Co-Occurring Substance Use 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: $45,120.00 to $50,107.20/year dependent upon licensure / experience.

Qualifications

Must meet the Division of Behavioral Health's definition of Qualified Addiction Professional (QAP). An individual who meets the applicable training and credentialing required by the MO Credentialing Board for any of the following Credentials: 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. 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.