Counselor — Opioid Addiction Treatment

Job overview

The Counselor — Opioid Addiction Treatment role is onsite in Springfield, MO. Compensation is not specified. Behavioral Health Group provides opioid addiction treatment services through a network of accredited treatment centers. The counselor helps patients identify strengths and work toward social, educational, and occupational goals while adjusting to a drug-free life. The role includes individual and group counseling, treatment planning, referrals, crisis intervention, and coordination with community providers, within the scope of the counselor's license or certification.

What you'll do

• Conduct alcohol and drug counseling and group sessions
• orient patients to program operations
• collect and assess social, educational, economic, and vocational information
• develop and revise treatment plans and maintain records
• make referrals and follow up
• support intake and readmission
• provide crisis intervention
• coordinate care with community providers
• participate in training and comply with regulatory and accreditation requirements.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

counselor

opioid addiction treatment

substance use disorders

behavioral health

individual counseling

group counseling

treatment planning

springfield mo

behavioral health group

no nights

no sundays

paid time off

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Paid time off, holidays, and personal needs
• flexible schedules with early-in/early-out hours
• health, life, vision, and dental insurance options
• tuition reimbursement
• 401(k) with discretionary match
• training and advancement opportunities.

Why this role

The posting requires a bachelor's or master's degree in human services or a related field and CADC or LCDP credentials. Behavioral health experience is preferred but not required.

About the employer

Behavioral Health Group is hiring for this role. Industry: Residential Mental Health and Substance Abuse Facilities. Sector: 62.