Counselor II (LPC or LSW)

Gateway Foundation•Springfield, MO

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Alpharus Health is a national nonprofit behavioral health provider offering substance use and mental health treatment. The Counselor II works at the Springfield Outpatient location and provides counseling and clinical services to clients, including people with dual diagnoses and social or mental health issues. The role includes managing a complex caseload, planning and delivering treatment, maintaining compliant records, and supporting the clinical team through consultation, audits, training, and, as needed, supervision. The stated schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with one evening shift from 12:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Compensation is $25.64–$32.28 per hour, based on experience and credentials.

Requirements

Master’s degree in psychology, social work, mental health counseling, substance use disorder counseling, or a related field.
At least two years of counseling experience in the substance use disorder or mental health field.
Current LPC or LSW license valid in Illinois.

Responsibilities

Maintain a complex caseload, conduct comprehensive assessments, and prepare individualized treatment plans.
Contact insurance providers regularly to report client progress and obtain required certifications for continued stays.
Report caseload activities and progress to a supervisor.
Prepare and conduct group counseling or therapeutic sessions addressing social or psychological issues and promoting life skills for a healthy, drug-free lifestyle.
Conduct individual counseling sessions to help clients with dual diagnoses address dependencies, adapt to life, and make changes.
Develop and implement complex treatment and discharge plans for clients with dual diagnoses and social or mental health issues, and conduct intensive or comprehensive interventions such as family or domestic violence counseling.
Design, implement, and integrate intensive service programs addressing issues affecting client populations, such as domestic violence, sexual assault, and grief.
Serve on department or site committees involved in planning and evaluating treatment programs and client services.
Contribute to improvements in treatment protocols, procedures, and outcomes.
Document treatment plans, progress notes, interventions, treatments, evaluations, discharge summaries, and treatment plan reviews.
Maintain client records and charts in accordance with organizational, regulatory, accreditation, and contractual standards.
Audit client records for documentation and service-delivery compliance; assess special-needs clients; and consult with clinical staff to resolve complex cases using appropriate procedures, modalities, and techniques.
Develop and conduct in-service and continuing education programs related to the assigned specialty for other Counselors or Technicians.
Perform other assigned duties, including providing clinical supervision to the clinical team as needed.

Benefits

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.
403(b) retirement plan with a 3% employer match.
Short-term and long-term disability insurance, and life and AD&D insurance paid for by Alpharus Health.
Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent care.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).
18 paid time-off days per year, with accrual rates increasing with years of service.
9 paid company holidays.
Training and development programs.
Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 per calendar year.
Access to online courses providing CEUs and job-related training.
Formal and informal clinical supervision guidance.