Counselor

Job Description:

Job Title: Counselor

Location: Houston, Missouri

Department: Recovery Services

Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary:

Are you passionate about transforming lives and making a meaningful difference in your community? We are seeking a compassionate, dedicated Counselor to join our collaborative team of mental health professionals. We value empathy, creativity, and a genuine commitment to helping individuals overcome mental health and substance use challenges.

Our ideal candidate is a skilled communicator who can build strong, supportive relationships with clients. You'll play a crucial role in guiding individuals towards recovery, improved functioning, and healthier life choices. If you're ready to make a profound impact and be part of a team that truly cares, we want to hear from you!

The Counselor position offers…

• All-Inclusive Employee Benefits Package - A robust full-time employee benefits package encompassing health, dental, vision, retirement, disability, life insurance, wellness program, generous paid time off, and more
• Telemedicine – 24/7 phone, web, or mobile app medical, behavioral health, & dermatology visits · Employee Assistance Program – 24/7 counseling services, legal assistance, & financial consultation for you and your household at no cost
• Career Advancement & Wage Growth - Grow in your career with great opportunities for upward mobility and added income
• Comprehensive Training - Learn and develop skills with our robust on-the-job training
• Workplace Culture - An environment cultivating employee wellbeing, valuing each individual's humanity, and actively promoting healthy, joyful workforce engagement

Key Responsibilities:

Develop personalized treatment plans that empower clients to improve their daily functioning and mental health · Facilitate transformative group and individual counseling sessions focused on substance use recovery and personal growth · Conduct comprehensive intake assessments and screenings to understand each client's unique needs · Collaborate with treatment teams to provide holistic, client-centered care · Maintain accurate and timely documentation of client progress and treatment interventions · Represent the agency professionally within the community and build positive relationships with referral sources · Respond effectively to crisis situations with compassion and expertise · Engage clients in examining and transforming attitudes, behaviors, and decision-making patterns

Education, Experience, and/or Credential Qualifications:

• Master's or bachelor's degree in a human services field
• Qualified Addiction Professional credentials, which may include:
  • Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC)
  • Certified Reciprocal Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CRADC)
  • Certified Reciprocal Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CRAADC)
  • Certified Criminal Justice Addictions Professional (CCJP)
  • Registered Alcohol Drug Counselor-Provisional (RADC-P)
  • Co-occurring Disorder Professional (CCDP)

Additional Qualifications: · Must have a current driver's license · Must have current auto insurance · Willing to complete background check · Must obtain First Aid and CPR certification within three months of employment

Physical Requirements: · Sedentary work environment · Ability to sit for extended periods · Occasional walking or standing · Ability to lift up to 10 pounds occasionally

As a behavioral and community mental health provider, we prioritize fostering a culture of belonging and connection within our workforce. We encourage applications from individuals with varied backgrounds and experiences, as we believe that a rich tapestry of perspectives strengthens our mission. If you are passionate about empowering local communities and creating an environment where everyone feels valued and supported, we invite you to join our mission-driven organization dedicated to cultivating an authentic workplace.

Keywords: Counselor, Mental Health, Substance Use Treatment, Recovery Services, Missouri Healthcare, Behavioral Health, Addiction Counseling, Telehealth, Community Support

Position Perks & Benefits:

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

Brightli is on a Mission:

A mission to improve client care, reduce the financial burden of community mental health centers by sharing resources, a mission to have a larger voice in advocacy to increase access to mental health and substance user care in our communities, and a mission to evolve the behavioral health industry to better meet the needs of our clients.

As a behavioral and community mental health provider, we prioritize fostering a culture of belonging and connection within our workforce. We encourage applications from individuals with varied backgrounds and experiences, as we believe that a rich tapestry of perspectives strengthens our mission. If you are passionate about empowering local communities and creating an environment where everyone feels valued and supported, we invite you to join our mission-driven organization dedicated to cultivating an authentic workplace.

We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, and encourage applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, gender expressions, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, disability or veteran status, or to other non-work related factors.

Southeast Missouri Behavioral Health is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.