Provide evidence-based individual and group counseling for clients with substance use and mental health disorders. Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to develop and implement family-centered treatment plans while maintaining detailed clinical records.
Requirements summary
Requires a Master's degree in a related field with two years of substance use treatment experience, or a valid MSAPCB certification. Candidates must be licensed in Missouri and possess strong skills in screening for toxicity, withdrawal, and co-occurring disorders.
professional certificatepostgraduate degreeCase ManagementPatient AssessmentEthical ConductHIPAA ComplianceTreatment PlanningCrisis InterventionTrauma-Informed CareCultural CompetenceClinical SupervisionIndividual CounselingGroup CounselingPatient EngagementInterdisciplinary CollaborationSubstance Use TreatmentMental Health EvaluationSUD Treatment
Job description
Since its founding in 1985, Queen of Peace Center (QOPC) has been providing family-centered behavioral healthcare for women, children, and families. As a member of the Federation of Catholic Charities, we serve the metropolitan and surrounding St. Louis area through four core programs: prevention, education, treatment, and housing.
Position Summary
Provide evidence based, face-to-face goal-oriented individual and group counseling and participate as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team. Promote the family-centered approach to treatment, encouraging child, family and partner involvement in treatment.
Overview & responsibilities
Responsible for efficient delivery of services to clients according to approved policies and procedures meeting DMH, CSTAR and COA standards.
Assist clients in establishing treatment plan, goals, objectives, as well as other functional aspects of their personal planning in the recovery process.
Maintain clients' charts, records and files regarding goals, evaluation and updates in accordance with DMH and CSTAR standards.
Assist in communicating with outside agencies, such as treatment centers, AA, Catholic Charities' agencies and other resources to meet client needs.
Provide individual substance use and mental health counseling and evaluation.
Facilitate group counseling and group education sessions.
Assist in intake assessment process as needed.
Pursue continuing professional development, join appropriate professional groups, and attend pertinent meetings.
Attend all staff meetings and keep abreast of program and client status, updates, and changes.
Supervise program and activities in conjunction with or in absence of Program Director.
Supervise general guidelines and hygiene of self, clients and of physical area utilized by agency.
Provide case program consultation and make appropriate referrals.
Assess, update and revise client’s progress and treatment plan per DMH, CSTAR and COA standards, or as needed.
Meet minimum billing and productivity standards.
Some evenings and weekends required. KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Master’s degree in social work, counselor, psychology or closely related field, and two years’ experience in treatment of substance use OR an alcohol, drug or substance use counselor certified by the MSAPCB, Inc.
A counselor, psychologist, social worker or physician licensed in Missouri who has at least one year of full-time equivalent experience in the treatment or rehabilitation of substance use SKILLS & COMPETENCIES REQUIRED
Demonstrates knowledge of addictive behaviors and treatments
Demonstrates ability to establish rapport, gather data and determine readiness for change
Demonstrates ability to screen for psychoactive substance toxicity, intoxication, and withdrawal symptoms
Demonstrates ability to screen for danger for self and others
Demonstrates ability to screen for co-occurring mental health issues
Demonstrates the ability to analyze and interpret data to determine treatment recommendations and priorities
Demonstrates the ability to formulate mutually agreed-upon, measurable treatment goals and objectives with the population served
Demonstrates adherence to accepted ethical and behavioral standards of conduct
Demonstrates an understanding of and participates in annual training requirements
Operates from person-centered, person-driven, recovery-oriented, and stage-wise service delivery approach that promotes health and wellness.
Develops cultural competence with the ability to understand, communicate with and effectively interact with people across cultures
Delivers services according to key service functions that are evidence-based and best practice
Practices in a manner that demonstrates respect and understanding of the unique needs of the client
Uses effective strategies for engagement/re-engagement, relationship building and communication
Demonstrates understanding of mandated reporting requirements for abuse and neglect of children and abuse, neglect or financial exploitation of senior citizens or disabled individuals
Shadowed a peer or supervisor in these functions of the job at least three time
Attends ongoing clinical supervision
Completed ASAM training
Demonstrates and understanding of co-occurring disorders
Demonstrates and understanding of suicide prevention
Demonstrates and understanding of trauma-informed care
Demonstrates an understanding of ethical behavior
Demonstrates an understanding of HIPAA
Demonstrates an understanding of addiction
Demonstrates a basic understanding of SUD
Demonstrates a basic understanding of medications used to treat SUD
Demonstrates an understanding of the signs and symptoms of acute psychiatric crisis 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.
