What are the responsibilities and job description for the Outpatient Child and Adolescent Therapist position at Tri-County Commission on Alcohol and Drug Abuse/William J. McCord Adolescent Treatment Facility?
Adolescent Counselor
Make a Difference in the Lives of Adolescents — Join Our Team!
Are you passionate about helping teenagers navigate mental health and substance use challenges? Do you want a career where the work you do can have a lasting impact on young people and their families?
We are looking for a compassionate, motivated, and dedicated Adolescent Counselor to join our supportive team of behavioral health professionals. This position provides an exciting opportunity to work directly with adolescents in a school-based setting and help them develop the skills they need to succeed.
This position is primarily located within the Bamberg County School District.
Why Join Our Team?
We believe supporting our staff is just as important as supporting the clients we serve. We offer:
- State of South Carolina PEBA benefits
- Health and life insurance
- State retirement benefits
- Paid time off
- Opportunity to apply for student loan forgiveness
- Licensure and certification reimbursement
- Clinical supervision provided for LPC Associates
- A supportive team environment
- The opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of adolescents and families
- Salary that reflects licensure, certification, and experience
What You'll Do
As an Adolescent Counselor, you will provide behavioral health services to adolescents experiencing substance use and/or mental health disorders. Responsibilities include:
- Conducting clinical assessments and screenings
- Developing individualized treatment plans
- Providing individual and family counseling
- Monitoring client progress and adjusting treatment as needed
- Collaborating with students, parents/guardians, school personnel, and other professionals
- Maintaining timely and accurate clinical documentation
- Helping adolescents develop healthy coping skills and strategies for success
- Participating as part of a collaborative, multidisciplinary treatment team
What We're Looking For
The ideal candidate is someone who is passionate about working with adolescents and understands the unique challenges they face.
Required:
- Master’s degree in Counseling
- Eligibility to apply for addiction certification through the Addiction Professionals of South Carolina
Highly Preferred:
- LPC or LMSW
- Experience working with adolescents
- Experience providing services to individuals with substance use and/or mental health disorders
- Strong clinical, communication, and organizational skills
- Ability to work collaboratively with families, schools, and other professionals
The Impact You Can Make
Working with adolescents is more than a job — it's an opportunity to intervene early, build trust, and help young people create healthier futures.
If you are a counselor who wants to use your skills in a supportive environment while making a real difference in the lives of young people, we want to hear from you!
How to Apply
Please submit both a resume and cover letter to:
Melinda Lamprecht
Email: lamprech@tccada.org
Fax: 803-531-8419
Come be part of a team dedicated to helping adolescents, families, and communities thrive. We look forward to hearing from you!
Pay: $50,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Continuing education credits
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Loan repayment program
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
Work Location: In person
Salary : $50,000 - $55,000