Job Title: Prevention Coordinator
Department: Prevention Services
Reports To: CEO
FLSA Status: Exempt status
Work Hours: M – F 8:30-5:00 (37.5 hours per week)
Revised Date: July 29, 2026

Summary:
Develops, implements, and oversees alcohol, tobacco and other drug abuse prevention programming for all ages and facets of the county. Provides the general public and community partners with education through public presentations as well as distribution of materials. The Program Coordinator will supervise additional prevention department staff.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop the mission and vision for the Prevention Department.
• Supervise all department activities, programs and staff.
• Oversee agency and grant deliverables.
• Develop and monitor budgets to ensure the proper allocation of funding for all programs.
• Engage community members through in-person events, marketing and communication in an effort to promote positive public image among The Forrester Center’s various audiences and the community as a whole, and advance The Forrester Center’s efforts to increase access to and utilization of behavioral health services.
• Collaborate with agency staff to achieve brand consistency, coordination of messages, and the highest standards for internal and external communications.
• Serve on various boards, committees, and public boards to provide services, education, and referrals.
• Responsible for the content of education materials disseminated to the public.
• Represent the agency on local, regional, and statewide committees dealing with substance use disorder prevention.
• Performs related tasks as required.

Marginal Duties:
Serves on Senior Leadership and Continuous Improvement Committee. Always has the best interests of the agency in mind and serves as a representative of the agency internally and externally.

Supervisory Responsibilities:
Supervises the Prevention Department and all personnel assigned.

Qualifications:
Minimum qualifications include Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services or closely related field, and hold applicable Prevention Professional Certifications and have at least three years of experience in the field.

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 environment as well as providing services in 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

Department: Medication Assisted Treatment

Reports To: Director of Medical Services

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. Assessing needs, providing counseling and/or education services to clients.
2. Performs case coordination, crisis intervention, making referrals, maintaining records and files, and preparing reports.
3. Utilizes a high level of clinical counseling skills and clinical expertise in providing counseling services to individuals and families.
4. Develops and updates Individual Care Plans, provides follow up and clinical intervention.
5. Works on conjoint with the treatment team to provide evidence-based services that support and enhance recovery.
6. Participates in routine and special clinical supervision, staffing, consultations, training and related meetings and seminars.
7. 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