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Atlantic Health Strategies™ lists this Alcohol and Drug Counselor | Myrtle Beach, SC | Full-Time | On-Site opportunity in myrtle beach, South Carolina. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
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Alcohol and Drug Counselor | Myrtle Beach, SC | Full-Time | On-Site
About Coastal Recovery Coastal Recovery is a leading provider of integrated behavioral health and substance use disorder treatment in South Carolina, delivering evidence-based, recovery-oriented care across Partial Hospitalization (PHP) and Intensive Outpatient (IOP) levels of care. We are committed to ethical practice, high-quality service delivery, and a supportive environment for both clients and staff that promotes long-term recovery and wellness.
The Opportunity The Alcohol and Drug Counselor is a core member of Coastal Recovery's interdisciplinary treatment team, providing individual and group counseling services to adults in SUD treatment using evidence-based and trauma-informed approaches. This full-time, on-site role in Myrtle Beach, SC plays a critical part in treatment planning, documentation, client engagement, and collaboration with medical and program leadership to ensure effective and compliant care.
What You'll Do
Provide individual, group, and family counseling services within PHP and IOP levels of care
Complete biopsychosocial assessments, ASAM-aligned treatment plans, and ongoing documentation in accordance with organizational and regulatory standards
Facilitate evidence-based group programming focused on relapse prevention, coping skills, emotional regulation, and recovery support
Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team including medical providers, case managers, and peer support staff to coordinate client care
Participate in supervision, case consultation, and reflective practice to support quality services and professional growth
Maintain ethical boundaries, confidentiality, and compliance with HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2
Support a trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and recovery-oriented treatment environment
Why Join Coastal Recovery
Mission-driven work with a team genuinely committed to ethical, high-quality addiction treatment
A collaborative, supportive team culture that values reflective supervision and staff wellbeing
Ongoing training and professional development for licensed staff
A meaningful role where your clinical expertise directly supports client recovery
Stable leadership and a work environment built for the long term
Requirements
Required: Master's degree in Counseling, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, or a related field meeting South Carolina licensure requirements
Active, full South Carolina licensure as an LPC, LMFT, LISW-CP, or LAC (Licensed Addiction Counselor), in good standing (associate-level licensure not eligible)
Active Alcohol and Drug Counselor (ADC) credential or documented eligibility to obtain
Demonstrated competencies in group facilitation, documentation, and treatment planning
Knowledge of ASAM criteria, trauma-informed care, motivational interviewing, and relapse prevention strategies
Ability to maintain compliance with HIPAA, 42 CFR Part 2, and South Carolina behavioral health regulations
Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills
Ability to collaborate effectively within an interdisciplinary treatment team
Preferred: Experience providing counseling in SUD or co-occurring treatment settings
Working knowledge of utilization review expectations and documentation standards
Benefits
Compensation and Benefits $58,000 to $72,000 annually, commensurate with experience and licensure level. Benefits include paid time off, paid holidays, and supportive leadership with a stable working environment.
Worksite address
myrtle beach, SC, 29588, US
Who can apply
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