Genetics Counselor jobs in Augusta, GA

About us

At Aiken Center, we pride ourselves on our work within the local community to promote hopeful, healthy living and freedom from substance misuse through prevention, treatment, and recovery support.

• Modern office setting
• Work-from-home days
• Wellness programs
• Growth opportunities
• On-the-job training

Our agency is currently in search of a Licensed Clinical Counselor to aid in our endeavors in changing the stigmas surrounding substance use disorders and providing treatment to a variety of local populations.

Licensed Clinical Counselors work with patients in an outpatient treatment setting to provide assessment and treatment plan development, individual and group counseling services, case and crisis management, as well as discharge planning. Our approach is successful due to our staff’s commitment to patient-centered, trauma-informed care strategies demonstrated through compassion and a pledge to excellent standards of care.

Interested applicants should possess the following qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in counseling or related field. Strong preference for LPC, LPC-A, LMSW, LISW, LMFT, and LMFT-A licensure
• Certified as a Clinical Addictions Counselor through the SC Association of Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors, or able to complete the certification process within the required timeframe
• Strong organizational and communication skills, time management skills, trauma-informed care knowledge, ability to multi-task and be flexible, ability to work with diverse groups of individuals and be highly motivated to deliver excellent results
• Knowledge of substance use disorders detailed in the DSM-V
• Knowledge of ASAM (American Society of Addiction Medicine) criteria

Our agency is committed to our staff with growth opportunities and a focus on work-life balance. With 37.5 hour work weeks, 15 paid holidays throughout the year and a generous leave package, we encourage personal and professional development. In addition, other benefits include:

• SC State Health Insurance
• Participation in the SC Retirement System
• Dental insurance
• EAP Program to promote healthy emotional balance
• Financial support toward required CEU’s and professional development endeavors'

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $40,159.46 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Relocation assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Addiction Medicine

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Aiken, SC 29801: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• Master's (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Aiken, SC 29801