CCI: Salary Range: $39,893.33 - $49,866.67

CC II: Salary Range: $47,146.67 - $57,120.00

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.

As a Clinical Counselor I or II in ADSAP the primary duty is the performance of work requiring advance knowledge acquired during a four-year degree course of instruction; and requires the incumbent to consistently exercise discretion and judgment in applying her advanced knowledge. Primary activities will be to conduct assessments and complete treatment plans in a timely manner, as well as provide intense case management. Individual, group and families counseling may be provided as needed within the agency. This candidate will work a split between the ADSAP Department and the Juvenile Drug Court.

Position Logistics

• Full-Time 34-hour work week (4-days) 
• Routinely 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM shifts Monday-Thursday, with the exception of evenings and weekends required for JDC, flex schedule as approved by supervisor. 
• Some evening hours will be required for ADSAP, flex schedule as approved by supervisor. 
• 1-2 days per week and weekend hours require 1-2 times per month for the JDC.
• We are open to hiring as a Clinical Counselor I or II. Level and compensation will be commensurate with experience and education.
• This candidate will work a split between the ADSAP Department and the Juvenile Drug Court.

• ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

  • Assist the Lexington Program Manager with the day-to-day functions of the Richland office.
  • Inform the ADSAP Program Manager and assist in the resolution.
  • Ensure program quality compliance procedures for ADSAP files, i.e. reviewing and signing appropriate documents.
  • Conducts assessment interviewing for ADSAP patients and, when indicated, makes referrals to appropriate services. 
  • Develops and maintains individualized treatment plans.
  • Provides as needed individual, family and group counseling sessions for ADSAP.
  • Provides case consultation to assure comprehensive quality care of clients.
  • Coordinate and conducts screening and clinical assessments for juvenile drug court patients and makes recommendation to the Solicitor’s Office for acceptance into the program.
  • Provides individual and family services for patients as identified and ensures documentation of services according to established quality assurance guidelines and time frames.
  • Monitors patient progress, identifies case management needs and provides documentation in the patient records according to established quality assurance guidelines.
  • Provide court reports as scheduled and appear at all scheduled court sessions. 
  • Participate in all staffings and treatment teams to coordinate patient care.

Minimum Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in human service field and experience performing the essential duties of the position are required. 
• Master’s degree in human service field and experience in performing the essential duties of the position are preferred. Licensure and/or certification are highly desired. Experience working with adolescent population highly desired.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Certified as Alcohol and Drug Counselor through the Addiction Professionals of South Carolina, or able to complete the certification process within the required three year timeframe.

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 product is permitted in any of its facilities or on any of its properties. **