Counselor - PRN

Summit BHC; Saint Joseph (MO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Joseph Institute for Addiction, part of Summit BHC, is hiring an Associate Counselor to provide supervised treatment for clients recovering from addictions and mental health disorders.

The role involves assisting with treatment planning, crisis intervention, and family education in a hands-on clinical setting. The position requires a Bachelor's degree in social or mental health services, with weekly supervision to meet state standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in social or mental health services or closely related field required.
• No prior professional work experience required.
• Must undergo weekly supervision oversight to align with state standards.

Responsibilities

• Conduct client assessments under supervision to identify history, presentation, and risk.
• Assist in treatment planning and progress reviews under clinical supervision.
• Lead group, individual, or family sessions using evidence-supported modalities.
• Provide client and family education on substance abuse and psychiatric issues.
• Complete timely documentation of care and incidents with supervisor co-signatures.
• Provide crisis intervention as needed and seek supervision as appropriate.
• Plan and document aftercare for assigned clients.
• Act as liaison with insurance carriers as requested.
• Provide case management ensuring individualized quality care.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Case management

Client education

Education

Bachelor's degree in social or mental health services

Job description

About the Job:

PURPOSE STATEMENT:
The Associate Counselor provides supervised treatment and support to assist clients in their recovery from addictions, such as alcoholism, drug addiction, or mental health disorders, assists with modifying problem behaviors; may also provide counseling services to families of clients.

Roles and Responsibilities:

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Under supervision, conducts client assessments focused on identifying client history, current presentation, problem areas, ongoing clinical need for treatment and risk assessment.
• Under clinical supervision, participates in client treatment planning and treatment plan progress reviews as assigned and documents as required.
• Under supervision, conducts assigned group counseling, individual or family sessions and implements evidence-supported treatment modalities as assigned and documents as required.
• Under supervision, provides client and family education relative to substance abuse/psychiatric problems.
• Ensures all documentation regarding client care, treatment and incidents is completed timely and in a clear, concise manner, including co-signature of assigned supervisor.
• Provides crisis intervention to clients, as needed, and seeks consultation and supervision as appropriate.
• Plans for and completes required documentation of aftercare for assigned clients.
• Acts as a liaison with insurance carriers, as requested.
• Provides case management duties for clients, ensuring individualized quality care.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree in social or mental health services or closely related field required.
• No prior professional work experience required.
• Cannot practice independently. Requires a minimum of weekly supervision oversight for all areas of clinical training practice in alignment with state standards.

LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:

• Eligible for entry level licensure or certification as recognized by the state within they are practicing that has not been obtained yet either due to requirement for supervised work experience or due to state permitting unlicensed professional work.
• CPR and de-escalation certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
• First aid may be required based on state or facility.

WORK LOCATION:

This position is onsite and is not a remote position.

SUPERVISORY REQUIREMENTS:

This position is an Individual Contributor.

Why St. Joseph Institute for Addiction?

St. Joseph Institute for Addiction offers a comprehensive benefit plan and a competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications. St. Joseph Institute for Addiction is an EOE.

Summit BHC is dedicated to serving Veterans with specialized programming at our treatment centers across the country. We recognize and value the unique strengths of the military community in supporting our mission to serve those who have served.