We are hiring a CLINICIAN to join our behavioral healthcare team at Camp Aspen in Columbia, SC. As a Clinician, you will be helping at-risk adolescents in their journey BUILDING BETTER FUTURES!

Camp Aspen is a community-based residential program that provides services to juvenile offenders that have been identified as needing substance abuse education and services. Camp Aspen has a capacity for 30 boys ages 12-19 that are referred from the South Carolina Department of Justice.

Salary: $38,000/year

Job Type: Full-time

Shift:

Who We Are:

Abraxas Youth & Family Services is a national nonprofit human services provider dedicated to Building Better Futures for at-risk youth, adults, and families. Our diversified array of services includes alternative education, outpatient counseling, in-home services, shelter, detention, residential treatment and re-entry/transition services.

Since 1973, Abraxas team members have positively impacted the lives of those we serve and the communities in which they live.

Benefits & Perks: We provide a competitive and comprehensive benefits program that offers the protection, peace of mind and flexibility designed to support you – both at home and at work.

• Medical & Dental & Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Basic Life & Short-Term Disability Insurance
• 403(b) Savings Plan
• Life Assistance Program (LAP)
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off (PTO) * Paid Holidays * Paid Training
• Advancement Opportunities

CLINICIAN

Assists in developing facility treatment programs that include operations and services that are provided in accordance with Medicaid, Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) and Governor’s Office on the Continuum of Care, as well as the State Department of Social Services (SDSS) standards and Company policies and procedures.

CLINICIAN Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
• Creates, updates and maintains case records on each assigned student.
• Provides comprehensive individual and group treatment services as well as other treatment services to students. Tracks measurable and quantified treat program success.
• Assists in developing individualized care plans “ICPs” covering goals such as anger
management, substance abuse and defiant behavior; objectives and issues from diagnoses from DSM4. Identifies clinical issues such as history of violence, escape and medical and prioritizes which issues are appropriately addressed during treatment process.
• Writes and updates case file documentation of the individualized care plan, intervention efforts taken.
• Conducts ongoing assessments, interventions, confrontations, individual and group lectures and reports student treatment progress.
• Participates in multidisciplinary case conferences and treatment plan reviews.
• Assists in completing monthly reports as required to track student progress as well as discharge summaries.
• Assists in developing continuing care treatment plans and strategies for students prior to discharge as well as aftercare plans in collaboration with referring agency case workers.
• Demonstrates appropriate use of crisis intervention techniques and skills.

Why Should You Consider Abraxas?

• At Abraxas, we celebrate the richness of our diverse employees and the communities we serve. We are actively committed to building a culture of awareness and belonging, as we strive to ensure we are a welcoming, inclusive, and culturally competent organization.
• As we work to make a difference in people’s lives, we are dedicated to respect, equity, and the engagement of those we serve and our employees.
• As a provider of trauma-informed care, we firmly believe in recovery and that our clients can lead fulfilling and meaningful lives, and we consider it an honor and a privilege to assist them in their journey.
• Whether you’re looking to begin a rewarding career or you’re a seasoned professional wanting a new challenge, we have a place for you and opportunities for development at all levels.
• At Abraxas, everything we do centers around people. That is why we are committed to providing you with competitive pay and comprehensive benefit options that help make your life easier and healthier, with a focus on providing choice when it comes to physical, emotional and financial wellness. Our benefit options meet you where you are in your life and set you up for success both in and outside of work.
• If you want to have a positive impact in the lives of others, come join us!

Hiring Requirements:

Master’s degree in chemical dependency, psychology, social work, counseling or another human service area from accredited institution.

Alcohol and Drug Counselor (ADC) certification in South Carolina preferred.

At least twenty-one (21) years of age.

Satisfactory completion of background screening, drug screening, physical exam, and applicable pre-employment checks; including but not limited to employment and/or personal reference and driving records.

Ability to work with computers and the necessary software typically used by the department.

Abraxas Youth & Family Services, an affiliate of Apis Services Inc., offers a rewarding career for those passionate about making a difference in the lives of others. Abraxas is a great place to start your career whether you have a high school diploma or GED, military experience, some college, or a bachelor or advanced degree. If you are interested in counseling, juvenile justice, psychology, social work, teaching or just want to make a difference, we have a career path for you.

We are Hiring and We Want You on Our Team!

Thank you for your interest in a rewarding career at Abraxas Youth & Family Services. We hope you consider applying for employment with us!

If you have any questions, you can contact us by email at recruiting@jobsatabraxas.org