Employment Opportunities

Employment Opportunities

Working at the Tri-County Commission on Alcohol and Drug Abuse (TCCADA) is a rewarding and fulfilling opportunity.  We are invested in treating everyone’s unique needs through building therapeutic relationships and providing a compassionate, personalized approach to treatment. Working with us, you will impact our community positively, and empower people to make a real change in their lives.

TCCADA offers the following employment benefits to full-time employees:

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  • \PEBA State Retirement Participation
  • \Paid Annual and Sick Leave
  • \Paid Holidays
  • \ADC Certification Assistance
  • \On-Site Licensure Supervision
  • \Student Loan Forgiveness Options (Public Service Loan Forgiveness and Several Programs Offered by HRSA)
  • \4½ Day Work Week
Staff are happy at their work

Current Job Vacancies

Part-time PRN Registered Nurses and Certified Nursing Assistants

Part-time PRN Registered Nurses and Certified Nursing Assistants to work in our Adolescent Psychiatric Hospital. Hours vary and needed for all shifts.

Part-time Cook

Part-time cook needed. Hours vary but does include some weekend work.

Psychotherapy session, woman talking to his psychologist in the studio

Full-time Adolescent Inpatient Director

The desirable candidate for this position should have an understanding of and experience working with adolescents with substance use and mental health disorders, as well as their families. This position requires time management skills, ability to multitask, flexibility, and organizational skills. No day is the same and documentation and productivity requires someone who can successfully manage many different tasks throughout the day. Job duties include: overseeing all clinical functions of inpatient unit, managing referrals and census, and providing clinical supervision to clinical staff.  Master’s Degree required. Applicants with LPC or LMSW and/or certification as an Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor are highly desired.

Individuals with a LPCA designation can receive free LPC Supervision. Individuals with a LMSW can receive free supervision towards LISW-CP.

Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $50,000.00 – $75,000.00 per year. Salary dependent on experience and certification/licensure.

Full-time Adolescent Clinical Counselor (2 positions available)

The desirable candidate for this position should have an understanding of and experience working with adolescents with substance use and mental health disorders, as well as their families. This position requires time management skills, ability to multitask, flexibility, and organizational skills. No day is the same and documentation and productivity requires someone who can successfully manage many different tasks throughout the day. Job duties include providing: biopsychosocial assessments, treatment planning, individual, group and family counseling as well as crisis intervention and case management.  Master’s Degree required. Applicants with LPC or LMSW and/or certification as an Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor are highly desired.

Individuals with a LPCA designation can receive free LPC Supervision. Individuals with a LMSW can receive free supervision towards LISW-CP.

One candidate will be selected to work with clients and the Bamberg School District although some work will be done in our Orangeburg offices. 

A second candidate will be selected to work mainly in Orangeburg.

Salary dependent on experience and certification/licensure. Full State of South
Carolina benefits. EOE.

Interested applicants should send resume AND cover letter to:
Melinda Lamprecht lamprecht@tccada.state.sc.us
William J McCord Adolescent Treatment Facility fax 803-536-4980

Resumes WITHOUT a cover letter will not be considered.

Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $42,500.00 – $55,000.00 per year. Salary dependent on experience and certification/licensure.

Apply Today

Interested applicants should send resume AND cover letter to:
Mike Dennis
Tri-County Commission on Alcohol and Drug Abuse
PO Box 1166, Orangeburg, SC 29116
or by fax 803-536-4980
or by email

COVID-19 considerations:
Candidates are required to be fully COVID vaccinated unless there is a valid medical or religious exemption granted by the Executive Director.

The Tri-County Commission on Alcohol and Drug Abuse and the William J. McCord Adolescent Facility is an equal opportunity employer compliant with all local, state and federal regulations and laws regarding hiring and employment.

Employees of TCCADA can qualify for several loan repayment programs through HRSA and the National Health Service Corps.  Access benefits, eligibility, and application requirements by visiting

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