Ridgeland Comprehensive Treatment Center·Ridgeland, South Carolina
The Substance Use Counselor provides compassionate individual and group therapy to patients recovering from opioid use disorder. Responsibilities include developing treatment plans, documenting patient progress, and coordinating care within a multidisciplinary team.
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) 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 #LI-DG1 AHCTC
Candidates must hold at least a Bachelor's degree in a social or health services field and possess relevant experience in addiction recovery or behavioral health. Familiarity with Medication-Assisted Treatment and evidence-based practices like CBT and Motivational Interviewing is required.
Market context
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.