Job Description:

Job Title: Counselor

Location: Salem, Missouri

Department: Recovery Services

Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary:

Are you passionate about making a difference in people's lives? Join our team as a Counselor and help individuals overcome mental health and substance use challenges. We're seeking a compassionate professional with strong communication skills, empathy, and a commitment to recovery-oriented care. This role offers the opportunity to work with diverse clients, develop treatment plans, and facilitate both individual and group sessions. By becoming part of our organization, you'll contribute to improving the overall well-being of our community.

As a Counselor, you'll be responsible for assisting individuals with mental health and/or substance use disorders in accordance with their treatment plans. Your primary focus will be on helping clients improve their ability to perform daily living tasks and enhance their functioning in educational and work environments. You'll conduct assessments, develop personalized treatment plans, facilitate counseling sessions, and work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to support client recovery.

Salem, Missouri offers a charming small-town atmosphere with access to beautiful natural surroundings. Enjoy a relaxed lifestyle, friendly community, and outdoor recreational opportunities while making a meaningful impact in your professional role.

The 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, 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

• Paid Time Off - 29 days per year including vacation & holiday pay

• Workplace Culture - An environment cultivating employee wellbeing, valuing each individual's humanity, and actively promoting healthy, joyful workforce engagement

• Opportunity to provide telehealth services

• Professional development and growth opportunities

• Retirement Options

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive intake assessments and screenings within designated timeframes

• Develop individualized treatment plans aligned with state and agency standards

• Facilitate individual and group counseling sessions focused on recovery and improved functioning

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to provide holistic client care

• Document all services provided in accordance with regulatory and agency requirements

• Manage caseload effectively, ensuring timely completion of all required documentation

• Assist clients through the transition process, including completion of transition summaries and plans

• Handle crisis situations as they arise, demonstrating strong problem-solving skills

• Represent the agency professionally within the community and maintain positive relationships with referral sources

• Participate in ongoing professional development and training to enhance clinical skills

• Adhere to ethical standards and agency policies in all aspects of work

Education and/or Experience Qualifications:

• Hold credentials as a Qualified Addiction Professional as defined by the Missouri Credentialing Board, Inc. (MCB)

• Experience in mental health and substance use disorder treatment preferred

Required License/Certification:

• Missouri: Certified Alcohol Drug Counselor (CADC), Certified Reciprocal Alcohol Drug Counselor (CRADC), Certified Reciprocal Advanced Alcohol Drug Counselor (CRAADC), Registered Alcohol Drug Counselor (RADC), Certified Criminal Justice Addictions Professional (CCJP), or Credential of Co-Occurring

Additional Qualifications:

• Valid driver's license in state of residency required

• Willingness to become licensed in additional states

• Comfort with providing telehealth services

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

• Ability to work effectively with diverse client populations

• Proficiency in crisis management and de-escalation techniques

• Must complete New Hire Orientation within 30 days of employment

• Must obtain First Aid and CPR certifications within 3 months of employment

• Must complete Behavioral Management training (Peaceful Intervention or Verbal De-escalation) within 30 days of employment or at first available class

Keywords: counselor, addiction, mental health, substance use disorder, recovery, treatment, therapy, behavioral health, telehealth, Missouri

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.

About Brightli

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 use care in our communities, and a mission to evolve the behavioral health industry to better meet the needs of our clients. We are doing this by forming a new behavioral health organization under new model. Under one parent company, multiple organizations are able to collaborate, share resources and system supports, increase recruiting and retention efforts, increase access to specialized care, and meet the growing demand for behavioral and addiction recovery care.

Brightli’s top-line subsidiaries include Burrell Behavioral Health (Burrell), Preferred Family Healthcare (PFH), Southeast Missouri Behavioral Health (SEMO), Firefly, Adult and Child Health, and Places for People. While these organizations operate independently and are governed by separate board of directors, their operations and services benefit from this model. Alone, organizations may be able to navigate the current tumultuous healthcare environment, but we believe that together we can do so much more than survive. Our communities need us now more than ever, and by working together we are ready to answer their call for years to come.

Brightli Snapshot

• 200 locations

• 4 states

• 19 subsidiaries and/or affiliates

• 5k+ employees