Co-Occurring Disorder Counselor; Springfield

Job Description

Co-Occurring Disorder Counselor is responsible for providing co-occurring disorder therapy to assist individuals, in accordance with their treatment plan, with substance use disorder(s) to improve their ability to perform tasks in their daily living and educational/working environments. Core services include conducting ongoing comprehensive substance use assessments, assessing and tracking client’s stages of change readiness and stages of treatment, using outreach and motivational interviewing (MI) techniques, using cognitive behavioral approaches and relapse prevention, and applying treatment approaches consistent with clients’ stage of change readiness.

Co-Occurring Disorder Counselor

Springfield, Missouri

Adult Community Services

Full Time

As outlined above, the coordinator provides therapy and support as needed.

A Co-Occurring Disorder Counselor is responsible for providing co-occurring disorder therapy to assist individuals, in accordance with their treatment plan, with substance use disorder(s) to improve their ability to perform tasks in their daily living and educational/working environments. Core services include crisis intervention, medication services, medication administration, community support, outreach/engagement, co-occurring individual/group counseling and co-occurring group education.

• Employee Assistance Program – 24/7 counseling services, legal assistance , & financial consultation for you and your household at no cost
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• Provide co-occurring disorder therapy, individual and group to clients in a community/home setting.
• Complete intake/screening/assessment process within appropriate time frames as designated by state regulatory/accrediting body/agency standards.
• Develop treatment plans for clients in accordance with state regulatory/accrediting body guidelines that demonstrate individualization and evolution based on information gathered from assessment.
• Complete correspondence in a timely fashion.
• Participate in clinical staffing/treatment team meetings providing feedback on pertinent cases.
• Adhere to weekly service provision model.
• Document all services provided in accordance with state regulatory/accrediting body/agency standards.
• Ensure that services are entered within the appropriate time frame, appropriate format , note refer to treatment plans, etc.
• Correct any file/charting deficiencies within the appropriate time frame.
• Assist clients through the transition process and complete final correspondence such as transition summary, plan, letter, etc.
• Represent the agency within the community in a professional manner.
• Maintain positive, professional relationships with referral sources, clients, and coworkers, adhering to Code of Ethics and agency policies.
• Receive L1MA training and assist with administering medications, as needed.
• Complete health assessments with clients.
• Provide cross training and education to other team members as needed.
• Perform crisis intervention as needed.
• Attend daily staff meetings.
• Facilitate group counseling, group education, family conferences, and individual sessions focused on resolving problems related to substance use that interfere with the person’s functioning.
• Work with clients/patients to examine attitudes, feelings, and behaviors that promote recovery, healthy decision making, and improved problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrates interest in long‑term and short‑term goals and objectives of the company.
• Other duties as assigned by the Clinical Supervisor, Program Director, Vice President, or the Executive Team members.

• Thorough knowledge of caseload management and rehabilitation methods, principles, and techniques, as they relate to mental health and substance use disorder treatment.
• Knowledge of the problems…