Substance Use Disorder Counselor - Evening Group

CounselorIncludes weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$43K - $50K

The week · per this posting

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Job Description

Job DetailsLevel: ExperiencedJob Location: Cleveland St - Greenville, SC 29607Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: 4 Year DegreeSalary Range: $43,000.00 - $50,000.00 SalaryJob Category: Nonprofit - Social ServicesPay rate based on education level and credentials Administrative and clinical activities necessary in the provision of admissions services for persons of substance use disorders who are entering outpatient services.

No supervisory responsibilities. May require extended after hours and weekend work. JOB DUTIES Conducts intakes and assessments on new admissions and recommends placement into services based on ASAM criteria. Provides crisis intervention services to clients as needed.

Develops an Individualized Treatment Plan along with client input. Makes referrals to external agencies or internal programs as appropriate for the identified client. Maintains up-to-date written documentation of client contact in individual client folders as required by agency documentation guidelines.

Participates in weekly treatment staffing to receive and provide feedback on client admissions. Maintains effective working relationships with external agencies through regular case management activities.

Conducts individual or group counseling sessions with assigned clients as ordered on the Individualized Treatment Plan. Completes periodic written client evaluations and reports in a neat and timely manner. Prepares periodic and specific reports as requested or assigned.

Performs administrative duties relevant to client services. Actively supports ERI values of acknowledgment, commitment, openness, celebration, and humility.

Actively support a trauma informed and responsive work environment as demonstrated in the 5 core values of safety, trustworthiness, choice, collaboration, and empowerment. Actively supports and implements Motivational Interviewing as the program’s core evidence based practice. Performs related duties as required.

Serves on Commission committee(s) as needed. We Offer: Competitive Salary 37.5 hour work week (Outpatient and Administration) Schedule with built in overtime in residential programs State Retirement and Disability State Medical

Benefits

Dental and vision Life insurance Long term disability AFLAC options 401K Flexible Spending Accounts Pet insurance Sick, Vacation, and Holiday Pay Bereavement and Jury Duty Leave Casual Dress code Employee Assistance Program Training Opportunities Family friendly culture YMCA discount Crunch Fitness discount Verizon Discount Adidas store access Qualifications

Knowledge of rehabilitative counseling principles and techniques applicable to substance use. Knowledge of the field of psychology. Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with clients, staff and other agencies. Ability to prepare and complete reports. Skills in basic listening and counseling. Required Training and Experience Bachelor’s degree in human service area from accredited institution with successful completion of ADC process within 3 years of hire.

Key Responsibilities

The counselor conducts intakes, assessments, and crisis interventions while developing and implementing individualized treatment plans for clients. They also facilitate individual and group counseling sessions and maintain accurate clinical documentation in accordance with agency guidelines.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a bachelor's degree in a human service area from an accredited institution. Successful completion of the ADC process within three years of hire is also required.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Substance use disorder counselingIntake assessmentIndividualized treatment planningPsychology knowledgeReportingTrauma informed care

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Substance Use Disorder Counselor - Evening Group at GREENVILLE COUNTY COMMISSION ON ALCOHOL & DRUG ABUSE a 6.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Addiction Medicine counselor listings evaluated on our platform.

Addiction Medicine — Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Counselor listings this role was benchmarked against, 66% are remote, 30% have no call, 64% require no weekends.

Counselor pay on WeekdayDoc is down 3.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for South Carolina is 93.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$47k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $50k in an average-cost state. 60.6% of South Carolina clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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401k / retirement match
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Sign-on bonus
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CME allowance
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Loan repayment
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Relocation assistance
3%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.1this job 6.1
Better work-life than 50% of Addiction Medicine (Counseling) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,276 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • On-site
  • Includes weekends

Living in Greenville

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$314k≈ 7.3× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,572/mo≈ 44% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
19 min
State income tax
Up to 6.5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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Benefits & Perks

State Retirement and Disability
State Medical Benefits
Dental and Vision
Life Insurance
Long Term Disability
AFLAC Options
401K
Flexible Spending Accounts