Counselor

Preferred Family Healthcare • Saint Peters, MO

296d

About The Position

As a Counselor, you will be responsible for assisting individuals with mental health and/or substance use disorder(s) in accordance with their treatment plan to improve their ability to perform tasks in their daily living and educational/working environments. The Counselor position offers a robust employee benefits package encompassing health, dental, vision, retirement, disability, life insurance, wellness program, and more. You will also have access to telemedicine services and an Employee Assistance Program providing 24/7 counseling services, legal assistance, and financial consultation.

Requirements

• Master's or bachelor's degree (non-licensed) in a human services field, and/or certified/credentialed to provide services within scope of practice.
• Hold the credentials of a Qualified Addiction Professional as defined by the Missouri Credentialing Board, Inc. (MCB).
• 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 (CDPD-D).
• Individuals must be willing to become credentialed in additional states, other than the state currently licensed in.
• Individuals must be willing and comfortable with providing telehealth services to the individuals we serve.

Responsibilities

• Complete intake/screening/assessment process within appropriate time frames as designated by state regulatory/accrediting body/agency standards.
• Develop treatment plans for clients in accordance with state regulatory/accrediting body guidelines that demonstrate individualization and evolution based on information gathered from assessment.
• Complete correspondence in a timely fashion.
• Participate in clinical staffing/treatment team meetings providing feedback on pertinent cases.
• Adhere to weekly Collaborative Service Goal (CSG) expectations/service provision model.
• Document all services provided in accordance with state regulatory/accrediting body/agency standards.
• Ensure that services are entered within the appropriate time frame, appropriate format, note refer to treatment plans, etc.
• Correct any file/charting deficiencies within the appropriate time frame.
• Assist clients through the transition process and complete final correspondence such as transition summary, plan, letter, etc.
• Other duties as assigned by the Clinical Supervisor, Program Director, Vice President, or the Executive Team members.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off - 29 days per year including vacation & holiday pay (for full-time employees).
• All-Inclusive Employee Benefits Package - encompassing health, dental, vision, retirement, disability, life insurance, wellness program, and more.
• Telemedicine - 24/7 phone, web, or mobile app medical, behavioral health, & dermatology visits with copays as low as $15 if enrolled in health benefits.
• Employee Assistance Program - 24/7 counseling services, legal assistance, & financial consultation for you and your household at no cost.
• Premier Training - encompassing initial immersive onboarding, continuous skill enhancement, comprehensive curricula, and a supportive learning atmosphere.
• Workplace Culture - an environment cultivating employee wellbeing, valuing each individual's humanity, and actively promoting healthy, joyful workforce engagement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: Master's degree