Corrections Substance Use Counselor – Impactful Work

Gateway Foundation Inc.; Saint Joseph (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Employee wellness program

403(b) match

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

PSLF

Job summary

Alpharus Health is seeking Substance Use Counselors to provide comprehensive assessments, develop individualized treatment plans, and deliver individual and group counseling at Western Reception Diagnostic Correctional Center in St. Joseph, MO.

Requirements include a High School Diploma or GED and Missouri MAADC certification; ability to obtain MSAPCB; and ability to obtain Missouri Department of Corrections clearance. Schedule is Monday through Friday during normal business hours.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Missouri MAADC certification required; ability to obtain MSAPCB certification within 6 months of hire preferred.
• Must be able to obtain Missouri Department of Corrections clearance.

Responsibilities

• Performs comprehensive assessments of clients’ substance use history and treatment needs; develops individualized treatment plans.
• Provides individual and group counseling and may facilitate didactic groups.
• Documents treatment and discharge plans, and tracks clients’ progress and responses; maintains related records.
• Performs case management and contributes to client care monitoring.

Skills

Substance use counseling

Assessment

Group counseling

Documentation

Case management

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Missouri MAADC certification

Job description

Alpharus Health is seeking Substance Use Counselors to provide comprehensive assessments, develop individualized treatment plans, and deliver individual and group counseling at Western Reception Diagnostic Correctional Center in St. Joseph, MO.

Requirements include a High School Diploma or GED and Missouri MAADC certification; ability to obtain MSAPCB; and ability to obtain Missouri Department of Corrections clearance. Schedule is Monday through Friday during normal business hours.