Substance Use Disorder Counselor - CRAADC, MAADC , CADC

ReDiscover is seeking a Substance Use Disorder Counselor to add to our Alternative Care Program!

Who We Are

ReDiscover has been known for over 50 years as a non-profit community mental health center in southeastern Jackson County, Missouri with a mission of delivering efficient and cost-effective treatment for the people we serve. Our diverse team of over 700 employees is “Passionate About People” as we support our community, specifically those whose lives have been affected by a mental illness or substance use.

What We Do

Alt Care provides outpatient day treatment substance use disorder services to women involved with Missouri State Probation & Parole. The program works to create a supportive space for women to get their needs met through access to therapy, intensive case management, psychiatric and nursing care, peer support, and a variety of creative educational and therapeutic groups. Alt Care aims to help women either in transition from Prison to Community, or who need intensive support to avoid incarceration.

At ReDiscover, while every day is different, a typical day may include the following roles and responsibilities:

Maintain and interact with a caseload of clients with diverse characteristics either in-person or over the phone.Conduct high quality clinical assessments and develop individualized treatment plans in a timely manner.Identify and provide clinical interventions and referrals for clients based on their needs.Empower clients to develop and nurture the knowledge, skills, and support systems crucial to promoting optimal functioning in the community.Continually assess clients for lack of progress, progress, or emergent needs and address those needs clinically.Conduct individual, group education, and group therapies for clients in our Substance Use Disorder program.Engage difficult-to-serve clients by investigating all potential resources in order to gain access and make connections.Collect and maintain information about clients and document interactions within ReDiscover’s designated electronic medical record.Communicate and collaborate with an internal multi-disciplinary team to address various aspects of wellness and ensure positive communication regarding the coordination of client care.

We are focused on your development and will spend time helping you continue to grow as a Substance Use Disorder Counselor. However, here are some things that you will need prior to starting with ReDiscover:

Monday to Friday - (40-hour a week work schedule)Bachelor’s Degree in a Social Science field (as defined by the Department of Mental Health). Master's Degree preferred.Certified or registered as a Substance Use Disorder Professional by the Missouri Credentialing Board. Appropriate certifications include CADC, CRADC, CRAADC, MAADC I, MAADC II and other counseling credentials defined by the Missouri Credentialing Board.Active Professional Counselor license (LPC) or Provisional Counselor license (PLPC) through the state of Missouri or a Master Social Worker license (LMSW) with registered supervisor or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) is preferred.Two (2) years of experience in direct service provision in a mental health setting.Working knowledge of mental illness and substance use disorders.Excellent customer service skills with a recovery focus.Strong written, oral and interpersonal communication skills.Intermediate computer skills in typing/keyboarding, Microsoft Word and Excel programs as well as GSuite.