Substance Use Counselor

Alpharus Health•Saint Joseph, MO

44d•Onsite

About The Position

Alpharus Health is hiring a Substance Use Counselor to provide behavioral healthcare services at Western Reception Diagnostic Correctional Center in St. Joseph, Missouri. The role focuses on substance use assessment and treatment in a correctional healthcare setting, serving clients through individualized treatment planning, counseling, documentation, and case management. The schedule is Monday through Friday during normal business hours.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Certification as a Missouri Alcohol Drug Counselor (MAADC).
Ability to obtain Missouri Department of Corrections clearance.
Ability to walk and move about facilities for up to two hours at a time to monitor and interact with clients.
Ability to exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.
Ability to use a keyboard and video display terminal to receive, retrieve, and/or audit information and data.
Ability to record, proofread, and check documents and files for accuracy.
Ability to respond to telephones and hear and detect alarms and unusual noises.

Nice To Haves

Ability to obtain a higher MSAPCB certification within six months of hire.

Responsibilities

Complete comprehensive assessments of clients’ substance abuse history and treatment requirements, and develop individualized treatment plans.
Provide individual and group counseling and may facilitate didactic groups.
Document treatment and discharge plans, clients’ progress, and responses to treatment; maintain related records and charts.
Perform case management and contribute to client care monitoring.

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 3% employer match.
Short-term and long-term disability insurance, and life and AD&D insurance paid for by Alpharus.
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.
eLearning access to online courses providing CEUs and job-related training.
Formal and informal clinical supervision.