Alcohol and Drug Counselor | Myrtle Beach, SC | Full-Time | On-Site

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

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.
• This opportunity is posted by Atlantic Health Strategies on behalf of Coastal Recovery.