Co-Occurring Counselor - ACT TAY Team - Pagedale

BJC HealthCare • Pagedale, MO

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About The Position

The Co-Occurring Counselor provides ongoing therapy to transition-age youth, ages 16–25, who have mental health or co-occurring diagnoses. The role includes individual therapy, group education and group counseling, co-occurring evaluations, and contributions to clients’ treatment plans in accordance with IDDT fidelity standards.

The position is based at the Pagedale facility but is mostly community-based, serving clients throughout the greater St. Louis area. The counselor works on a multidisciplinary team with shared caseloads and is expected to communicate respectfully, manage their caseload independently, remain accountable while working in the community, and use a trauma-informed approach. The role requires a Missouri-issued co-occurring certification and knowledge of the Stages of Change, the harm-reduction model, and work with clients with co-occurring diagnoses or substance use disorders.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in social services or a related field.
• Missouri-issued co-occurring certification; one of the specified co-occurring certifications is required.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Knowledge of the Stages of Change and the harm-reduction model.
• Experience or knowledge working with dually diagnosed clients and clients with substance use disorders.
• Ability to work with a multidisciplinary team, manage a caseload, remain accountable in the community, and use a trauma-informed approach.

Nice To Haves

• Two to five years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct individual sessions, group education, and group counseling in accordance with IDDT fidelity standards.
• Complete co-occurring evaluations in accordance with IDDT fidelity standards.
• Review, sign, and contribute to co-occurring clients’ treatment plans.
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team with a shared caseload.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and legal services available on the first day of the month after hire.
• Disability insurance paid for by BJC.
• Annual 4% BJC automatic retirement contribution.
• 401(k) plan with BJC match.
• Tuition assistance available on the first day.
• BJC Institute for Learning and Development.
• Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
• Paid time off combining vacation, sick days, holidays, and personal time.
• Adoption assistance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level