Recovery Counselor - Substance Use Treatment & Support

Harris House Foundation Inc; Saint Charles (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Harris House in Saint Charles, MO, seeks a Counselor to provide direct therapeutic services to individuals and families affected by substance use disorders. The role involves assessments, treatment planning, and facilitating individual and group counseling as part of an interdisciplinary team to ensure high-quality, compliant care.

Responsibilities include intake assessments, evolving treatment plans, crisis intervention, education for patients and families, and meticulous EHR documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in counseling, psychology, social work, or related field required.
• Licensed or certified in addiction counseling or related field per state regulations.
• Minimum 1–2 years of counseling experience in addiction treatment or behavioral health preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct intake assessments and biopsychosocial evaluations.
• Develop and update individualized treatment plans with patients and teams.
• Facilitate individual, group, and family counseling sessions.
• Provide crisis intervention and relapse prevention strategies.
• Educate patients and families on addiction and resources.
• Document services in EHRs per regulations.
• Collaborate with clinicians to ensure integrated care.
• Participate in team meetings and discharge planning.
• Maintain HIPAA-compliant confidentiality.

Skills

Bachelor's degree in counseling

Licensed or certified (LADC/CADC/LPC/L

Education

Bachelor’s degree in counseling, psychology, social work, or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Harris House in Saint Charles, MO, seeks a Counselor to provide direct therapeutic services to individuals and families affected by substance use disorders. The role involves assessments, treatment planning, and facilitating individual and group counseling as part of an interdisciplinary team to ensure high-quality, compliant care.

Responsibilities include intake assessments, evolving treatment plans, crisis intervention, education for patients and families, and meticulous EHR documentation.