Substance Use Treatment Counselor

Position Summary

Provides substance-use counseling services to participants of Beacon’s Treatment Court programs.

• Provides Treatment Court Screenings to determine eligibility for the program.
• Provides individual counseling to participants of Treatment Court experiencing substance use disorders by utilizing evidence-based practices such as motivational interviewing, cognitive behavior interventions and relapse prevention. Provides community-based counseling when appropriate.
• Facilitates group counseling and/or group psychoeducation. This may occur at the agency or in a community-based setting.
• Ensures an integrated assessment and treatment plan is completed on each participant of the treatment court program and accurately reflects the need for services.
• Maintains billable expectation and completes all paperwork in adherence to agency timelines.
• Works in collaboration with the integrated treatment team to ensure treatment plans are person centered and reflect appropriate stage-based treatment. Actively participates in weekly team meetings, providing consultation and education to team members.
• Liaisons with community self-help groups and facilitate referral and participation of people served.
• Completes required clinical documentation in EMR Avatar NX in accordance with agency policies and procedures.
• Adheres to ASAM criteria in clinical documentation including making appropriate treatment recommendations and level of care. Complete ASAM required trainings and required continuing education hours.
• Coordinates with family members and/ or loved ones, as appropriate, to provide education and understanding of the impact of substance use.
• Other duties, as assigned.

• High School Diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor’s degree or master’s degree preferred and
• Qualified Addiction Professional by the Missouri Credentialing Board Inc.: MAADC-I, MAADC-II, CADC, CRADC, CRAADC, CCJP, CCDP, CCDP
  -P, RSAP-P and/or
• Clinical or Provisional License preferred (ex. PLPC, LPC, LMSW, LCSW, or Licensed Psychologist
• CPR/First Aid Certification required.
• Valid driver’s license plus minimum state-mandated auto insurance required.

• 3 years of position-related experience required.
• 5+ years of position-related experience preferred.

• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Prior mental health and/or substance use knowledge required.
• Strong knowledge of clinical best practices in behavioral health.
• Prior healthcare technology software experience preferred.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills; ability to present healthcare information in an understandable manner to both individuals and groups as needed.
• Strong interpersonal, communication and collaboration skills.
• The ability to develop and present various presentations, trainings, and programs on various clinical topics.
• Ability to travel locally and occasionally state-wide or nationally for training, seminars, and presentations.