Addictions Counselor II (E)

L.E. Cox Medical Centers; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Retirement with employer match

Job summary

CoxHealth is seeking a qualified professional to provide direct patient care for individuals with substance use disorders within a multidisciplinary team. You will assess patients, develop and implement a care plan, and coordinate care across care providers to support recovery.

The role requires a Master’s degree in social work, psychology, counseling, or a related field, plus licensure such as LCSW, LPC, or PhD (or provisional license within 120 days).

Qualifications

• Fundamental knowledge of addictions, community support systems, and varying treatment philosophies.
• Exceptional communication, and patient advocacy skills and approach.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Addictions knowledge

Communication

Patient advocacy

Education

Master’s degree in Social Work, psychology, counseling

Job description

Facility: Cox North: 1423 N Jefferson Ave, Springfield, Missouri, United States of America, 65802 Department: 1005 Center for Recovery SGF Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Hours: M-F, 8:30 to 5:00 Work 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). Benefits Medical, Vision, Dental, Retirement with Employer Match and more (20+ hrs/week).

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.

At CoxHealth, we don’t just provide medical services; we've created an atmosphere where innovation, collaboration, values, and excellence come together to transform lives. Whether you desire to work in a clinical or non-clinical capacity, CoxHealth has the perfect position for you!

CoxHealth is the region’s employer of choice because we keep our mission, vision, and values in mind with every decision for our employees and our patients.

OUR MISSION

To improve the health of the communities we serve.

OUR VISION

To be the best for those who need us.

OUR VALUES

Safety, compassion, respect, and integrity.

CoxHealth is the area leader in health care and community involvement, with six hospitals, more than 80 clinics, five ERs and more than 14,000 employees throughout southwest Missouri. We offer a wide range of treatments and services to help with whatever health needs you might have. Whether you’re about to become a parent, have an illness or need medical information, we’re here for you. And if your goal is to live a healthy, balanced life with the best tools available, we can help with that, too. We know that your health and the health of your loved ones are some of the most personal, important parts of your life. That’s why we keep our Mission, Vision and Values at the center of everything we do, every day. Thank you for choosing CoxHealth.