Addictions Counselor II (E)

L.E. Cox Medical Centers; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Vision benefits

Dental benefits

Retirement with employer match

Job summary

CoxHealth is seeking a professional to provide direct patient care for individuals with substance use disorders at Cox North in Springfield. The role involves patient assessment, care planning, and coordinating with a multi-disciplinary team to implement treatment plans.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s in Social Work, Psychology, or Counseling, with licensure options including LCSW, LPC, or PhD, and experience in clinical settings.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work, psychology, counseling, or related behavioral health field.
• One year of experience in a clinical setting with substance use disorders.
• Excellent communication and advocacy skills for patient care.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care and assessment for substance use disorders.
• Develop and implement a plan of care within a multidisciplinary team.
• Educate patients and families about treatment options and support services.

Skills

Strong communication

Patient advocacy

Addictions knowledge

Education

Master’s Degree in Social Work

Master’s Degree in Psychology

Master’s Degree in Counseling

Job description

Facility:Cox North: 1423 N Jefferson Ave, Springfield, Missouri, United States of America, 65802Department:1005 Center for Recovery SGFScheduled Weekly Hours:40Hours:M-F, 8:30 to 5:00Work Shift:Day Shift (United States of America)CoxHealth is a leading healthcare system serving 25 counties across southwest Missouri and northern Arkansas. The organization includes six hospitals, 5 ERs, and over 80 clinics. CoxHealth has earned the following honors for workplace excellence:Named one of Modern Healthcare’s Best Places to work five times.Named one of America’s Greatest Workplaces, Greatest Workplaces in Healthcare (2025, 2026), Greatest Workplaces for Women (2023, 2024), and Greatest Workplaces for Diversity (2024) by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group.Acknowledged by Forbes as one of the Best Employers for New Grads.Healthcare Innovation's Top Companies to Work for in Healthcare (2025).BenefitsMedical, Vision, Dental, Retirement with Employer Match and more (20+ hrs/week)For a comprehensive list of benefits, please click here: Benefits | CoxHealthJob Description:Professional position responsible for direct patient care including patient assessment, development of a plan of care, and organizing and instituting such plan within a multi-disciplinary team approach for patients with an identified substance use disorder.Education: Required: Master’s Degree in Social Work, psychology, counseling, or related behavioral health field Experience: Required: One year previous experience in clinical setting working with substance use disorders patients Skills: Fundamental knowledge of addictions, community support systems, and varying treatment philosophies, combined with ability to teach and impart knowledge to others. Exceptional communication, and patient advocacy skills and approach. Licensure/Certification/Registration: Required: Current Licensure as a Social Worker [LCSW], Licensed Professional Counselor [LPC], Psychologist [PHD] or application for provisional license with completed degree requirements of the previous. Provisional license must be obtained within 120 days of hire. Preferred: Certification with State of Missouri as an Addictions Counselor.