What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Counselor position at Shoreline Behavioral Health Service?
Are you passionate about making a real difference in people’s lives? At Shoreline Behavioral Health services, we strive to provide timely clinical interventions and treatment services to those struggling with addiction and co-occurring disorders. We are dedicated to providing compassionate and accessible care within our community and adjoining areas.
We are seeking a full-time clinical counselor to join our clinical team who is motivated by a passion to help individuals and families struggling with addiction and co-occurring disorders. Applicant must be willing and available to work five days a week (M-F) to include some evening hours, as needed. This position is housed within our outpatient clinic in Conway, SC.
Specific Responsibilities:
- Provides individual and group counseling
- Completes biopsychosocial assessments during open access, as needed
- Provides crisis intervention services to call-in and walk-in clients, as needed
- Assists other clinical staff with staffing cases, placement decisions, and treatment methods/materials
- Able to learn and implement evidence-based treatment modalities
- Contributes effectively as a team member, participating in weekly team meetings, sharing ideas, and communicating with supervisors and other team members
- Maintains accurate records as required by OSUS, Medicaid and agency policy/procedures, as assigned
- Maintains current licensures and/or certification necessary for the position
- Maintains client charts according to quality standards regarding clinical content and timely entry as established by OSUS, Medicaid and agency policy/procedures
- Provides the required amount of direct service time each week
- Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor
Position Benefits:
- Comprehensive benefits package including participation in PEBA insurance, the SC Retirement System, Deferred Compensation, and paid time off for holidays & personal/sick leave
- Credentialing assistance
- Opportunities for continuing education credits (CEUs)
Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in a human services related field required, Masters in counseling or related field preferred. Provisional certification as an alcohol and drug counselor will be required and assistance to obtain said certification will be provided post hire. Be able to use clinical judgement while working independently at times and be self-directed.
Note: Applicant must have availability to work evening hours as needed.