Substance Abuse Counselor – Berkeley County, SC

Amergis Healthcare Staffing is seeking a licensed mental health professional for a Community Outreach Substance Abuse Counselor position in Berkeley County, SC.

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The Susbtance Abuse Counselor provides individual and group therapeutic services in a variety of settings across the age span and works collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team. The Substance Abuse Counselor administers an assortment of assessment tools and develop programming as needed to assist in the treatment of a variety of behavioral disorders and disabilities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Provides mental/behavioral healthcare for persons with mental health concerns, substance use issues, cognitive disabilities, and other mental/physical conditions

Evaluates patient’s physical or mental condition

Treats patients in an inpatient or outpatient treatment facility or in a correctional/forensic facility using a multidisciplinary approach

Provides individual and group therapeutic services

Provides targeting counseling designed to help the individual overcome their mental health concerns or substance abuse issues

Remains knowledgeable of the latest methodologies in counseling to provide patients with the best possible care

Refers patients to other mental healthcare or medical providers as necessary

Develops and implements treatment plans

Provides a range of brief prevention, treatment and recovery services, as well as long-term treatment and support

Provides documentation to include, progress notes, assessments, and treatment activities that will be required

Knowledgeable with treatments such as dialectical behavior therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and complicated grief

Maintains confidentiality of records relating to patients’ treatment

Performs other duties as assigned/necessary

Minimum Requirements:

Licensed as a Mental Health Professional in state practicing required

Complies with all relevant professional standards of practice

Participation and completion of Amergis’ Competency program when applicable

Current CPR if applicable

TB questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable

Current health certificate (per contract or state regulation)

Must meet all federal, state and local requirements

Successful completion of new hire training as applicable to job site

Understand patient confidentiality and HIPAA requirements

Ability to effectively elicit/provide information to and from appropriate individuals (including, but not limited to, supervisors, co-workers, clients) via strong communication skills; proficiency in the English language is required

Computer proficiency required

Must be at least 18 years of age

Benefits

At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:

Competitive pay & weekly paychecks

Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

401(k) savings plan

Awards and recognition programs

Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.

About Amergis

Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.

Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.