Co-Occurring Disorders Counselor ACT TAY

Compass Health Network • Rolla, MO

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About The Position

The Co-Occurring Disorders Counselor works as part of a multidisciplinary Assertive Community Treatment (ACT), ACT TAY, or STEPS team, providing evidence-based, individualized care to people with co-occurring mental illness and substance use disorders. Services are delivered in clients’ homes and communities through a personalized, team-driven approach intended to support stability, self-sufficiency, and long-term wellness. ACT/STEPS teams provide wraparound psychiatric and related services 24 hours a day, seven days a week, throughout the year. The role includes working with colleagues in psychiatry, social work, nursing, substance use treatment, supported employment, and peer support.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Bachelor’s degree, unless otherwise approved by DMH.
• At least one year of training or supervised experience in substance use treatment.
• If the candidate has less than one year of substance use treatment experience, they must be actively acquiring 24 hours of co-occurring disorder training and receiving approved supervision.
• Valid driver’s license and agency-established minimum automobile coverage.
• One of the following credentials or licenses: Qualified Addiction Professional credential (CADC, CRADC, CRAADC, CCDP, or CCJP—Missouri), or Missouri licensed therapist (PLPC, LPC, LMSW, LCSW, LMFT, or PLMFT).
• Driving is an essential function of the position.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree if applying as a therapist.
• Experience or strong motivation to support people with co-occurring mental health and substance use needs.
• Ability to build trusting relationships and adapt clinical approaches to clients’ needs.
• Interest in teaching and collaborating with team members to strengthen integrated-care skills.
• Flexibility, compassion, and commitment to promoting recovery in underserved communities.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized co-occurring disorder treatment using evidence-based methods such as motivational interviewing, CBT, and relapse prevention.
• Conduct comprehensive substance use assessments that consider mental health and trauma histories.
• Provide individual and group counseling tailored to clients’ stages of change and treatment readiness.
• Collaborate with the ACT team to create and review wellness plans.
• Cross-train team members on dual-diagnosis best practices and consult on complex cases.
• Participate in clinical supervision and attend daily team and treatment-planning meetings.
• Maintain accurate documentation in accordance with agency policies.
• Provide services in community-based settings and assist with client transportation as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time