Associate SUD Counselor - Individual & Group Therapy

Fcc Behavioral Health; Mountain Grove (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Mountain Grove Clinic in Missouri is seeking an Associate Substance Use Disorders Counselor to provide counseling to individuals with a substance use disorder in residential and/or outpatient settings. You will support treatment progress and guide clients through each phase of their recovery while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications include a High School diploma or HiSet, MAADC I credential within 3 months, and a plan to attain MAADC II by year two and CRADC by year four.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or HiSet certificate required.
• Must obtain MAADC I credential within the first 3 months of employment.
• Must progress to MAADC II by end of second year and CRADC by end of fourth year.

Responsibilities

• Provide services within the 4 performance domains: Screening, Assessment & Engagement; Counseling; Treatment Planning, Collaboration & Referral; Professional, Ethical Responsibilities.
• Provide Individual Counseling, Group Counseling, and Group Education as scheduled.
• Advocate for individuals served on a case and community level.
• Participate in multi-disciplinary treatment team staffing meetings.
• Represent the agency in a caring and professional manner.
• Demonstrate unconditional positive regard towards persons served.
• Maintain a solution-focused attitude.
• Adhere to evidence-based practice models.
• Demonstrate knowledge of diagnostic criteria for substance use and/or mental disorders.
• Communicate information effectively and accurately.
• Ensure the program operates within CARF/DMH standards and the agency's strategic plan.
• Abide by program and agency policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties and projects as assigned.

Education

MAADC I credential

MAADC II credential

CRADC certification

Job description

Mountain Grove Clinic in Missouri is seeking an Associate Substance Use Disorders Counselor to provide counseling to individuals with a substance use disorder in residential and/or outpatient settings. You will support treatment progress and guide clients through each phase of their recovery while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications include a High School diploma or HiSet, MAADC I credential within 3 months, and a plan to attain MAADC II by year two and CRADC by year four.