Counselor

Job Title: Counselor
Location: St. Peters, MO
Department: Recovery Services
Employment Type: Full Time

Job Summary:

As a Counselor, you will be responsible for assisting individuals with mental health and/or substance use disorder(s) in accordance with their treatment plan to improve their ability to perform tasks in their daily living and educational/working environments.

The Counselor position offers...

• Paid Time Off - 29 days per year including vacation & holiday pay (for full-time employees)

• All-Inclusive Employee Benefits Package - A robust 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 with copays as low as $15 if enrolled in health benefits

• Employee Assistance Program - 24/7 counseling services, legal assistance, & financial consultation for you and your household at no cost

• Premier Training - Encompassing initial immersive onboarding, continuous skill enhancement, comprehensive curricula, and a supportive learning atmosphere

• Workplace Culture - An environment cultivating employee wellbeing, valuing each individual's humanity, and actively promoting healthy, joyful workforce engagement

Key Responsibilities:

• Complete intake/screening/assessment process within appropriate time frames as designated by state regulatory/accrediting body/agency standards.

• Develop treatment plans for clients in accordance with state regulatory/accrediting body guidelines that demonstrate individualization and evolution based on information gathered from assessment.

• Complete correspondence in a timely fashion.

• Participate in clinical staffing/treatment team meetings providing feedback on pertinent cases.

• Adhere to weekly Collaborative Service Goal (CSG) expectations/service provision model.

• Document all services provided in accordance with state regulatory/accrediting body/agency standards.

• Ensure that services are entered within the appropriate time frame, appropriate format, note refer to treatment plans, etc.

• Correct any file/charting deficiencies within the appropriate time frame.

• Assist clients through the transition process and complete final correspondence such as transition summary, plan, letter, etc.

• Other duties as assigned by the Clinical Supervisor, Program Director, Vice President, or the Executive Team members.

Education and/or Experience Qualifications:

• Missouri:

  • Master’s or bachelor’s degree (non-licensed) in a human services field, and/or certified/credentialed to provide services within scope of practice

  • Hold the credentials of a Qualified Addiction Professional as defined by the Missouri Credentialing Board, Inc. (MCB)

    • 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)

    • Registered Alcohol Drug Counselor (RADC)

    • Co-occurring Disorder Professional (CCDP)

    • Co-occurring Disorders Professional Diplomate (CDPD-D); OR

  • Hold the credentials of a Qualified Mental Health Professional as defined by the Missouri Credentialing Board, Inc. (MCB)

  • Individual with a master’s or bachelor’s degree in a human services field (non-licensed) and/or is certified/credentialing to provide services within their scope of practice.

• Individuals must be willing to become credentialed in additional states, other than the state currently licensed in.

• Individuals must be willing and comfortable with providing telehealth services to the individuals we serve.

Employment Requirements:

• Successful completion of background check including criminal record, driving record, abuse/neglect, and fingerprint check.

• Completion of New Hire Orientation at the beginning of employment.

• All training requirements including Relias at the beginning of employment and annually thereafter.

• Current driver’s license in state of residency, acceptable driving record, and current auto insurance.

• First Aid certification within three (3) months of beginning employment and upon renewal date.

• Obtain CPR certification within three (3) months of beginning employment and upon renewal date.

• Behavioral Management training completed within thirty (30) days of employment or first available class after start date:

  • CPI for Residential programs

  • Peaceful Intervention or Verbal De-escalation for Outpatient programs

• Achievement of fifty (50) hour training requirement annually (Missouri Only)

• Growth and Development form (CPRC only) within thirty (30) days of employment.

• Privileging and Credentialing form (CPRC only) within thirty (30) days of employment.

• Knowledge of the policies, procedures, and regulations of the program to which the associate is assigned.

• Provide a copy of applicable certifications/licenses.