Associate Counselor: Mental Health & Recovery

Brightli; Poplar Bluff (MO); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage Reimbursement

Employee Discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Brightli in Poplar Bluff, MO is seeking an Associate Counselor to join a Recovery Services team. You will support clients' mental health and substance use recovery, facilitate counseling sessions, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team under supervision by a Qualified Addiction Professional.

Responsibilities include client screenings, treatment plans, and accurate documentation, with ongoing ASAM-aligned training and development opportunities in a mission-driven organization.

Qualifications

• Must have an associate’s degree or high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be a trainee registered and supervised as required by Missouri Credentialing Board or state board.
• CPR/First Aid certification completed within 3 months; annual ASAM training as required.

Responsibilities

• Support clients in achieving mental health and substance use recovery goals per treatment plans.
• Facilitate individual and group counseling and family conferences.
• Assist with screenings, assessments, and treatment plan transitions under supervision.
• Document services accurately and timely per regulatory standards.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team and refer sources.

Skills

Communication

Crisis management

Team collaboration

Education

Associate’s degree or high school diploma

Tools

First Aid/CPR Certification

Job description

Brightli in Poplar Bluff, MO is seeking an Associate Counselor to join a Recovery Services team. You will support clients' mental health and substance use recovery, facilitate counseling sessions, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team under supervision by a Qualified Addiction Professional.

Responsibilities include client screenings, treatment plans, and accurate documentation, with ongoing ASAM-aligned training and development opportunities in a mission-driven organization.