Substance Use Counselor

About the Role

Substance Use Counselors complete comprehensive assessments of clients' substance abuse history and treatment requirements, and develop individualized treatment plans. They provide individual and group counseling and may facilitate didactic groups, document treatment and discharge plans, and clients' progress and responses to treatment, and maintain related records and charts. They perform case management and contribute to client care monitoring.

Location & Schedule

Ozark Correctional Center, 929 Honor Camp Ln, Fordland, MO 65652. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday (Normal business hours).

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED
• Certification as a Missouri Alcohol Drug Counselor (MAADC) required
• Ability to obtain higher MSAPCB certification within 6 months of hire preferred
• Must be able to obtain Missouri Department of Corrections clearance

Physical Requirements

• Ability to walk and move about the facilities for up to two hours at a time, to monitor and interact with clients
• Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects
• Ability to use a keyboard and video display terminal to receive, retrieve, and/or audit information and data
• Ability to record, proofread and check documents and files for accuracy
• Ability to respond to telephones, and to hear and detect alarms and unusual noises

Compensation

Based on experience and credentials: Non-Credentialed range begins at $18 per hour - $24 per hour. Alpharus Health conducts annual reviews including merit increases.

Benefits

• Health and Wellness: Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents; employee wellness program promoting health and fitness and offering cash-saving premiums; employee assistance programs focused on mental health
• Financial Wellbeing: 403(b) Retirement Plan with 3% employer match; Short-term and Long-term Disability and Life and AD&D Insurance paid for by Alpharus; Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent care; Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Flexibility and Time Off: 18 paid time off days per year – accrual rates increase with years of service; 9 paid company holidays; work-life-balance
• Personal Development: Training & Development Programs; Tuition Reimbursement - up to $5,250 per calendar year; eLearning access to online courses that provide CEU's and job-related training
• Clinical Supervision: Formal and informal guidance