The following employment opportunities are available through the county alcohol and drug abuse authorities and other local service providers and organizations. To apply for any of these positions, please refer to the specifications identified for each individual job opportunity. Please note that these are not job opportunities with the BHDD Office of Substance Use Services, nor do they offer the same benefits.

Posted 06/09/2026 | Applications will be accepted until position is filled. 

Organization: Dorchester Alcohol and Drug Commission

Organization Address: 320 Midland Parkway, Suite C, Summerville, SC 29485

Job Description: Position for a licensed counselor to work in intensive outpatient program and drug court

Job Responsibilities:

  • Provides assessment services; treatment planning; case management; crisis intervention; and individual, family, and group counseling for assigned clients.

Required Qualifications:

  • Master’s degree
  • Two years’ experience as a substance use counselor
  • Licensure and/or state addictions counselor certification
  • Certification as an addictions counselor required within three years of hire

Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience (Among other benefits, employment includes a 100% paid individual health plan, generous leave policy and 14 paid holidays per year, training fees and professional dues, reimbursement of supervision hours for licensure, employee assistance program)

Application Deadline: Cover letters and résumés will be accepted until the position is filled.

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Posted 06/09/2026 | Applications will be accepted until position is filled. 

Organization: Dorchester Alcohol and Drug Commission

Organization Address: 320 Midland Parkway, Suite C, Summerville, SC 29485

Job Description: Position for a full-time Peer Support Specialist to provide services to clients, their family members, and the community. Duties are primarily office-based, although some service delivery may occur outside the office.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Provides support to others who can benefit from the employee’s lived experiences.
  • Assists with referrals to and from the agency and coordinates care for clients.

Required Qualifications:

  • A minimum of two years of active participation in a local or national self-help group or recovery movement
  • Ability to demonstrate recovery knowledge and expertise
  • If not certified as a Peer Support Specialist, ability to successfully complete the 40-hour certification training required by the state substance use authority

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Certification as a Peer Support Specialist

Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience (Among other benefits, employment includes a 100% paid individual health plan, generous leave policy and 14 paid holidays per year, training fees and professional dues, reimbursement of supervision hours for licensure, employee assistance program)

Application Deadline: Cover letters and résumés will be accepted until the position is filled.

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Posted 06/02/2026 | Résumés will be accepted until the position is filled.

Organization:  Westview Behavioral Health Services

Organization Address: 800 Main Street, Newberry, SC 29108

Salary Range: 28k – 33k 

Job Responsibilities

  • Engages with clients for individual and group sessions.
  • Utilizes Motivational Interviewing and Active Listening to assist clients in navigating their needs and goals while enhancing self-efficacy and empowerment.
  • Maintains HIPAA compliant documentation and electronic health records.
  • Establishes and maintains relationships with community partners as referral sources.
  • Connects clients to needed community resources (as available) for housing, employment, health insurance, transportation, mental health, medical attention, etc. 
  • Utilizes lived experience and empathy to walk alongside clients as they navigate the treatment process and embrace recovery.
  • Abides by all ethical standards set forth by the certifying body and the organization.
  • Participates in treatment team collaborations, community events, and multidisciplinary team meetings (as necessary).
  • Assists clinical staff in day-to-day case management tasks as (necessary).

Required Qualifications:

  • Certification by Addiction Professionals of South Carolina as a Peer Support Specialist (at a minimum), to include staying up to date with continuing education and reporting through Certemy

Salary:  $28,000 - $33,000

Application Deadline: Résumés will be accepted until the position is filled.

“Apply Now” link to smauritzen@westviewbehavioral.org

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Posted 05/28/2026 | Applications will be accepted until position is filled.

Organization: Dorchester Alcohol and Drug Commission

Organization Address: 320 Midland Parkway, Suite C, Summerville, SC 29485

Job Description: Position for an experienced counselor to work with a medication-assisted treatment program

Job Responsibilities:

  • Provides general counseling services, to include assessment; treatment plan development; individual, group, and family counseling; case and crisis management; and discharge planning.

Required Qualifications:

  • Master’s degree in Counseling or a related field
  • Licensure as an LPC, LMSW or LISW
  • Certification as an addictions counselor required within three years of hire

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience working with co-occurring disorders

Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience (includes State retirement plan, 100% paid individual health plan, 401k, training fees and professional dues, generous leave policy along with 14 paid holidays per year)

Application Deadline: Cover letters and résumés will be accepted until the position is filled.

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Posted 04/10/2026 | Applications will be accepted until position is filled.

Organization: Concordance

Organization Address: 16 Hyland Road, Greenville, SC 29615

Job Description: Concordance’s reentry program is designed to dramatically reduce recidivism by helping individuals with justice involvement lead meaningful, abundant, and joyful lives. Their holistic, evidence-based model offers a wide range of services -- therapy, case management, yoga, behavioral health and substance use recovery groups, spiritual care, life skills, medical care, education, and job readiness. Each participant is formally supported by a Care Team for a full year, ensuring stability and long-term success.

Job Responsibilities:

FACILITATING EXCELLENT PARTICIPANT PROGRAMMING

  • Conducts impactful weekly 1:1 and group sessions with participants utilizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing approaches to support participants in achieving their goals.
  • Provides frequent, supportive communications to participants throughout post-release phases.
  • Updates participants' objectives and goals in their treatment plans.
  • Uses assessments to confirm treatment plan goals and progress.
  • Upholds the quality and fidelity of the Concordance Re-entry Model curriculum when delivering 1:1 and group sessions.
  • Prepares for sessions in advance to maximize effectiveness of interactions.
  • Evaluates participant progress and support needed, with the use of assessments and other evaluations as needed.

COMMUNICATING WITH MULTI-DISCIPLINARY CARE TEAM

  • Documents sessions (for individual and groups), including noteworthy participant interactions in electronic record system.
  • Works collaboratively with participants' care teams, providing input on progress and flagging holistic participant needs.
  • Participates in internal meetings (Behavioral Health and Wellness team meetings, All Team meetings, 1:1 supervisor meeting[s], and training sessions).
  • Occasionally helps set up for Center events or moves classroom around, including but not limited to carrying and setting up tables and chairs.

Required Qualifications:

  • Master's degree in Counseling, Social Work, Behavioral Health, or a related field
  • Independent clinical license
  • 3-5 years of experience working in mental health and substance use disorders, with equal focus on mental health and substance use treatment
  • Familiarity with and endorsement of 12 Step programs, and equal experience with traditional Cognitive Behavioral Therapy interventions
  • Passion for Concordance's mission
  • Ability to resolve conflicts in crisis situations, redirect and set boundaries, and work with a diverse team
  • Collaborative attitude and excitement about working in a multi-disciplinary environment
  • Flexibility and adaptability to balance priorities
  • Effective communication skills with the broader care team
  • Skill in documenting interactions in case notes and flagging participant needs
  • Commitment to professionalism, integrity, and compassion in all interactions
  • Ability to sit, stand, and walk for a considerable amount of time throughout the day (Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.)

Preferred Qualifications:

  • CPR / Adult First Aid certification

Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience

Application Deadline: Applications will be accepted until position is filled.

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Posted 04/01/2026 | Cover letters and résumés will be accepted until position is filled.

Organization: Ernest E. Kennedy Center

Organization Address: 306 Airport Drive, Moncks Corner, SC 29461

Job Description: Position provides clinical and administrative supervision of all addiction counselor positions, to include Assessment Counselors, Clinical Counselors, Outreach Counselor, and Peer Support Specialist. Responsible for the management of all adult clinical services, to include case management and referral development.

Job Responsibilities:

OUTPATIENT CLINICAL SERVICES (ADULT)

  • Coordinates and oversees the provision of treatment services for the organization in accordance with established agency treatment philosophy.
  • Ensures continuity and quality of care are implemented in accordance with established protocol.
  • Develops and maintains a strong network of service providers.
  • Develops a plan for interacting with service providers to enhance delivery of services.

PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT

  • Demonstrates knowledge and ability to perform human resource management.
  • Demonstrates knowledge and ability in setting performance goals.
  • Conducts performance reviews.
  • Implements and monitors employee counseling and improvement plans.
  • Provides clinical and administrative supervision.

PROGRAM COORDINATION AND ADMINISTRATION

  • Provides needs assessment for the purpose of planning and implementation.
  • Assists in the development of budget, and monitors and evaluates financial plans for fiscal operation.
  • Monitors and evaluates program effectiveness and provides feedback for improvement.
  • Ensures programmatic contract deliverables are submitted according to established schedules and protocols.
  • Performs designated duties in the absence of clinical staff.

COMMUNITY RELATIONS

  • Represents the organization in a professional manner through public speaking and networking.
  • Generates an understanding of the organization’s mission through community involvement.

Required Qualifications:

  • Master's degree
  • Licensure as an LPC, LISW, LMSW, or LMFT
  • Experience as a clinical counselor
  • Ability to use latest technology/software

Preferred Qualifications:

  • 4 years' experience as a clinical counselor

Salary: $65,000 - $80,000

Application Deadline: Cover letters and résumés will be accepted until position is filled.

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Posted 01/06/2026 | Letters of interest and résumés will be accepted until the position is filled.

Organization: Sumter Behavioral Health Services

Organization Address: 755 Electric Drive, Sumter, SC 29153

Job Description: Position is responsible for providing substance abuse prevention education programs, outreach, and engagement efforts in the Sumter County community. Also responsible for assisting with community referrals, community coalition building, and advocacy services in schools, as well as with community-based organizations, key stakeholders, government offices, and community leaders.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Coordinates and implements evidence-based prevention programs with older adults, parents, families, youth of all ages, and in schools in Sumter County.
  • Documents delivery of programs, inputs data into computerized collection systems, identifies outcomes, and generates written reports as required.
  • Maintains existing partnerships and develops additional relationships with community partners through participation in local and county meetings or other events.
  • Investigates new materials for agency for youth and adults; makes proposals of new programs and designs "special presentations" as the need arises, such as programs for high school youth.
  • Assists with the maintenance of the organization's prevention resources; maintains inventory of materials and expands current resources; and monitors, records, and responds to requests for information and materials.
  • Partners with and maintains relationships with local law enforcement for Alcohol Enforcement Team (AET), including those offices within the circuit served by Sumter Behavioral Health Services (SBHS).
  • Enters data following community activities to track weekly tasks.
  • Sets up and coordinates events where prevention materials must be present, including set-up, transporting of agency swag, and conducting speaking engagements to share knowledge and educational materials.
  • Travels between a couple of counties when required to disseminate information, schedule and attend "Prom Promise" events and other organized activities per the SBHS County Plan.

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Human Services, Public Health, or a related field; one year of experience in prevention programming (or a related field); and experience with the development of programs and building collaborations OR a master's degree in a related field
  • Must be certified within three years of hire date as a Certified Prevention Specialist and maintain certification
  • Strong interpersonal and facilitation skills
  • Willingness to speak to groups ranging from 2 to 500
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Ability to work some nights and occasional weekends
  • Use of a vehicle for self-transportation (mileage reimbursement) to required meetings, conferences or trainings, or community activities
  • Ability to work well independently and with others as part of a team
  • Excellent communication skills – oral and written
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher), Zoom, and other virtual communication and social media platforms

Preferred Qualifications:

Salary: $35,000 - $40,000 (based on experience & credentials)

Application Deadline: Letters of interest and résumés will be accepted until the position is filled.

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