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Seaside Counseling and Wellness
Mount Pleasant, South Carolina

Addiction Counselor

CounselorFull-Time

Compensation

Pay not disclosed

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 9m ago · Verified live

Job Description

Benefits

  • Opportunity to increase hours
  • Competitive salary
  • Flexible schedule

About the Role

Seaside Counseling and Wellness is looking for a compassionate and dedicated Addictions Counselor to join our growing team in beautiful Mount Pleasant, SC. This is a meaningful opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of individuals and families navigating the challenges of addiction and recovery. If you're passionate about helping others reclaim their lives, we want to hear from you.

Responsibilities

  • Provide individual, group, and family counseling sessions focused on substance use and addiction recovery
  • Conduct comprehensive client assessments and develop personalized treatment plans

Facilitate evidence-based therapeutic interventions such as CBT, motivational interviewing, and 12-step facilitation

  • Monitor and document client progress, adjusting treatment plans as needed
  • Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team including therapists, psychiatrists, and case managers
  • Connect clients with community resources, support groups, and aftercare planning services
  • Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in compliance with state and agency standards

Requirements

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or a related field
  • Active or eligible South Carolina licensure (LCAS, LPC, LMSW)
  • Experience in substance abuse, addiction counseling, or behavioral health settings preferred
  • Familiarity with evidence-based treatment modalities including CBT and motivational interviewing
  • Strong empathy, active listening, and crisis intervention skills
  • Ability to maintain professional boundaries and manage a diverse caseload
  • Proficiency with electronic health records (EHR) and clinical documentation

Ready to Apply?

Please Send Your Resume and Cover Letter To

Support@Seasidecc.com

About Us

Seaside Counseling and Wellness is a trusted mental health and wellness practice serving the Mount Pleasant, SC community with a warm, client-centered approach to healing. Our clients choose us for our compassionate care, experienced clinicians, and commitment to whole-person wellness. Our team thrives in a supportive, collaborative environment where professional growth and work-life balance are truly valued.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Substance use counselingTreatment planningCase managementGroup therapyIndividual therapyFamily therapy

Addiction Medicine — Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Counselor listings this role was benchmarked against, 62% are remote, 30% have no call, 54% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for South Carolina is 93.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.6% of South Carolina clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks29 jobs

401k / retirement match
79%
CME allowance
45%
Sign-on bonus
21%
Loan repayment
21%
PSLF eligible
10%

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Work-life snapshot

4.8/ 10
Listing-based score

Living in Mount Pleasant

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$733k
Typical market rent
$2,446/mo
Residents’ average commute
25 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
101.0
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.

BEA 2024 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Seaside Counseling and Wellness

Benefits & Perks

Competitive salary
Flexible schedule
Opportunity to increase hours
Professional development opportunities