Substance Abuse Counselor

Kroc Center; Missouri; On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick time

Vacation

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life Insurance

Long Term Disability

403b Retirement plan

Aflac benefits

Short-term Disability

Job summary

The Salvation Army Midtown Service and Treatment Center seeks a Substance Abuse Counselor to counsel clients, conduct intakes, assess needs, and develop treatment plans with ongoing follow-up. The role includes crisis intervention, group therapy, and education, with referrals to community supports as needed.

The position is full-time and exempt, with pay based on experience. Strong documentation, confidentiality, and teamwork are essential in this role at a structured service site in O’Fallon,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or related field required with two years’ full-time treatment experience.
• Certified Alcohol/Drug Counselor (CADC) or Missouri certification board credential preferred; CPR/First Aid certification required.

Responsibilities

• Counsel clients and conduct intakes and assessments.
• Provide crisis intervention and develop treatment plans with ongoing follow-up.
• Lead group counseling and provide education to clients.
• Make referrals to community supports and outside agencies as needed.
• Maintain confidential, accurate client documentation.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Team player

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or related field

QSAP/CADC/CRAADC/CCJP/CCDP/CCDP-D/LPC/LCSW or Clinical Psychologist

Job description

The Salvation Army Midtown Service and Treatment Center is looking fora Substance Abuse Counselor. This individual will be r esponsible for counseling clients, conducting intakes, assessments, crisis intervention, developing treatment plans, ongoing follow up counseling and treatment plan reviews, developing safety plans, group therapy, and education and facilitating referrals.

This is a full-time, exempt position, pay is based on experience.

1 William Booth Drive

O'Fallon, MO 63366

• Maintain confidential, systematic, accurate documentation of client progress.
• Lead group counseling and education sessions with clients daily.
• Conduct evaluation interviews to assess the type of treatment required by the client.
• Make referrals to Community Support Worker, Mental Health Counselor and outside agencies as needed.
• Conduct family education sessions and/co-dependent counseling.
• Maintain daily service activity reports, monthly veteran’s assistance reports, weekly staffing reports and other reports as needed.
• Attend weekly staff meetings, counseling team meetings, peer to peer chart review sessions, monthly in service training sessions, and other meetings as directed.
• Participate in related community activities as time permits.
• Maintain positive work environment by behaving and communicating in a manner that fosters good
• relationships with clients, co-workers, and supervisors.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or related field with two years’ full-time experience in treatment or rehabilitation of substance abuse required; Alcohol, Drug or Substance Abuse Counselor certified by the Missouri Substance Abuse Counselors Certification Board; Inc. will be considered. In additions, o ne of the following credentials is required: QSAP, CADC, CRAADC, CCJP, CCDP, CCDP-D, LPC, LCSW or Clinical Psychologist. CPR/First Aid certification required. Must be able to demonstrate general computer, strong organizational and good communication skills. Must be a team player, a self-starter, able to handle several projects at the same time and perform well with minimum supervision. Must demonstrate ability to think independently and exercise sound judgment. Requires a high level of confidentiality.

Physical and Work Environment Requirements:

Capable of performing in an office environment to include using a computer, answering phones, moving client files, etc. Most work will be indoors in a temperature-controlled environment

The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

The Salvation Army is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates who are back-to-work, US Veterans, people with disabilities, people who have been impacted by the justice system, and/or people without a college degree are encouraged to apply.

The Salvation Army offers a competitive benefit package including:

• Sick time,Vacation, personal days, and a floating holiday
• Health, Dental, Vision, and Hearing insurance
• Company-paid Life Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability with buyup option
• Voluntary Retirement Fund (403b)
• Voluntary Aflac products
• Voluntary Short-term Disability
• Other elective benefits

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