Clinical Intake Assesor

• Knowledge and experience requirements
• Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or a closely related behavioral health field.
• Current Missouri licensure preferred, including PLPC, LPC, LMFT, or LCSW.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience providing treatment for substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions.
• Demonstrated experience conducting clinical assessments and assigning DSM-based diagnoses.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary treatment team while maintaining professional and ethical clinical standards.
• Experience working respectfully and effectively with individuals from diverse cultural, socioeconomic, and life backgrounds.
• Strong interpersonal, documentation, and clinical decision-making skills.
• Clinical Supervision Support:
• Supervision assistance or internal supervision is available for Provisionally Licensed Professional Counselors (PLPC).
• Internal supervision is offered at a rate of $50 per week for eligible candidates.

• Skills and competencies required
• Demonstrated commitment to the mission and values of the Queen of Peace Center and adherence to ethical and professional standards, including HIPAA and mandated reporting requirements.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to establish rapport, gather clinical information, and effectively engage individuals in treatment and recovery.
• Knowledge of substance use disorders, addictive behaviors, co-occurring mental health conditions, trauma-informed care, and suicide prevention.
• Ability to screen for intoxication, withdrawal symptoms, risk of harm to self or others, co-occurring mental health concerns, and acute psychiatric crises.
• Ability to analyze assessment data and collaborate with clients to develop measurable, person-centered treatment goals and recommendations.
• Utilizes evidence-based practices and a person-centered, recovery-oriented approach that promotes health, wellness, and client empowerment.
• Demonstrates cultural competence and the ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Understanding of medications used to treat substance use disorders and the stages of recovery.
• Participation in ongoing clinical supervision, required training (including ASAM), and professional development.

Proficiency in Microsoft Windows and Outlook, with strong organizational and problem-solving skills

• Queen of Peace Center does not discriminate on the basis of handicapped status in the admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its federally assisted programs and activities.
• Queen of Peace Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
• All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, or disability.
• Pre-Employment Screening All candidates receiving an employment offer must submit a pre-employment screening.
• The screenings will include criminal background check and other background checks (as needed), Family Care Safety Registration, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, and Covid-19 and Influenza vaccination.
• Various positions will require physical examination, Tuberculosis screening and Hepatitis A.
• All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.