Substance Use Counselor - Part Time

Freeman Health System

104d • $21

About The Position

The Substance Use Counselor is a member of New Directions professional staff and is responsible for providing substance use services for individuals and families impacted by a variety of behavioral health (addiction/substance use and mental health) issues. They provide services to individuals impacted by a variety of behavioral health (addiction/substance use and mental health) issues, recognizing that the individuals we serve often have experienced trauma that affects their development and adjustment. They will be trained in trauma-informed care and will work to help provide services in an environment that is sensitive and responsive which will prevent victimization, abuse, or trauma as a result of the care received. They demonstrate a welcoming, empathic, hopeful attitude, convey a philosophy of dual recovery, and are trained and/or experienced in working with severe mental illness and/or substance using diagnosed individuals to assess, plan, develop, coordinate, and provide substance use support services. Substance Use Counselor reports directly to Clinical Supervisor.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in psychology or social work field with ability for state licensure
• Met the criteria for Certification as a Certified Reciprocal Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CRAADC), Certified Reciprocal Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CRADC), or Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC)

Nice To Haves

• Preferred to be licensed or certified substance use disorder counselors prior to employment
• Able to demonstrate the ability to apply for an Associate Counseling Certificate through the Missouri Credentialing Board as a Missouri Associate Alcohol and Drug Counselor (MAADC) I or II within 90 days of employment

Responsibilities

• Conducting intake interviews, identifying presenting problems, screening for presence of co-occurring disorders and generating treatment plans
• Assess acute mental health risks and arrange appropriate intervention
• Refer for mental health diagnosis and mental health treatment recommendations
• Support mental illness medication and treatment adherence
• Identify and document stage of change for each disorder
• Help client advocate/educate with mental health providers regarding managing mental illness
• Help client advocate/educate with mental health providers regarding their addictions and addiction treatments
• Communicate and collaborate with mental health providers
• Participate and present case studies in staffing meetings
• Conduct individual and group counseling
• Provide follow-up
• Promote access to dual recovery meetings
• Facilitate continuity of care between New Directions and other area programs, also within programs across the agency, through modalities of consultation, referral, education, and emergency services
• Provide treatment services within Modified Medical Detoxification, Residential Component, Outpatient/CSTAR, SATOP, and aftercare through continuing care with effective use of consultation, case management, counseling and follow up
• Provide program and staff consultation and education to appropriate community groups and institutions on topics involving alcoholism and drug addiction when such is approved by the Clinical Supervisor and/or Clinical Director
• Available as an emergency back-up to the Modified Medical Detoxification/Residential Component nursing staff
• Perform all other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Master's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees