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Certified SUD Counselor

Brightli·Trenton, Missouri

Full Time·On Site·2-5 yrs·Posted 15 days ago
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About the role

Provide comprehensive counseling services, including conducting assessments and developing personalized treatment plans for individuals with substance use disorders. Facilitate individual and group therapy sessions while maintaining meticulous clinical documentation and ensuring compliance with state and agency regulations.

Job Description

Job Title: Substance Use Disorder Counselor

Location: Trenton, MO

Department

  • Preferred
  • Family
  • Healthcare: Residential

Employment Type: Full Time

Shift: Flexible

Job Summary

Are you ready to make a difference in the lives of individuals struggling with substance use disorders? Join our team at Preferred Family Healthcare as a Substance Use Disorder Counselor.

In this role, you will play a vital part in providing comprehensive counseling services, conducting assessments, developing treatment plans, and facilitating counseling sessions while ensuring compliance with state regulations and agency standards.

Trenton, Missouri, offers a close-knit community feel, affordable living, and access to outdoor recreation opportunities. It's known for its friendly atmosphere, small-town charm, and strong sense of community spirit, making it an appealing place to call home. Join us in making a difference in the lives of individuals who seek our services!

Position Perks & Benefits

  • 29 Days of PTO
  • Competitive Pay
  • Employee benefits package - health, dental, vision, retirement, life, & more*
  • Competitive 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan – up to 5% match for Part-Time and Full-Time employees
  • Company-paid basic life insurance
  • Emergency Medical Leave Program
  • Flexible Spending Accounts – healthcare and dependent child-care
  • Health & Wellness Program
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Employee Discount Program
  • Mileage Reimbursement (When applicable)

Key Responsibilities

  • Embark on a
  • Transformative
  • Journey: Seamlessly guide individuals through intake, screening, and assessment processes while upholding the gold standard set by state regulatory/CARF/agency guidelines.
  • Craft
  • Meticulously
  • Tailored
  • Treatment
  • Plans: Develop personalized roadmaps for growth and evolution, guided by the latest advancements in state regulatory/CARF protocols.
  • Immerse
  • Yourself in
  • Dynamic
  • Clinical
  • Staffing: Participate in treatment team meetings, unraveling the complexities of each case and offering invaluable insights.
  • Embrace
  • Our
  • Structured
  • Service
  • Provision
  • Model: Ensure a steady flow of compassionate care to those who rely on our support.
  • Become the
  • Guardian of
  • Meticulous
  • Documentation: Record every service provided to uphold the integrity and accuracy of client records.
  • Champion
  • Seamless
  • Transitions: Orchestrate final correspondences with precision and care to facilitate a smooth and empowering journey forward.
  • Embark on a
  • Continuous
  • Journey of
  • Growth: Refine your skills in evidence-based practices and elevate your clinical proficiency through mandatory trainings.
  • Step into the
  • Spotlight as
  • Our
  • Community
  • Ambassador: Embody professionalism in every interaction, leaving a lasting impression on those we serve.
  • Cultivate
  • Positive
  • Relationships: Foster trust and collaboration with referral sources, clients, and colleagues alike.
  • Navigate
  • Crises with
  • Poise and
  • Assurance: Offer steadfast support and a compassionate presence in times of uncertainty and distress.
  • Lead
  • Transformative
  • Counseling
  • Sessions: Guide clients toward empowerment and resilience in group sessions, workshops, and individual therapy.
  • Delve
  • Deep into the
  • Human
  • Experience: Explore attitudes, feelings, and behaviors that pave the way for healing and lasting change.

Experience and Education Qualifications

  • Hold the credentials of a Qualified Addiction Professional as defined by the Missouri Credentialing Board, Inc. (MCB)
  • Certification as a Certified Alcohol Drug Counselor (CADC), Certified Reciprocal Alcohol Drug Counselor (CRADC), Certified Reciprocal Advanced Alcohol Drug Counselor (CRAADC), or Registered Alcohol Drug Counselor (RADC), or Certified Criminal Justice Addictions Professional (CCJP)
  • Co-Occurring credential preferred

Additional Qualifications

  • Thorough knowledge of caseload management and rehabilitation methods related to mental health and substance use disorder treatment
  • Familiarity with the problems encountered by individuals with mental health and/or substance use disorders
  • Ability to establish rapport with client populations and employ effective counseling techniques
  • Clear and effective verbal and written communication skills
  • Knowledge of program policies, procedures, and regulations

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 prioritize fostering a culture of belonging and connection within our workforce. We encourage applications from individuals with varied backgrounds and experiences, as we believe that a rich tapestry of perspectives strengthens our mission. If you are passionate about empowering local communities and creating an environment where everyone feels valued and supported, we invite you to join our mission-driven organization dedicated to cultivating an authentic workplace.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Burrell Behavioral Health is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.

Requirements

Must hold credentials as a Qualified Addiction Professional per the Missouri Credentialing Board, including certifications such as CADC, CRADC, CRAADC, RADC, or CCJP. Knowledge of caseload management and rehabilitation methods for mental health and substance use disorders is required.

  • professional certificate
  • Case Management
  • Written Communication
  • Verbal Communication
  • Treatment Planning
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Clinical Documentation
  • Individual Therapy
  • Group Therapy
  • Rapport Building
  • Clinical Assessment
  • Substance Use Disorder Counseling
  • Evidence-based Practices

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Location
Trenton, Missouri
Posted
Jul 13, 2026
Application
Employer website
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Hiring organization

Brightli

Brightli is the one of the largest behavioral health and addiction treatment providers in the U.S. We operate as the parent company of Burrell Behavioral Health, Preferred Family Healthcare, Brightli Foundation, Firefly Supported Living & Employment Services, Southeast Missouri...

Salary listed on 8 jobs
IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypeNonprofit
Size5,001-10,000 employees
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