Substance Use Counselor - Start Your Certification Path

Heartland-Center-For-Behavioral-Change; Independence (MO); On-site; USD 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Heartland-Center-For-Behavioral-Change is seeking an ASUD Counselor in Independence, MO. This full-time professional role offers hourly compensation and involves counseling clients with substance use issues in outpatient settings or at multiple sites, with some travel between locations.

Responsibilities include intake, assessment, treatment planning, counseling, case management, and maintaining clinical records under supervision.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma or GED.
• Two years of successful work experience.
• Understanding of recovery processes through training or personal experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct intake, orientation, screening, and assessment of client needs and develop individualized treatment goals.
• Provide culturally sensitive, evidence-based counseling and case management.
• Coordinate with state and local agencies and referrals to ensure access to services.
• Maintain organized and confidential client records and participate in supervision.

Skills

Counseling

Crisis intervention

Client education

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Heartland-Center-For-Behavioral-Change is seeking an ASUD Counselor in Independence, MO. This full-time professional role offers hourly compensation and involves counseling clients with substance use issues in outpatient settings or at multiple sites, with some travel between locations.

Responsibilities include intake, assessment, treatment planning, counseling, case management, and maintaining clinical records under supervision.