Job Description
Counselor - Substance Use Recovery
Department: Adult CPRC - Lamplighter Square
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: St. Louis - Lamplighter Square
Compensation: $26.78 - $29.81 / hour
Support individuals on their recovery journey through compassionate counseling, meaningful connection, and evidence-based care.
The Substance Use Recovery Counselor provides individual and group counseling services to individuals navigating substance use recovery. This role focuses on helping people build strengths, improve daily functioning, and work toward personal goals through assessment, treatment planning, counseling, crisis support, and care coordination. As part of a collaborative care team, the counselor plays an important role in promoting wellness, resilience, and long-term recovery outcomes.
This is a great opportunity for someone who is passionate about behavioral health and recovery services, values building trusting relationships, and enjoys supporting individuals in achieving meaningful progress. This role is ideal for a professional who thrives in a mission-driven environment and is committed to providing person-centered, strengths-based care in rural and underserved communities.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide individual and group counseling services for individuals receiving substance use recovery support
- Complete assessments, treatment planning, case management, and crisis intervention services
- Perform the Missouri Credentialing Board’s twelve core functions for substance use counseling
- Maintain timely, accurate documentation in both electronic and paper records
- Participate in treatment team meetings, staffing, and care coordination activities
- Manage an active caseload while meeting productivity and documentation expectations
- Support compliance with organizational, ethical, and regulatory standards
- Collaborate with community resources and referral partners to support continuity of care
- Collect and process urine drug screens as needed
- Respond to medical or behavioral emergencies using approved intervention techniques
- Drive as needed to support service delivery and client care coordination
- Provide supervision for certification when eligible and applicable
Requirements, Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
QUALIFICATION(S): EDUCATION/ WORK EXPERIENCE/TRAINING:
- High School/GED required
- Bachelor’s degree preferred*
Experience in lieu of education is accepted for the requirements with Bachelor’s degree preferred
- At least two (2) years’ experience preferred
- A valid, unrestricted driver’s license and agency established minimum automobile coverage required
LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION:
- Must possess and maintain a current, active substance use credential (CADC, CRADC, or CRAADC, etc) issued by the Missouri Credentialing Board required
- Must obtain and maintain current CPR certification within 60 days of hire
- Must obtain and maintain certification in an approved crisis intervention methodology (CPI, MANDT, or CALM) within 60 days of hire
You’ll be a great fit for this role if you:
- Are passionate about supporting individuals in recovery through compassionate, strengths-based counseling
- Have experience working in substance use treatment, behavioral health, or community-based services
- Build strong therapeutic relationships and communicate with empathy and professionalism
- Are organized and able to balance documentation, caseload management, and client care
- Value collaboration and enjoy working within a multidisciplinary team environment
- Thrive in a mission-focused organization committed to expanding access to care
- Are comfortable supporting individuals through crisis situations while maintaining a calm, client-centered approach
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