Substance Use Counselor
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 Chillicothe Correctional Center in Chillicothe, Missouri, providing substance use treatment to clients in a correctional healthcare setting. The role includes assessing clients, planning and providing treatment, documenting progress, and supporting ongoing care. Certifications and licensures are not required for entry-level counselors; the employee must be able to obtain Missouri Alcohol Drug Counselor certification, with Alpharus Health providing training and clinical supervision.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Ability to obtain Missouri Alcohol Drug Counselor (MAADC) certification; Alpharus Health will help the employee obtain it within the first 30 days of employment.
- Must be able 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 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.
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, 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 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
