Substance Use Disorder Counselor

BBH Burrell Behavioral Health; Watertown (MA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

BBH Burrell Behavioral Health in Missouri is seeking a Substance Use Disorder Counselor to provide individual and group counseling, assessments, treatment planning, crisis intervention, and recovery support within a recovery‑oriented, multidisciplinary team.

This full‑time role emphasizes compassionate care, building therapeutic relationships, documentation accuracy, and staying current with evidence‑based practices, while offering opportunities for telehealth and ongoing professional

Qualifications

• Hold credentials as a Qualified Addiction Professional (QAP) as defined by the Missouri Credentialing Board.
• Hold credentials as a Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) as defined by the Missouri Credentialing Board.

Responsibilities

• Conduct screenings, assessments, and intake evaluations to identify treatment needs and recovery goals.
• Develop individualized treatment plans supporting long-term recovery.
• Provide individual, group, and family counseling using evidence-based approaches.
• Support clients in identifying barriers, developing coping skills, and managing triggers.
• Facilitate groups and educational sessions to promote recovery and relapse prevention.
• Coordinate care with treatment teams, case consultations, and discharge planning.

Skills

QAP credential

QMHP credential

Telehealth

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in behavioral health

Licensed addictions professional credentials

Job description

Job Description: Substance Use Disorder Counselor Location: St. Charles, Missouri Department: Recovery Services Employment Type: Full‑Time Job Summary: Are you passionate about helping individuals reclaim their lives from addiction and build a path toward lasting recovery? Join our compassionate and recovery‑focused team as a Substance Use Disorder Counselor, where you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact every day through counseling, treatment planning, advocacy, and recovery support. This role is ideal for professionals who enjoy building therapeutic relationships, helping individuals overcome barriers, and celebrating life‑changing successes alongside the people they serve. Whether you're assisting someone through their first days of treatment or helping them achieve long‑term recovery goals, your work will directly contribute to healthier individuals, stronger families, and safer communities. As a Substance Use Disorder Counselor, you'll provide individual counseling, group therapy, assessments, treatment planning, crisis intervention, and recovery‑focused support while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team dedicated to changing lives. You'll have opportunities for professional growth, ongoing clinical development, and meaningful work in a mission‑driven environment that values both client success and employee wellbeing.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive screenings, assessments, and intake evaluations to identify treatment needs and recovery goals
• Develop individualized treatment plans that support long‑term recovery and personal success
• Provide individual, group, and family counseling using evidence‑based and recovery‑oriented treatment approaches
• Support clients in identifying barriers, developing coping skills, managing triggers, and building healthy recovery strategies
• Facilitate therapeutic groups and educational sessions that promote recovery, wellness, and relapse prevention
• Participate in treatment team meetings, clinical staffing, and case consultations to coordinate effective care
• Assist clients with transitions of care, discharge planning, and ongoing recovery support services
• Respond appropriately to crisis situations and provide intervention when necessary
• Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation
• Build strong relationships with referral sources, community partners, and recovery support organizations
• Stay current on evidence‑based treatment practices, regulatory requirements, and professional standards

Qualifications:

• Hold credentials as a Qualified Addiction Professional (QAP) as defined by the Missouri Credentialing Board (MCB), including one of the following: Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC), Certified Reciprocal Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CRADC), Certified Reciprocal Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CRAADC), Certified Criminal Justice Addictions Professional (CCJP), Registered Alcohol Drug Counselor‑Provisional (RADC‑P), Registered Alcohol Drug Counselor (RADC), Co‑Occurring Disorder Professional (CCDP), Co‑Occurring Disorders Professional Diplomate (CCDP‑D)
• Hold credentials as a Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) as defined by the Missouri Credentialing Board (MCB), including: Bachelor's or Master's degree in a behavioral health, human services, counseling, psychology, social work, or related field and qualified to provide services within scope of practice, Licensed Addictions Counselor (LAC), Licensed Clinical Addictions Counselor (LCAC)

Additional Qualifications:

• Experience providing substance use disorder, behavioral health, recovery support, or counseling services preferred
• Experience facilitating individual counseling, group counseling, psychoeducation, or recovery-focused services preferred
• Knowledge of substance use disorders, co‑occurring mental health conditions, recovery principles, and evidence‑based treatment approaches preferred
• Strong communication, rapport‑building, documentation, and case‑management skills
• Willingness to obtain licensure and/or credentialing in additional states as required by the organization
• Comfortable providing telehealth services to individuals served by the organization