Substance Use Counselor
About The Position
Alpharus Health is a national nonprofit behavioral health provider dedicated to helping people build healthier lives. For nearly 60 years, we have provided substance use and mental health treatment that helps individuals, families, and communities find healing, hope, and lasting wellbeing. Our mission is simple: We help people build healthier lives. By combining clinical expertise with a person-centered approach, we help people build the skills, resilience, and support systems needed to create meaningful, lasting change. This role is specifically within an In-Prison Substance Use Disorder Treatment Service Facility for Women at the Women's Eastern Reception & Diagnostic Correctional Center. Perks of working in correctional healthcare include the opportunity to make a positive impact on a marginalized population, exposure to diverse patient demographics, a focus on driving change, tracking progress, and improving care, and the development of skills in a unique healthcare setting.
Requirements
- High School Diploma/GED
- Certification as a Missouri Alcohol Drug Counselor (MAADC) required.
- Ability to obtain Missouri Department of Corrections clearance.
Nice To Haves
- Ability to obtain higher MSAPCB certification within 6 months of hire preferred.
Responsibilities
- Completes comprehensive assessments of clients’ substance abuse history and treatment requirements, and develops individualized treatment plan.
- Provides individual and group counseling and may facilitate didactic groups.
- Documents treatment and discharge plans, and clients’ progress and responses to treatment; and maintains related records and charts.
- Performs case management and contributes 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 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 – accrual rates increase with years of service
- 9 paid company holidays
- Work-life-balance
- Training & Development Programs
- Tuition Reimbursement - up to $5,250 per calendar year
- eLearning access to online courses that provide CEU’s and job-related training
- Clinical Supervision: Formal and informal guidance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
