Substance Abuse Counselor - Myrtle Beach, SC
The Crossroads Center
Summary
Our clinical team enjoys an early morning schedule with early afternoon out times. It is expected for all clinical team members to participate in our Saturday rotation. The frequency of this rotation is determined by the current staff count. Expected hours for this role are 37-40 hours per week.
Job description
Day in the Life of a Substance Abuse Counselor
- Provides individual counseling to highly complex patients.
- Conducts clinical assessments to appropriately assess patient's treatment needs.
- Designs and updates the patient's treatment plan, including care coordination, referrals, and discharge planning.
- Manages assigned caseload and compliance with clinical treatment requirements.
- Collaborates with nurses and providers to provide holistic treatment services.
- Facilitates urine drug screening for patients.
Schedule and Hours
Our clinical team enjoys an early morning schedule with early afternoon out times. It is expected for all clinical team members to participate in our Saturday rotation. The frequency of this rotation is determined by the current staff count. Expected hours for this role are 37-40 hours per week.
- Monday - Friday 4:45 am - 12:45 pm
- Saturday - 6:00 am - 9:00 am rotating once every 13 -14 weeks
Education and Experience requirements
- General experience working with underserved populations in a clinical setting.
- Lived addiction experience is a plus.
Qualified candidates will hold one or more of the following certifications/licenses:
- Bachelor's degree in a related field required.
- Master's degree in a behavioral health field preferred.
- Must be licensed or certified in SC
- Experience treating opiate-addicted patients is a plus.
- Candidate must be willing to start early in the morning, as work hours start at 5:00 AM
- No legal impediments to serving in a licensed opiate treatment program.
- Must have a valid driver's license.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in a related field required
- Master's degree in a behavioral health field preferred
- Must be licensed or certified in SC
- General experience working with underserved populations in a clinical setting
- Experience treating opiate-addicted patients is a plus
- Lived addiction experience is a plus
- Candidate must be willing to start early in the morning, as work hours start at 5:00 AM
- No legal impediments to serving in a licensed opiate treatment program
- Must have a valid driver's license
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- PTO
- 401(k) Matching
- Continuing Education Allowance
- Life Insurance
- Short/Long Term Disability
- Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave
- Mental Health Day
- Calm Subscription
- Loan Forgiveness Program
Company overview
The Crossroads Center is a specialized mental health care facility dedicated to providing comprehensive treatment services for individuals struggling with various mental health conditions. As a healthcare provider in the mental health sector, the organization focuses on delivering personalized care through evidence-based therapeutic approaches. The center likely offers a range of services including individual counseling, group therapy, psychiatric evaluation, medication management, and specialized treatment programs for conditions such as depression, anxiety, trauma-related disorders, and substance abuse co-occurring with mental health issues. Operating within the broader healthcare ecosystem, The Crossroads Center emphasizes a holistic approach to mental wellness, potentially incorporating both clinical interventions and supportive services to help patients achieve sustainable recovery and improved quality of life. The facility's mission centers on creating a safe, supportive environment where individuals can address their mental health challenges while developing coping strategies and life skills for long-term wellbeing.