Substance Abuse Counselor

Grkroccenter; Missouri; On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision insurance

Sick time, vacation, personal days

Long Term Disability with buyup option

Voluntary retirement fund (403b)

Job summary

The Salvation Army Midtown Service and Treatment Center in Missouri is seeking a full-time Substance Abuse Counselor to provide counseling, intakes, crisis intervention, and treatment planning. You will conduct assessments, develop safety plans, and lead group education and family sessions in a supportive environment.

Responsibilities include documenting client progress, referrals to external agencies, and participating in staff and community meetings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or related field plus two years’ full-time experience in treatment or rehabilitation of substance abuse.
• CPR/First Aid certification required.
• Missouri Substance Abuse Counselors Certification Board certification (QSAP, CADC, CRAADC, CCJP, CCDP, CCDP-D, LPC, LCSW or Clinical Psychologist) preferred/required.
• Must demonstrate strong computer, organizational and communication skills; able to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Documentation skills

Team player

Self-motivated

Independent thinking

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or related field

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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