Certified Alcohol & Drug Counselor

American Medical Administrators MGMT Company; Senath (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/dental/vision insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Life and disability insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Telemedicine $0 copay

Wellness resources

Job summary

New Day Recovery in Senath, Missouri is seeking a seasoned Substance Use Disorder Counselor (CADC/QAP) to join our team full-time. You will provide individual and group counseling, develop treatment plans, and document client progress within a supportive recovery program.

Credentials may include Missouri QAP or CADC/CRADC/CRAADC. Experience in residential or behavioral health is preferred; strong interpersonal skills are essential for compassionate accountability and client engagement.

Qualifications

• Missouri addiction-treatment credential or QAP eligibility.
• CADC/CRADC/CRAADC or other qualifying QAP credentials.
• Experience in substance use treatment, residential or behavioral health preferred.
• Ability to lead groups and provide individualized counseling.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group substance use disorder counseling.
• Facilitate recovery-focused therapeutic groups.
• Complete assessments and contribute to treatment planning.
• Monitor and document client progress.
• Develop relapse-prevention and continuing-recovery plans.
• Collaborate with treatment team and leadership.
• Maintain professional boundaries and confidentiality.
• Follow applicable facility, state and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Counseling

Group facilitation

Assessment

Documentation

Relapse prevention

Communication

Education

Qualified Addiction Professional (QAP)

CADC

CRADC

CRAADC

Job description

Substance Use Disorder Counselor (CADC/QAP)

New Day Recovery | Senath, Missouri
Full-Time

Make a Real Impact in Recovery

New Day Recovery is looking for an experienced, compassionate Substance Use Disorder Counselor to join our team in Senath, Missouri.

We already have a team supporting the day-to-day needs of our clients. For this position, we're looking for an addiction professional who can bring a higher level of counseling expertise to our program — someone who can connect with clients, facilitate meaningful groups, provide individualized counseling, and help clients make measurable progress toward lasting recovery.

If you're passionate about substance use disorder treatment and want the opportunity to truly influence someone's recovery journey, we'd love to talk with you.

What You’ll Do

• Provide individual and group substance use disorder counseling

• Facilitate engaging, recovery-focused therapeutic groups

• Complete assessments and contribute to individualized treatment planning

• Monitor and document client progress

• Develop relapse-prevention and continuing-recovery plans

• Maintain timely and accurate clinical documentation

• Help clients identify barriers, triggers and healthier coping strategies

• Provide appropriate intervention and support during difficult situations

• Collaborate with treatment technicians, leadership and other members of the treatment team

• Help strengthen the overall quality and consistency of New Day Recovery's treatment programming

• Maintain appropriate professional boundaries and confidentiality

• Follow applicable facility, state and regulatory requirements

What We’re Looking For

Candidates should possess an applicable Missouri addiction-treatment credential or meet applicable Qualified Addiction Professional (QAP) requirements.

Credentials may include:

• CADC – Certified Alcohol & Drug Counselor

• CRADC

• CRAADC

• Other applicable QAP-qualifying professional credentials

Experience in substance use disorder treatment, residential treatment, behavioral health or recovery services is strongly preferred.

We're especially interested in someone who is comfortable taking ownership of groups and counseling sessions, communicates well with clients and coworkers, and understands that successful recovery work requires both compassion and accountability.

Benefits

• Health, dental and vision insurance

• 401(k)

• Paid time off

• Life and disability insurance

• Employee Assistance Program

• $0 copay telemedicine

• Additional employee wellness resources

About New Day Recovery

New Day Recovery provides a structured and supportive environment for individuals working toward recovery from substance use disorders. Our team is committed to helping clients develop the skills, stability and support necessary to build healthier lives.

Location: Senath, Missouri

If you're a credentialed addiction professional looking for more than just another counseling job — and want an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in a recovery program and in the lives of the people it serves — apply today.