Job Description:
Job Title: Co-Occurring Disorder Counselor
Location: Springfield, Missouri
Department: Adult Community Services
Employment Type: Full Time
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 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.
Integrated Treatment for Co-Occurring Disorders (ITCD):
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.
The Co-Occurring Disorder Counselor position offers…
Workplace Culture - An environment cultivating employee wellbeing, valuing each individual's humanity, and actively promoting a healthy, joyful workforce.
ACT/ACT-TAY, IMPART, ITCD:
Ensure that services are entered within the appropriate time frame, appropriate format, note refer to treatment plans, etc.
Assist clients through the transition process and complete final correspondence such as transition summary, plan, letter, etc.
Maintain positive, professional relationships with referral sources, clients, and coworkers, adhering to Code of Ethics and agency policies.
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.
Other duties as assigned by the Clinical Supervisor, Program Director, Vice President, or the Executive Team members.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Thorough knowledge of caseload management and rehabilitation methods, principles, and techniques, as they relate to mental health and substance use disorder treatment.
Experience, Education, and/or Credential Qualifications:
**Individuals must be willing to become credentialed in additional states, other than the state currently licensed in. Individuals must be willing and comfortable with providing telehealth services to the individuals we serve.
Supervisory Requirements:
Successful completion of background check including criminal record, driving record, abuse/neglect, and fingerprint check.
ADA Consideration - Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (exists up the 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently (exists 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, or pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.
Position Perks & Benefits:
Paid time off: full-time employees receive an attractive time off package to balance your work and personal life
Employee benefits package: full-time employees receive health, dental, vision, retirement, life, & more
Top-notch training: initial, ongoing, comprehensive, and supportive
Career mobility: advancement opportunities/promoting from within
Welcoming, warm, supportive: a work culture & environment that promotes your well-being, values you as human being, and encourages your health and happiness.
Brightli is on a Mission:
A mission to improve client care, reduce the financial burden of community mental health centers by sharing resources, a mission to have a larger voice in advocacy to increase access to mental health and substance user care in our communities, and a mission to evolve the behavioral health industry to better meet the needs of our clients.
As a behavioral and community mental health provider, we prioritize fostering a culture of belonging and connection within our workforce. We encourage applications from individuals with varied backgrounds and experiences, as we believe that a rich tapestry of perspectives strengthens our mission. If you are passionate about empowering local communities and creating an environment where everyone feels valued and supported, we invite you to join our mission-driven organization dedicated to cultivating an authentic workplace.
We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
Burrell Behavioral Health is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.
