Substance Use Counselor

Alpharus Health•Saint Joseph, MO

34d•$18 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

Alpharus Health is a national nonprofit behavioral health provider offering substance use and mental health treatment. The Substance Use Counselor works at the Western Reception Diagnostic Correctional Center in St. Joseph, Missouri, providing substance use treatment services in a correctional healthcare setting. The counselor assesses clients, creates individualized treatment plans, delivers counseling, documents progress, and supports case management and care monitoring. The schedule is Monday through Friday during normal business hours.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Missouri Alcohol Drug Counselor (MAADC) certification is required.
Must be able to obtain Missouri Department of Corrections clearance.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Complete comprehensive assessments of clients’ substance abuse history and treatment requirements.
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, and 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 a 3% employer match.
Short-term and long-term disability insurance paid for by Alpharus.
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.
Annual reviews, including merit increases.