substance abuse specialist

Brightli • St. Louis, MO

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Join our compassionate and collaborative team as a Substance Use Specialist, where you will play a vital role in supporting individuals with mental health and substance use disorders as part of a multidisciplinary Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) team. This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful difference by delivering recovery‑oriented, person‑centered services that promote stability, independence, and long‑term wellbeing. If you are dedicated to helping others, value teamwork, and are motivated by recovery and resiliency‑focused care, this role allows you to contribute directly to life‑changing outcomes in the community. In this role, you will provide rehabilitation, substance use treatment, education, crisis intervention, and support services under clinical supervision. You will collaborate closely with individuals, families, treatment team members, and community partners to implement individualized treatment plans, support recovery goals, and ensure continuity of care across settings.

Requirements

• Must meet the definition of a mental health professional under 9 CSR 10‑7.140 (2)(QQ) (Missouri)
• Bachelor’s degree in a human services field including social work, psychology, nursing, education, criminal justice, counseling, human development, sociology, behavioral science, or related field
• Must qualify as a Qualified Addictions Professional (QAP) as defined by the Missouri Credentialing Board
• Acceptable QAP credentials include CADC, CRADC, CRAADC, CCJP, CCDP, CCDP‑D, RADC, or RADC‑P
• MAADC I and MAADC II do not qualify as QAP credentials
• Minimum of one (1) year of training or supervised experience in substance use disorder treatment
• If less than one year of co‑occurring disorder experience, must actively complete 24 hours of approved co‑occurring training with supervision
• Must have a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record and current auto insurance
• Must be at least 21 years of age to operate a company‑owned vehicle
• Must be at least 23 years of age to operate a company‑owned 15‑passenger van
• Must have reliable transportation to transport clients using a personal vehicle
• Must complete DMH Community Support 101 Training within 30 days of hire
• Must complete required behavioral management, billing, medication, First Aid, and CPR trainings within required timeframes
• Willingness to become licensed in additional states and provide telehealth services
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team and manage complex client needs

Responsibilities

• Deliver substance use counseling using holistic, person‑centered, strengths‑based, and harm‑reduction approaches
• Apply ACT principles and core processes to support recovery‑oriented service delivery
• Collaborate with individuals to develop, implement, and update individualized treatment plans
• Utilize collaborative documentation to actively engage individuals in their treatment and recovery goals
• Provide crisis intervention services and coordinate resources to resolve acute situations
• Maintain contact with individuals during psychiatric or medical hospitalizations and assist with discharge planning
• Educate individuals on mental illness, substance use disorders, medications, triggers, cravings, and recovery strategies
• Reinforce medication adherence and communicate concerns regarding side effects or effectiveness to prescribers
• Support development of illness self‑management skills including coping strategies, wellness planning, and relapse prevention
• Assist individuals in accessing benefits, housing, employment, education, legal services, and other community resources
• Coordinate and communicate with service providers, medical professionals, courts, schools, employers, and natural supports
• Support development of independent living, vocational, educational, and social skills
• Provide family education, training, and support to strengthen natural support systems
• Participate in daily team meetings, treatment reviews, and supervision sessions
• Document services accurately and timely in accordance with State Regulatory, CARF, and agency standards
• Represent the organization professionally in the community
• Perform other duties as assigned by leadership

Benefits

• Employee Assistance Program – 24/7 counseling services, legal assistance, & financial consultation for you and your household at no cost
• Mileage Reimbursement – Company paid for work functions requiring travel
• Employee Discounts – Hotels, Theme Parks & Attractions, College Tuition
• Workplace Culture – An environment cultivating employee wellbeing, valuing each individual's humanity, and actively promoting a healthy, joyful workforce
• Paid time off: full-time employees receive an attractive time off package to balance your work and personal life
• Employee benefits package: full-time employees receive health, dental, vision, retirement, life, & more
• Top-notch training: initial, ongoing, comprehensive, and supportive
• Career mobility: advancement opportunities/promoting from within
• Welcoming, warm, supportive: a work culture & environment that promotes your well-being, values you as human being, and encourages your health and happiness

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level