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Substance Use Counselor

Easley Comprehensive Treatment Center·Easley, South Carolina

Full Time·On Site·2-5 yrs·Posted 1 month ago
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About the role

Provide high-quality individual and group counseling to patients recovering from opioid use disorder. Manage patient recovery through assessments, treatment planning, and coordination with multidisciplinary medical teams.

Overview Outpatient MAT Opioid Treatment Program Seeking

  • Substance Use Counselor Must be eligible for certification through
  • Addictions
  • Professionals of
  • SC
  • Full
  • Time
  • Hours:
  • Monday-Friday, 5:00
  • AM-1:30
  • PM
  • Alternating
  • Saturdays 7:00AM-8:30AM
  • Our
  • Benefits: Semi-Annual Bonus Program Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance Competitive 401(k) plan Paid vacation and sick time Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offering continued support to employee lifestyle and well-being
  • Our
  • Team: Easley Comprehensive Treatment Center (CTC), located in Easley, SC, is part of Acadia Healthcare's Comprehensive Treatment Centers, the leading provider of medication-assisted treatment in the nation. Our counseling team provides compassionate, high-quality counseling and therapy to patients that are seeking recovery from Opioid Use Disorder.
  • Your
  • Job as a
  • Substance
  • Use
  • Counselor: The Substance Use Counselor is instrumental in our patient’s treatment and recovery from opioid use disorder. Substance Use Counselors provide high quality, compassionate care through various mediums which include both individual and group counseling sessions.
  • Additional
  • Benefits of
  • Joining our
  • Clinical
  • Team: Consistent schedule - early in and out times offering a great work/life balance Opportunity for growth and advancement - clear, climbable structure into Counselor Levels (1-5) based on education, credentials, and years of experience Employer-paid clinical supervision - free to employees! Free and unlimited access to 500+ accredited Continuing Education Units (CEUs) - enhance your clinical knowledge and stay informed on evolving treatment approaches Being the catalyst for change - empowering individuals overcome SUD and make a daily life-saving impact!
  • Job
  • Responsibilities: Provide high quality, compassionate guidance in both individual and group counseling sessions. Plan, oversee, facilitate and document patient's recovery. Co-facilitate assigned group or family sessions as needed. Ensure all documentation regarding patient care, treatment, and incidents is completed timely and in a clear, concise manner. Prepare individual treatment plans for each assigned patient. Initial assessments as well as follow up assessments. Evaluate patient needs and determine if referrals to other programs or facilities are needed. May plan for aftercare for assigned patients. Provide crisis intervention to patients, as needed. Provide case management duties for patients, ensuring individualized quality care as needed. Act as a liaison between referral sources and patients, as needed. Eligible positions may qualify for student loan forgiveness through HRSA, depending on clinic site eligibility.
  • Check your eligibilty here: HRSA Eligibility

Qualifications

Required Education, Skills and Qualifications: Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in social or health services field is required; Master’s degree in social or health services field preferred Degree must be from an accredited college or university. Previous experience in addiction recovery or behavioral health settings, such as outpatient, residential, or correctional facilities. Familiarity with Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT), including methadone, buprenorphine, and naltrexone. Experience conducting individual and group counseling sessions focused on substance use recovery. Knowledge of evidence-based practices, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), and relapse prevention techniques. Documentation experience, including maintaining clinical notes, treatment plans, and progress updates in accordance with state and federal guidelines. Familiarity with state regulatory standards (e.g., 42 CFR Part 2, HIPAA, Joint Commission standards). Experience collaborating in a multidisciplinary team with medical staff, case managers, and peer support specialists. Accepted Licenses/Certifications: Certified Addiction Counselor (ADC/AADC) National Certified Addiction Counselor (NCAC I/NCAC II) Master Addiction Counselor (MAC) Licensed Addiction Counselor (LAC) REQUIRED Must be eligible for certification through Addictions Professionals of SC We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual’s characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws. #LI-CTC AHCTC #LI-DG1

Requirements

Requires a minimum of a Bachelor's degree in social or health services and eligibility for certification through Addictions Professionals of SC. Candidates should have experience in addiction recovery and familiarity with evidence-based practices like CBT and MAT.

  • bachelor degree
  • postgraduate degree
  • Case Management
  • Patient Assessment
  • Treatment Planning
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Clinical Documentation
  • Individual Counseling
  • Group Counseling
  • Multidisciplinary Collaboration
  • Relapse Prevention
  • Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT)
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Motivational Interviewing (MI)

Benefits

  • Dental Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Vision Insurance
  • Medical Insurance
  • Paid Vacation
  • Sick Time
  • 401(k) Plan
  • Semi-Annual Bonus Program
  • Free Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
  • Employer-paid Clinical Supervision
  • Student Loan Forgiveness Eligibility

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Location
Easley, South Carolina
Posted
Jun 19, 2026
Closes
Jun 19, 2027
Application
Employer website
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Hiring organization

Easley Comprehensive Treatment Center

Comprehensive Treatment Centers (CTCs) offer medication-assisted treatment (MAT) for adults age 18 and older who are struggling with an addiction to opioids such as heroin or prescription painkillers. MAT offers many of the same benefits as other outpatient programs, allowing...

Salary listed on 2 jobs
IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypePublic Company
Size501-1,000 employees
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South Carolina substance use counselor demand

Substance use counselors in South Carolina are often sought in treatment programs, community health settings, and recovery services, where employers value experience with addiction recovery and evidence-based approaches such as CBT and MAT. These roles can be competitive because many postings look for a bachelor’s degree in social or health services plus eligibility for certification through Addictions Professionals of SC. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare fit, then highlight your recovery experience and any direct CBT or MAT exposure in your application.

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