Lexington Treatment Specialists

Substance Abuse Counselor

West Columbia, South CarolinaFull-time
$23.50 hourly
About the Job
Job Details:
  • Position: Substance Abuse Clinical Counselor.
  • Pay: $23.50/hr+ depending on experience, licenses, and certifications relating to substance abuse and counseling.
  • Business Hours: Monday - Friday, 5:00 am - 12:30 pm.
  • Schedule: FT, Monday - Friday: 5:00 am - 12:30 pm.
  • Hiring Location: Lexington Treatment Specialists, 185 Lott Court, West Columbia, SC 29169.

No walk-ins or phone calls. Please apply through the job posting to be considered for this position.

Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's Degree at minimum bachelor’s degree or higher in human services or counseling, and be eligible to obtain Alcohol & Drug Counselor Certification ( may already hold ADC 1 certification or be placed In-Process). 
  • Experience is not accepted in lieu of a degree.

Qualified applicants will have verifiable college course credit hours in psychology, sociology, counseling, and social work in order to be eligible for certification or be placed in process.


Duties:
  • Treatment Specialists provides comprehensive services to assist individuals who are dealing with opiate addiction or dependency.
  • We combine counseling with medications to optimize success in treatment. We are in need of a Substance Abuse Clinical Counselor(s) at our West Columbia, SC clinic.

Position Summary: 
  • Provide confidential, individual, group, and family or significant other counseling, including education regarding chemical dependency, addiction, and recovery. 
  • Thorough documentation of the patient’s progress in the patient record, in compliance with all regulatory agencies and clinic policy and procedures.
  • Develop individual treatment plans with the patient’s active participation, which reflect current problems, strengths, and goals.
  • Explain patient rights and patient responsibilities, and provide orientation in a manner that is positive and clear to new intakes.
  • Assurance of patient confidentiality in all areas, in compliance with 42 CFR 11.
  • Completion of all proper documentation in a timely manner.
  • Provide and guarantee effective treatment for all patients in need, regardless of race, gender, ethnicity, age, or sexual preference.

No walk-ins or phone calls. Please apply through the job posting to be considered for this position.
About Lexington Treatment Specialists
Treatment Specialists, LLC is a leading outpatient treatment provider dedicated to helping individuals and families overcome substance use and opioid use disorders through compassionate, evidence-based care. We offer a comprehensive approach that combines medication-assisted treatment (MAT) with counseling, education, and support services designed to enhance long-term recovery and overall wellbeing. Our services are delivered in a respectful, confidential, and patient-centered environment.

We serve clients across six locations in South Carolina:
• West Columbia, SC (Lexington)
• Sumter, SC
• Florence, SC
• Myrtle Beach, SC
• Georgetown, SC
• Spartanburg, SC (Upstate)

At each location, Treatment Specialists, LLC works to provide accessible, high-quality care to meet the needs of the communities we serve.