Co-Occurring Specialist

Community Counseling Center, Cape Girardeau, MO; Missouri; On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24 paid days off in the first year

7 paid holidays

Competitive health, dental, vision insurance

Company-paid life and LTD insurance

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

National Health Service Corps approved site

Employee Referral Program

Additional benefits available

Job summary

A community mental health organization in Cape Girardeau, MO, seeks a Co-Occurring Specialist to provide individual and group counseling in accordance with evidence-based practices. Candidates must meet the Qualified Addiction Professional definition and have appropriate credentials or relevant experience. This position offers competitive benefits, including paid time off and insurance coverage, and emphasizes a commitment to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

Qualifications

• Must meet the definition of Qualified Addiction Professional (QAP).
• Hold one of the specified credentials from the MO Credentialing Board.
• Have reliable transportation and valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate ITCD counseling and education groups.
• Provide education to family members of ITCD consumers.
• Offer individual counseling to ITCD clients.
• Complete supplemental assessments for ITCD clients.
• Make appropriate referrals.
• Attend ITCD multi‑disciplinary team meetings.
• Document according to clinical policies and procedures, DMH, CARF, and any other federal or state program per agency standards.

Skills

Group counseling

Individual counseling

Assessment skills

Referral skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree with 3 years experience or Master's degree with 1 year experience

Bachelor’s degree + 3 years experience in SUD population

Master’s degree + 1 year experience in SUD population

Job description

Location

Ste Genevieve, MO

Job Overview

The Integrated Treatment for Co-Occurring Disorders (ITCD) model is an evidence-based practice that improves the quality of life for people with severe mental illness and substance use disorders by combining mental health and substance use services. ITCD emphasizes that individuals achieve big changes in sobriety, symptom management, and independent living through a series of small, overlapping, incremental changes that occur over time. The Co-Occurring Specialist will provide individual and group counseling for substance use to clients enrolled in the ITCD program, ensuring the highest level of care is provided in compliance with Community Counseling Policies and Procedures and ITCD standards.

Essential Functions

• Facilitate ITCD counseling and education groups.
• Provide education to family members of ITCD consumers.
• Offer individual counseling to ITCD clients.
• Complete supplemental assessments for ITCD clients.
• Make appropriate referrals.
• Attend ITCD multi‑disciplinary team meetings.
• Document according to clinical policies and procedures, DMH, CARF, and any other federal or state program per agency standards.

Non‑Essential Functions

• Maintain compliance with all policy and procedures.
• Complete all required training.
• Work cooperatively with other departments and members of the community.
• Participate in all required meetings as determined by supervisor.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Must meet the Division of Behavioral Health’s definition of Qualified Addiction Professional (QAP).

• On the MO Credentialing Board, hold one of the following credentials: CADC, CRADC, CRAADC, CCJP, CCDP, CCDP‑D, RADC‑P, or RADC.
• Alternatively, if you do not currently hold a listed credential, you must have either a Bachelor’s degree with at least 3 years of experience working with a substance‑use‑disorder population or a Master’s degree with at least 1 year of experience working with a substance‑use‑disorder population.

Must have reliable transportation, a continuous valid driver’s license, and proof of continuous auto insurance. Travel in own vehicle is required.

Benefits

• 24 paid days off in the first year (+ Birthday).
• 7 paid holidays.
• Competitive health, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance.
• Company‑paid life and LTD insurance.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).
• National Health Service Corps (NHSC) approved site.
• Employee Referral Program.
• Additional benefits available.

Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

We actively seek applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds and are dedicated to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Community Counseling Center is an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Accommodations

CCC will consider requests for reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). To request an accommodation for the application or interview process, please email [e-mail].