Job Title: Executive: Clinical Counselor 

Department: Treatment Services

Reports To: The Program Supervisor 

FLSA Status: Non-exempt status 

Work Hours: varied depending on assignment 

Productivity expectation: 18 billable contact hours per week 

Revised Date: April 20, 2022 

Summary: Organize and provide therapeutic assessment, group and individual counseling services focused primarily on the treatment of substance use and other behavioral health disorders. Organize and coordinate services between client, agency, and referral sources. Update client’s treatment goals and monitor progress. Maintain quality documentation in accordance with Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facility(CARF), Medicaid, and agency standards for all services rendered with little supervision. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Assessing needs, providing counseling and/or education services to clients.
• Performs case coordination, crisis intervention, making referrals, maintaining records and files, and preparing reports.
• Utilizes a high level of clinical counseling skills and clinical expertise in providing counseling services to individuals and families.
• Develops and updates Individual Care Plans, provides follow up and clinical intervention.
• Works on conjoint with the treatment team to provide evidence-based services that support and enhance recovery.
• Participates in routine and special clinical supervision, staffing, consultations, training and related meetings and seminars.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None 

Qualifications: Any combination of education, training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities required to fulfill the duties of the position. Bachelor’s degree in a Human/ Social Science field is required. 

Special Requirements: Must meet and maintain minimum qualifications established for the position by the agency and the State of South Carolina. 

Physical Demands: This is sedentary work requiring the exertion of up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and a negligible amount to force frequently or constantly to utilize office equipment. 

Work Environment: Professional office 

Comments: This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the job and the general nature and level of work performed by the job holder. However, this job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of qualifications, skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position. The Forrester Center for Behavioral Health reserves the right to revise, modify, or amend this job description at any time. Job descriptions are not intended as and do not create employment contracts. The Forrester Center maintains its status as an at-will employer, and employees can be terminated at any time for any reason not prohibited by law.

To start your application, please send resume and cover letter to Joanne Garrett at jgarrett@tfcbh.org

Job Title: MAT Clinical Counselor

Department: Medication Assisted Treatment 

Reports To: MAT Program Supervisor 

FLSA Status: Non-exempt status 

Work Hours: Varied depending on assignment 

Productivity expectation: 18 billable contact hours per week 

Revised Date: April 20, 2022 

Summary: Organize and provide therapeutic assessment, group and individual counseling services focused primarily on the treatment of substance use and other behavioral health disorders. Organize and coordinate services between client, agency, and referral sources. Update client’s treatment goals and monitor progress. Maintain quality documentation in accordance with Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facility(CARF), Medicaid, and agency standards for all services rendered with little supervision. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

1. Assess needs and provide counseling and/or education services to clients.
2. Perform case coordination, crisis intervention, make referrals, maintain records and files, and prepare reports.
3. Utilize advanced clinical counseling skills and expertise in providing counseling services to individuals and families.
4. Develop and update Individual Care Plans, providing follow-up and clinical intervention.
5. Work jointly with the treatment team to deliver evidence-based services that support and enhance recovery.
6. Participate in routine and special clinical supervision, staffing, consultations, training, and related meetings and seminars.
7. Perform other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None 

Qualifications: Any combination of education, training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities required to fulfill the duties of the position. Bachelor’s degree in a Human/ Social Science field is required. 

Special Requirements: Must meet and maintain minimum qualifications established for the position by the agency and the State of South Carolina. 

Physical Demands: This is sedentary work requiring the exertion of up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and a negligible amount to force frequently or constantly to utilize office equipment. 

Work Environment: Professional office 

Comments: This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the job and the general nature and level of work performed by the job holder. However, this job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of qualifications, skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position. The Forrester Center for Behavioral Health reserves the right to revise, modify, or amend this job description at any time. Job descriptions are not intended as and do not create employment contracts. The Forrester Center maintains its status as an at-will employer, and employees can be terminated at any time for any reason not prohibited by law.

To start your application, please send resume and cover letter to Joanne Garrett at jgarrett@tfcbh.org

Job Title: Prevention Specialist

Department: Prevention Services

Reports To: Director of Prevention and Community Programs

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Work Hours: Varied but generally Monday – Friday, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM (37.5 hours per week)

Revised Date: March 1, 2019

Summary: The Prevention Specialist is responsible for providing education, enhancing skills, and offering ongoing support for prevention activities. The position requires strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: The Prevention Specialist will assist in the development, implementation, and evaluation of prevention activities that align with department goals. This includes leading community education programs such as the Tobacco Education Program and Merchant Education for retailers who sell tobacco and alcohol. The role also involves developing and facilitating youth school clubs focused on wellness and preventing alcohol, tobacco, and other drug (ATOD) use. The Prevention Specialist will attend community and school events (e.g., health fairs, back-to-school events, Red Ribbon Week) to promote ATOD prevention and assist in maintaining and selecting materials and brochures for distribution at these events and at the agency’s Prevention Resource Center. Additionally, the position involves building and maintaining community partnerships to advance ATOD prevention efforts. The Prevention Specialist will also perform other duties as assigned.

Marginal Duties: Provide support for the overall goals and objectives of the Prevention Department.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None.

Qualifications: The minimum qualifications for this position include a Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services or a closely related field, along with at least three years of relevant experience. The candidate must also hold or be able to obtain applicable Prevention Professional Certifications within two years of hire.

Physical Demands: This is a sedentary role that requires occasional exertion of up to 10 pounds of force, and frequent or constant use of office equipment.

Work Environment: The Prevention Specialist will work in a professional office environment and provide services within the community.

Comments: This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the job and the general nature and level of work performed by the job holder. However, this job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of qualifications, skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position. The Forrester Center for Behavioral Health reserves the right to revise, modify, or amend this job description at any time. Job descriptions are not intended as and do not create employment contracts. The Forrester Center maintains its status as an at-will employer, and employees can be terminated at any time for any reason not prohibited by law.

To start your application, please send resume and cover letter to Joanne Garrett at jgarrett@tfcbh.org