Clinical Counselor

Job DescriptionJob Description

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Masters Degree in human services or a related field and certified by the State of South Carolina Association of Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors or ability to obtain certification within established time frame. Must have a minimum of two (2) years experience in a therapeutic environment.

GENERAL SUMMARY:

The position of Clinical Counselor shall provide a full spectrum of clinical services to clients and family members, assisting them in making lifestyle changes to enhance recovery.

THE CANDIDATE SHOULD POSSESS THE FOLLOWING:

• Conduct clinical assessments, appropriately diagnose and place based on information gathered
• Display a thorough understanding and use of the discharge/continuing care planning process
• Create, monitor, and revise treatment plans to address the needs of the client using specific, measurable treatment goals
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of crisis counseling
• Assess and provide appropriate counseling, intervention, or referral for the emergent client
• Utilize proven substance abuse counseling techniques to work with clients according to established treatment plan

• Provide outreach while attempting to engage client into services
• Provide intensive case management services throughout the client’s participation in the Bridge program
• Assist the client in accessing available services according to the treatment plan
• Ensure transportation for Bridge clients
• Identify appropriate resources to meet various needs of clients
• Provide documentation according to established standards

 

HOURS OF WORK:

Exempt status position (certified/licensed) working flexible hours Monday – Thursday to include evenings and weekends when required.
Non-exempt status position (in-process of certification/licensure) working flexible hours Monday – Thursday to include evenings and weekends when required.
Required to be on-call via agency cell phone for after-hours coverage.

 

Company DescriptionThe Ernest E. Kennedy Center originally established as the Berkeley County Commission on
Alcohol and Drug Abuse in 1972 serving as an alcohol and drug information and referral agency. In
1973, the early intervention concept was introduced, focusing on intervention prior to treatment. To
fulfill a need for a more intensive level of care the agency began offering individual, group and family
counseling.
In 1975, the agency began to expand on the concept of reaching employees through their
employers. To accommodate the increase in the number of clients being served, the need to offer a
broader scope of services, and in an effort to be accessible to persons served, the agency expanded
the clinical staff and facilities to include a satellite office. In the late 1970’s there was an increase in
the number of convictions related to substances. As a result, a collaborative effort began between the
agency and law enforcement agencies to provide treatment as an alternative to incarceration.
The early 1980’s were a time when substance abuse became more prevalent in our
communities and schools. In response to this, the agency entered into a Memorandum of Agreement
with the school system allowing the agency to provide different levels of care to students referred
from the schools.
It became apparent in the late 1980’s that the agency could not continue to effectively treat the
increasing numbers impacted by alcohol and other drugs. As a result, the Prevention philosophy was
introduced. Prevention provides education to all ages and an opportunity for all citizens to participate
in alternative lifestyles through alcohol and other drug prevention sponsored programs.
In 1993, the agency relocated to a new facility, which was designed specifically to meet the
needs of the alcohol and drug clientele. The Board of Directors honored the agency’s former
Executive Director of Twenty-two years of dedicated service to the community by naming the facility
The Ernest E Kennedy Center.
In 1996, it was agreed by the Berkeley County Council and Commission that the agency would
become an independent entity no longer affiliated as a dependent of Berkeley County Government.
As a result of that determination, the Commission was incorporated as The Ernest E. Kennedy Center
Inc., it continues to provide that above-described mission and services to the citizens of Berkeley
County. The Kennedy Center remains the County Authority for treatment and prevention of substance
abuse disorders.

Mission:
To provide comprehensive behavioral health services that promote health and improve quality of life.
Vision:
To work in conjunction with our collaborative partners to establish a healthy and drug free Berkeley
County.
Values
The Ernest E. Kennedy Center is a private, not for profit agency providing comprehensive behavioral
health services to promote the health and quality of life for citizens in our communities. Any individual
in need is eligible to receive services without regard to race, religion, disability, national origin, or
gender.
Our services will:
 Protect the dignity and privacy of the individuals served.
 Provide affordable services to those in need.
 Be empirically advised and clinically sound
Our staff will:
 Be friendly, courteous, and efficient.
 Observe the highest ethical and practical standards.
 Respond with empathy and compassion to the needs of the individuals we serve.
Our service site will:
 Be accessible to all individuals.
 Be safe, hospitable and well organized.
 Be governed by business practices that are efficient, accountable, and honest.
Our management practices will:
 Promote respect and dignity of all staff.
 Encourage continuing professional development.
 Support staff participation in community activities.Company DescriptionThe Ernest E. Kennedy Center originally established as the Berkeley County Commission on\r
Alcohol and Drug Abuse in 1972 serving as an alcohol and drug information and referral agency. In\r
1973, the early intervention concept was introduced, focusing on intervention prior to treatment. To\r
fulfill a need for a more intensive level of care the agency began offering individual, group and family\r
counseling.\r
In 1975, the agency began to expand on the concept of reaching employees through their\r
employers. To accommodate the increase in the number of clients being served, the need to offer a\r
broader scope of services, and in an effort to be accessible to persons served, the agency expanded\r
the clinical staff and facilities to include a satellite office. In the late 1970’s there was an increase in\r
the number of convictions related to substances. As a result, a collaborative effort began between the\r
agency and law enforcement agencies to provide treatment as an alternative to incarceration.\r
The early 1980’s were a time when substance abuse became more prevalent in our\r
communities and schools. In response to this, the agency entered into a Memorandum of Agreement\r
with the school system allowing the agency to provide different levels of care to students referred\r
from the schools.\r
It became apparent in the late 1980’s that the agency could not continue to effectively treat the\r
increasing numbers impacted by alcohol and other drugs. As a result, the Prevention philosophy was\r
introduced. Prevention provides education to all ages and an opportunity for all citizens to participate\r
in alternative lifestyles through alcohol and other drug prevention sponsored programs.\r
In 1993, the agency relocated to a new facility, which was designed specifically to meet the\r
needs of the alcohol and drug clientele. The Board of Directors honored the agency’s former\r
Executive Director of Twenty-two years of dedicated service to the community by naming the facility\r
The Ernest E Kennedy Center.\r
In 1996, it was agreed by the Berkeley County Council and Commission that the agency would\r
become an independent entity no longer affiliated as a dependent of Berkeley County Government.\r
As a result of that determination, the Commission was incorporated as The Ernest E. Kennedy Center\r
Inc., it continues to provide that above-described mission and services to the citizens of Berkeley\r
County. The Kennedy Center remains the County Authority for treatment and prevention of substance\r
abuse disorders.\r
\r
Mission:\r
To provide comprehensive behavioral health services that promote health and improve quality of life.\r
Vision:\r
To work in conjunction with our collaborative partners to establish a healthy and drug free Berkeley\r
County.\r
Values\r
The Ernest E. Kennedy Center is a private, not for profit agency providing comprehensive behavioral\r
health services to promote the health and quality of life for citizens in our communities. Any individual\r
in need is eligible to receive services without regard to race, religion, disability, national origin, or\r
gender.\r
Our services will:\r
 Protect the dignity and privacy of the individuals served.\r
 Provide affordable services to those in need.\r
 Be empirically advised and clinically sound\r
Our staff will:\r
 Be friendly, courteous, and efficient.\r
 Observe the highest ethical and practical standards.\r
 Respond with empathy and compassion to the needs of the individuals we serve.\r
Our service site will:\r
 Be accessible to all individuals.\r
 Be safe, hospitable and well organized.\r
 Be governed by business practices that are efficient, accountable, and honest.\r
Our management practices will:\r
 Promote respect and dignity of all staff.\r
 Encourage continuing professional development.\r
 Support staff participation in community activities.

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