Associate Counselor — Recovery & Telehealth Focus

Burrell Inc; Poplar Bluff (MO); Hybrid; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health benefits package

Top-notch training

Career mobility

Job summary

Burrell Behavioral Health in Poplar Bluff, MO, is seeking an Associate Counselor to join Recovery Services. Under supervision of a Qualified Addiction Professional, you will assist with screenings, assessments, and treatment planning, contributing to clients' recovery journeys.

You will develop plans based on assessments, participate in staffing, document services per standards, and engage in ongoing ASAM-aligned training. This role offers growth within a supportive, mission-driven organization.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or high school diploma/equivalent required.
• Must be a trainee meeting registration and supervision requirements as set by the Missouri Credentialing Board or the appropriate state board of professional registration.
• Must be supervised by a Qualified Addiction Professional who has completed MCB Clinical Supervision Training.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the screening and assessment process under supervision.
• Develop treatment plans for clients based on assessment data, under supervision.
• Participate in clinical staffing and team meetings, offering feedback on pertinent cases.
• Adhere to Collaborative Service Goal (CSG) expectations and provide direct services accordingly.
• Document services provided in accordance with regulatory standards, ensuring timely entries and proper references to treatment plans.
• Ensure that treatment plans and discharge summaries are reviewed and countersigned by a Qualified Addiction Professional.
• Assist with client transitions, completing necessary correspondence.
• Complete required annual training in compliance with ASAM standards.
• Maintain positive professional relationships with clients, referral sources, and coworkers.
• Handle crisis situations as they arise, notifying supervisors as required.
• Facilitate group counseling, education sessions, family conferences, and individual sessions.
• Demonstrate a commitment to both short-term and long-term company goals.

Skills

Empathy

Teamwork

Education

Associate degree or high school diploma

Job description

Burrell Behavioral Health in Poplar Bluff, MO, is seeking an Associate Counselor to join Recovery Services. Under supervision of a Qualified Addiction Professional, you will assist with screenings, assessments, and treatment planning, contributing to clients' recovery journeys.

You will develop plans based on assessments, participate in staffing, document services per standards, and engage in ongoing ASAM-aligned training. This role offers growth within a supportive, mission-driven organization.