohol and Drug Counselor through Addiction Professionals of South Carolina, or ability to complete the certification process within the required timeframe, required.

Position Overview 

• 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

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 products, including smokeless, in any of its facilities or on any of its properties.