Substance Use Disorder Counselor

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Job Description: ​ Substance Use Disorder Counselor Location: St. Charles, Missouri Department: Recovery Services Employment Type: Full-Time

  Job Summary: Are you passionate about helping individuals reclaim their lives from addiction and build a path toward lasting recovery? Join our compassionate and recovery-focused team as a Substance Use Disorder Counselor , where you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact every day through counseling, treatment planning, advocacy, and recovery support.

  This role is ideal for professionals who enjoy building therapeutic relationships, helping individuals overcome barriers, and celebrating life-changing successes alongside the people they serve. Whether you're assisting someone through their first days of treatment or helping them achieve long-term recovery goals, your work will directly contribute to healthier individuals, stronger families, and safer communities.

  As a Substance Use Disorder Counselor, you'll provide individual counseling, group therapy, assessments, treatment planning, crisis intervention, and recovery-focused support while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team dedicated to changing lives. You'll have opportunities for professional growth, ongoing clinical development, and meaningful work in a mission-driven environment that values both client success and employee wellbeing.

  This position is a great fit for someone who: • Is passionate about helping individuals achieve and maintain recovery • Enjoys building meaningful therapeutic relationships and witnessing personal growth • Values a person-centered, trauma-informed approach to care • Wants to make a measurable difference in the lives of individuals and families affected by substance use • Thrives in a collaborative and supportive team environment • Is interested in continuing professional development and evidence-based treatment approaches • Enjoys a balance of direct client care, counseling, advocacy, and treatment planning • Is comfortable providing both in-person and telehealth services

  This position offers… • Employee Assistance Program – 24/7 counseling services, legal assistance, & financial consultation for you and your household at no cost • Mileage Reimbursement – Company paid for work functions requiring travel • Employee Discounts – Hotels, Theme Parks & Attractions, College Tuition • Workplace Culture - An environment cultivating employee wellbeing, valuing each individual's humanity, and actively promoting a healthy, joyful workforce • Professional Growth Opportunities - Expand your clinical skills through ongoing training, supervision, and development opportunities • Meaningful Impact - Help individuals and families achieve recovery, stability, and improved quality of life • Additional Perks & Benefits - Scroll down to bottom of this post to learn more

  Key Responsibilities: • Conduct comprehensive screenings, assessments, and intake evaluations to identify treatment needs and recovery goals • Develop individualized treatment plans that support long-term recovery and personal success • Provide individual, group, and family counseling using evidence-based and recovery-oriented treatment approaches • Support clients in identifying barriers, developing coping skills, managing triggers, and building healthy recovery strategies • Facilitate therapeutic groups and educational sessions that promote recovery, wellness, and relapse prevention • Participate in treatment team meetings, clinical staffing, and case consultations to coordinate effective care • Assist clients with transitions of care, discharge planning, and ongoing recovery support services • Respond appropriately to crisis situations and provide intervention when necessary • Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation • Build strong relationships with referral sources, community partners, and recovery support organizations • Stay current on evidence-based treatment practices, regulatory requirements, and professional standards

  Qualifications: Hold credentials as a Qualified Addiction Professional (QAP) as defined by the Missouri Credentialing Board (MCB), including one of the following: • • Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor ( CADC ) • • Certified Reciprocal Alcohol and Drug Counselor ( CRADC ) • • Certified Reciprocal Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor ( CRAADC ) • • Certified Criminal Justice Addictions Professional ( CCJP ) • • Registered Alcohol Drug Counselor-Provisional ( RADC-P ) • • Registered Alcohol Drug Counselor ( RADC ) • • Co-Occurring Disorder Professional ( CCDP ) • • Co-Occurring Disorders Professional Diplomate ( CCDP-D )  

OR...   Hold credentials as a Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) as defined by the Missouri Credentialing Board (MCB), including: • Bachelor's or Master's degree in a behavioral health, human services, counseling, psychology, social work, or related field and qualified to provide services within scope of practice • Licensed Addictions Counselor ( LAC ) • Licensed Clinical Addictions Counselor ( LCAC )

Additional Qualifications: • Experience providing substance use disorder, behavioral health, recovery support, or counseling services preferred • Experience facilitating individual counseling, group counseling, psychoeducation, or recovery-focused services preferred • Knowledge of substance use disorders, co-occurring mental health conditions, recovery principles, and evidence-based treatment approaches preferred • Strong communication, rapport-building, documentation, and case management skills • Willingness to obtain licensure and/or credentialing in additional states as required by the organization • Comfortable providing telehealth services to individuals served by the organization • Ability to effectively manage a caseload while maintaining quality clinical care and documentation standards • Strong organizational, time-management, and problem-solving skills • Ability to work independently and colla

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