Alcohol And Drug Counselor Myrtle Beach, SC Full-Time On-Site
Atlantic Health Strategies™ · Myrtle Beach, SC
FULL-TIME
Posted Oct 26, 2026
Job Description
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
Benefits
Benefits
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.
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
Benefits
Benefits
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.
Additional Details
- City
- Myrtle Beach
- State
- South Carolina
- Country
- US
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