Job Description:

Job Title: Associate Counselor
Location: Farmington, Missouri
Department: Recovery Services
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary:
The Associate Counselor position is an exciting opportunity for those passionate about mental health and substance use disorder treatment. Join our dedicated team at Recovery Services to make a real difference in individuals' lives, helping them improve their daily functioning and work environments.

You’ll have the chance to work under the close supervision of a Qualified Addiction Professional, gaining valuable experience while supporting clients through their recovery journey. Ideal candidates will be compassionate, have a strong desire to help others, and have the ability to work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team.

In this role, you will assist individuals in accordance with their treatment plans, contributing to the improvement of their mental health and/or substance use disorders. You will develop treatment plans, participate in clinical meetings, and provide essential documentation, all while supporting clients through their recovery process. This role is designed to provide ample learning and professional growth opportunities for individuals starting their careers in the addiction treatment field.

The Associate Counselor position offers…
· All-Inclusive Employee Benefits Package - A robust full-time employee benefits package encompassing health, dental, vision, retirement, disability, life insurance, wellness program, generous paid time off, and more
· Telemedicine – 24/7 phone, web, or mobile app medical, behavioral health, & dermatology visits
· Employee Assistance Program – 24/7 counseling services, legal assistance, & financial consultation for you and your household at no cost
· Career Advancement & Wage Growth - Grow in your career with great opportunities for upward mobility and added income
· Comprehensive Training - Learn and develop skills with our robust on-the-job training
· Workplace Culture - An environment cultivating employee wellbeing, valuing each individual's humanity, and actively promoting healthy, joyful workforce engagement

Key Responsibilities:
· Assist in the screening and assessment process under the supervision of a licensed/qualified counselor or therapist.
· Develop treatment plans for clients based on assessment data, under supervision.
· Participate in clinical staffing and team meetings, offering feedback on pertinent cases.
· Adhere to Collaborative Service Goal (CSG) expectations and provide direct services accordingly.
· Document services provided in accordance with regulatory standards, ensuring timely entries and proper references to treatment plans.
· Ensure that treatment plans and discharge summaries are reviewed and countersigned by a Qualified Addiction Professional.
· Assist with client transitions, completing necessary correspondence.
· Complete required annual training in compliance with ASAM standards.
· Maintain positive professional relationships with clients, referral sources, and coworkers.
· Handle crisis situations as they arise, notifying supervisors as required.
· Facilitate group counseling, education sessions, family conferences, and individual sessions.
· Demonstrate a commitment to both short-term and long-term company goals.

Education, Experience, and/or Credential Qualifications:
· Associate’s degree or high school diploma/equivalent required.
· Must be a trainee meeting registration and supervision requirements as set by the Missouri Credentialing Board or the appropriate state board of professional registration.
· Must be supervised by a Qualified Addiction Professional who has completed MCB Clinical Supervision Training.
 

Additional Qualifications:
· Must have a current driver’s license, acceptable driving record, and auto insurance.
· First Aid and CPR certifications required within three months of employment.
· Behavioral Management and Crisis Management training required within thirty (30) days of employment.
· Must complete the annual 50-hour training requirement (Missouri Only).

Physical Requirements:
· Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently (1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, or pull, or otherwise move objects.
· Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time, with occasional walking or standing.

Brightli is on a Mission:
We are dedicated to changing and saving lives through compassionate, professional care. Join our team, make a real difference, and help others lead healthier, more fulfilling lives. Ready to take the next step? Apply now to be a part of our mission!

Keywords: Associate Counselor, Mental Health, Substance Use Disorder, Recovery Services, Telehealth, Counseling, Addiction Treatment, Clinical Supervision, Missouri, Illinois

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 value diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workforce and encourage applications from individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences. If you are passionate about empowering your local communities and promoting health equity, we invite you to join our mission-driven organization that is committed to building a diverse, equitable, inclusive and authentic workplace.

We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, and encourage applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, gender expressions, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, disability or veteran status, or to other non-work related factors.

Southeast Missouri Behavioral Health is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.