Counselor

Job Description:

Job Title: Certified Substance Use Disorder Counselor
Location: Springfield, MO
Department: Recovery Services
Employment Type: Full-time
Shift: Monday - Friday 8:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.

The SUD Counselor position offers…

• Sign-On Bonus
• Retention Bonus – for LPC, LCSW, LMFT, LP
• All-Inclusive Employee Benefits Package - A robust full-time employee benefits package encompassing health, dental, vision, retirement, disability, life insurance, wellness program, 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
• Paid Time Off- 29 days per year including vacation & holiday pay
• 12 Free CE’s Per Year – plus additional special event CE’s throughout the year
• Educational Leave – 24 hours of PTO for CE’s after 12 months of employment
• Free Licensure Supervision - for PLPC, LMSW, PLMFT
• Additional Income Opportunities - for LPC & LCSW (provide supervision)
• NHSC Student Loan Repayment - eligible site for tax-free student loan assistance
• Workplace Culture - An environment cultivating employee wellbeing, valuing each individual's humanity, and actively promoting healthy, joyful workforce engagement

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for the performance of all core functions appropriate to the treatment of co-occurring disorders. (mental health and substance use disorder)
• Responsible for all case management activities involving their assigned client.
• Must complete all paperwork, progress notes, treatment plans, admission forms, discharge summary’s and aftercare plans as directed in the Clinical Policy & Procedure Manual.
• Must have knowledge of the Clients Limited and Unlimited Rights and ensure the client’s rights are not violated.
• Duties will range from individual counseling, group counseling, group education, assessment, codependency counseling, family counseling and intervention.
• Will be expected to provide services at times requested by the Program Director. This may include weekend and evening hours.
• Will ensure completion of all CEU’s needed to maintain licensure.
• May be asked to participate in community events, media and committees as deemed necessary.
• Is generally expected to provide 28 hours per week of productive services, these include individual counseling, group counseling, group education, aftercare groups, staffing, commencement, and any counseling service. (For full time employees).
• Will work closely with the detox technician to ensure continuity of care as needed.

Education and/or Experience Qualifications

• Must have a Master’s degree in a Human Services field.

Required License/Certification:

• Must be a licensed PLPC, LPC, or LCSW in the state of Missouri.

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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 expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, disability or veteran status, or to other non-work related factors.

Burrell is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.