Clinical Counselor

Looking for a meaningful career in behavioral health with exceptional benefits and room to grow?

State Health Insurance - State Retirement - Licensure Supervision Included - Training Provided

Counseling Services of Lancaster is a compassionate, client-centered behavioral health organization committed to improving the lives of individuals and families impacted by substance use and mental health. We provide trauma-informed, evidence-based care in a collaborative team environment that supports professional development and invests in the growth of our staff.

Whether you are already licensed or working toward independent licensure, we provide the support, supervision, and training you need to grow your career while making a meaningful difference in our community.

Position Summary

The Clinical Counselor provides individual, family, and group counseling, conducts assessments, develops treatment plans, and supports recovery goals for clients impacted by substance use and mental health disorders. This role ensures client care is trauma-informed, evidence-based, and collaborative.

Key Responsibilities

Direct Client Services

• Conduct comprehensive assessments and screenings.
• Provide individual, family, and group counseling using evidence-based modalities (e.g., CBT, MI).
• Facilitate psychoeducational and therapeutic group sessions.
• Support crisis intervention and safety planning as needed.
• Assists with client drug screening
• Follows up with and attempts to re-engage clients who have dropped out of services

Treatment Planning & Documentation

• Develop and update individualized treatment plans based on client needs and recovery goals.
• Completes documentation within required timeframes
• Maintains clinically appropriate case notes that align with service codes, medical necessity, and treatment plan goals
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in compliance with agency, state, and federal regulations as well as ADSAP Guidelines.

Collaboration & Teamwork

• Work with multidisciplinary team members, including clinical staff, peer support specialists, MAT providers, and referral agencies.
• Participate in case reviews, staff meetings, and treatment planning sessions.
• Serve on at least one agency committee

Professional Development & Supervision

• Engage in regular clinical supervision.
• Attend ongoing training, workshops, and continuing education opportunities to maintain licensure and strengthen clinical skills.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, or related field.
• Licensure in South Carolina.
• Experience with individuals with mental health conditions preferred.

Performance Standards & Expectations

• Strong organizational and time-management abilities with attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced, client-facing environment.
• Commitment to confidentiality, professionalism, and high ethical standards.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams.
• Maintains dependable attendance and punctuality.
• Actively supports peers and contributes to a collaborative, team-oriented environment.
• Receptive to and applies constructive feedback.
• Represents Counseling Services of Lancaster professionally in all settings.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 - $56,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Are you willing to accept this in office position for $50,000-$56,000 annual salary?
• SC licensure as a LPC, LISW-CP or LMFT is preferred or ability to obtain Licensure within 2 years. Do you meet this requirement?

Experience:

• Mental health counseling: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person