What are the responsibilities and job description for the Substance Use Counselor position at BJC HealthCare?
- Up to a $2300 Sign on Bonus
- Shift Information: Full time day shift Monday – Friday 8 AM – 5 PM (no evenings or weekends or holidays or on- call required)
- Clients: Substance Use clients with underlying mental health issues.
- Location: South Facility (South Lindbergh Business Court), hybrid position 3 days in the office and 2 days remote, no community outreach work required
- Ideal Skill Set - (Required): Experience in Substance use treatment-specifically individual therapy and group counseling
- MUST be Fully Licensed (LPC/LCSW)
- Job Responsibilities: You will be expected to meet DMH (Department of Mental Health)/BJC documentation requirements, complete comprehensive assessments, develop treatment client centered treatment plans, provide individual and group therapy, work on a multi-disciplinary team.
Overview
BJC Behavioral Health is a community health center that provides and coordinates behavioral health services for more than 8,000 seriously mentally ill adults and seriously emotionally disturbed children in St. Louis City, St. Louis County, St. François, Iron and Washington counties. As an Administrative Agent of the Missouri Department of Mental Health (DMH), BJC Behavioral Health serves as a major point of entry for people eligible for mental health services funded by DMH and is responsible for serving as gatekeeper to the public mental health system.
Preferred Qualifications
Role Purpose
The Substance Use Counselor provides early intervention, treatment and ongoing therapy to persons identified with substance use disorders. This position also assists with medication services for the treatment of addictions. This position provides service to youth, adults and groups alike.
Responsibilities
Minimum Requirements
Education
Experience
Licenses & Certifications
Preferred Requirements
Supervisor Experience
Licenses & Certifications
Benefits and Legal Statement
BJC Total Rewards
At BJC we’re committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well-being.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date
- Disability insurance* paid for by BJC
- Pension Plan*/403(b) Plan funded by BJC
- 401(k) plan with BJC match
- Tuition Assistance available on first day
- BJC Institute for Learning and Development
- Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time
- Adoption assistance
To learn more, go to www.bjctotalrewards.com/Benefits
*Not all benefits apply to all jobs
The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equal Opportunity Employer
