Substance Use Disorder Counselor

About the role

Join ReDiscover’s Treatment Options Program and be part of a mission-driven organization that’s been transforming lives for over 50 years. As a non-profit community mental health center serving southeastern Jackson County, Missouri, we’re passionate about helping individuals impacted by mental illness or substance use find hope, support, and healing.

Responsibilities

• Manage an assigned caseload of clients receiving substance use and co-occurring mental health services through in-person and, when appropriate, virtual appointments.
• Complete comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments, clinical interviews, and screening tools to evaluate client needs, strengths, and treatment recommendations.
• Develop, implement, and regularly update individualized treatment and recovery plans in collaboration with clients, incorporating measurable goals and evidence-based interventions.
• Provide individual counseling focused on recovery, relapse prevention, coping skills, behavior change, and long-term wellness.
• Facilitate psychoeducational and therapeutic group counseling sessions that promote recovery, life skills, relapse prevention, emotional regulation, and peer support.
• Maintain client confidentiality and provide services in accordance with ethical standards, agency policies, and all applicable state and federal regulations.

Requirements

• Minimum of a High School Diploma or GED and be certified or registered as a Substance Use Disorder Professional by the Missouri Credentialing Board, Inc. as either a CADC, CRADC, is required.
• Preference given to those with a Master’s Degree in a social science field with a provisional or clinical license in the State of Missouri.
• Ability to work a consistent schedule of 7:00 am – 4:00 pm Monday–Friday, with rotating Saturday shifts from 7:30 am – 11:00 am.
• Working knowledge of mental illness and substance use disorders.
• Excellent customer service skills with a recovery focus.
• Quality written, oral and interpersonal communication skills.
• Intermediate computer skills in typing/keyboarding, Microsoft Word and Excel programs as well as use of email.

Benefits

We offer a supportive and collaborative work environment, opportunities for professional development, and competitive compensation. Join us in making wellness accessible for all.