Job Details

Job Description:

Job Title: Certified Substance Use Disorder Counselor

Location: Springfield, Missouri

Department: Recovery Services

Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary:
As a Certified Substance Use Disorder Counselor, you will play a vital role in transforming lives by assisting individuals in their recovery journey. By adhering to evidence-based practices, you will help clients improve their daily functioning and achieve their goals. Join our compassionate, collaborative team dedicated to making a difference in the lives of those struggling with substance use disorders. We are looking for someone who is empathetic, motivated, and passionate about helping others.

In this position, you will be responsible for guiding clients through their treatment plans while fostering a supportive and safe environment. Your skills in crisis management and relationship building will create a lasting impact, assisting individuals in developing healthier habits and coping strategies.

This position offers...
• 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
• Additional Perks & Benefits - Scroll down to bottom of this post to learn more

Key Responsibilities:
• Complete the intake, screening, and assessment process within designated time frames.
• Develop individualized treatment plans in alignment with state guidelines and clients' unique needs.
• Facilitate group counseling and individual sessions aimed at resolving substance use-related challenges.
• Participate actively in clinical staffing and treatment team meetings, sharing pertinent case insights.
• Document services provided in accordance with regulatory standards.
• Assist clients through transitions, preparing necessary documentation and correspondence.
• Maintain professional relationships with referral sources, clients, and coworkers, in adherence to the agency's Code of Ethics.
• Handle crisis situations effectively and represent the agency in the community professionally.

Education, Experience, and/or Credential Qualifications:
• Master's or bachelor's degree in a human services field (non-licensed) and/or certification as a Qualified Addiction Professional per the Missouri Credentialing Board, Inc. (MCB).
• Credentials such as Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC) or Certified Reciprocal Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CRADC) are preferred.
• Willingness to become credentialed in additional states and provide telehealth services.

Additional Qualifications:
• Successful completion of a background check including criminal record and driving record.
• Current driver's license, acceptable driving record, and auto insurance.
• First Aid and CPR certification to be obtained within the first three months of employment.
• Completion of training requirements including Behavioral Management training.

Physical Requirements:
• ADA Consideration - Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, or pull, or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work often involves sitting most of the time but may include brief periods of walking or standing.

Keywords: substance use, recovery, counseling, addiction, mental health, therapeutic, community services, client support, evidence-based practices, crisis management

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 Employment Opportunity Employer.

Burrell Behavioral Health is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.