Co-Occurring Specialist

Co-Occurring Substance Use Specialist

Location : Ste Genevieve, MO

Full Time : Exempt

Work Hours : Monday-Friday : 8 : 00am - 4 : 30pm - some evening hours may be required dependent upon client and agency need.

Base Pay : $42,000 - $50,000 / year dependent upon licensure / experience.

The Program

The Integrated Treatment for Co-Occurring Disorders (ITCD) model is an evidence-based practice that improves the quality of life for people with severe mental illness and substance use disorders(co-occurring) by combining mental health and substance use services. ITCD emphasizes that individuals achieve big changes in sobriety, symptom management, and independent living via a series of small, overlapping, incremental changes that occur overtime.

ITCD is a multidisciplinary approach involving pharmacological, psychological, educational and social interventions to address the needs of consumers and family members. ITCD promotes involvement of consumer and family in service delivery.

ITCD philosophy understands that recovery looks different for everyone and that for some consumers the goal may be abstinence, others it may be harm reduction. We will meet our consumer wherever they are at and work with them to meet their goals.

The Job

You would be responsible for providing individual and group counseling for substance use for clients enroll in ITCD program. The co-occurring specialist will provide services that ensure the highest level of care is provided utilizing stage-wise treatment and working to ensure all their work is in compliance with Community Counseling Policies and Procedures and with the fidelity and compliance for ITCD standards. The substance use specialist will participate in ITCD multidisciplinary team meetings.

Essential Functions

• Facilitate ITCD counseling and education groups.
• Work to provide education to family members of ITCD consumers.
• Provide Individual Counseling ITCD clients.
• Complete supplemental assessments for ITCD clients.
• Make appropriate referrals.
• Attend ITCD multi-disciplinary team meetings.
• Document according to clinical policies and procedures, DMH, CARF, and any other federal or state program per agency standards.

Non Essential Functions

Must meet the Division of Behavioral Health's definition of Qualified Addiction Professional (QAP). .

Certified Alcohol Drug Counselor ( CADC ), Certified Reciprocal Alcohol Drug Counselor ( CRADC ), Certified Reciprocal Advanced Alcohol Drug Counselor ( CRAADC ), Certified Criminal Justice Addictions Professional ( CCJP ), Co-Occurring Disorders Professional ( CCDP ), Co-Occurring Disorders Professional - Diplomat ( CCDP-D ), Registered Alcohol Drug Counselor - Provisional ( RADC-P ), or Registered Alcohol Drug Counselor ( RADC )

Typically, if you do not currently have a credential listed above, this is the minimum requirements to obtain : Bachelor's Degree with 3 years' experience working with SUD Population; or, Master's Degree with 1 year of experience working with SUD Population.

Must have reliable transportation, continuous valid driver's license, and proof of continuous auto insurance. Travel in own vehicle is required.

Who is Community Counseling Center?

Community Counseling Center (CCC) is a behavioral health organization that has been serving the public since 1974. We are an administrative agent for the Missouri Department of Mental Health, and we are entrusted to provide a full array of comprehensive behavioral health services within our five county catchment area.

Our Mission is to provide comprehensive behavioral health and prevention services to every person in need in our five county region.

Our Vision is to create a behavioral healthcare system that is capable of upholding, supporting, and maintaining recovery of our clients.

Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion :

Join our team at Community Counseling Center and be part of our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I). We believe that a diverse workforce fuels innovation and enables us to better serve our diverse client base. We actively seek out applications from individuals of all races, ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, abilities, religions, and socio-economic backgrounds. Through inclusive hiring practices, unbiased selection processes, employee resource groups, ongoing training, and transparent progress tracking, we are dedicated to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered. Join us in building an inclusive environment where every employee can thrive and contribute their unique perspectives.

Our Benefits

The agency allots time to allow for therapists to obtain CEUs as well as shares free training opportunities as available. In addition, CCC will reimburse the cost for licensure renewal for staff members providing therapy.

Community Counseling Center is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

CCC will consider requests for reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, etc., please contact to speak with us about your needs.

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