Co-Occurring Substance Use Specialist

Location: Marble Hill MO
Full Time: Exempt
Work Hours: MondayFriday: 8:00am 4:30pm some evening hours may be required dependent upon client and agency need.

Base Pay: $42000 $50000/year dependent upon licensure / experience.

The Program

The Integrated Treatment for CoOccurring Disorders (ITCD) model is an evidencebased practice that improves the quality of life for people with severe mental illness and substance use disorders(cooccurring) 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. The cooccurring specialist will provide services that ensure the highest level of care is provided utilizing stagewise treatment and working to ensure all their work is in compliance with Community Counseling Policies and Procedures and with the fidelity and compliance for ITCD standards. The substance use specialist will participate in ITCD multidisciplinary team meetings.

Essential Functions

1. Facilitate ITCD counseling and education groups.
2. Work to provide education to family members of ITCD consumers.
3. Provide Individual Counseling ITCD clients.
4. Complete supplemental assessments for ITCD clients.
5. Make appropriate referrals.
6. Attend ITCD multidisciplinary team meetings.
7. Document according to clinical policies and procedures DMH CARF and any other federal or state program per agency standards.

Non Essential Functions

1. Maintain compliance with all policy and procedures.
2. Complete all required training.
3. Work cooperatively with other departments and members of the community.
4. Participate in all required meetings as determined by supervisor.
5. Other duties as assigned.

Must meet the Division of Behavioral Healths definition of Qualified Addiction Professional (QAP). .

1. An individual who meets the applicable training and credentialing required by the MO Credentialing Board for any of the following Credentials:
   1. Certified Alcohol Drug Counselor CADC Certified Reciprocal Alcohol Drug Counselor CRADC Certified Reciprocal Advanced Alcohol Drug Counselor CRAADC Certified Criminal Justice Addictions Professional CCJP CoOccurring Disorders Professional CCDP CoOccurring Disorders Professional Diplomat CCDPD Registered Alcohol Drug Counselor Provisional RADCP or Registered Alcohol Drug Counselor RADC
      1. Typically if you do not currently have a credential listed above this is the minimum requirements to obtain: Bachelors Degree with 3 years experience working with SUD Population; or Masters Degree with 1 year of experience working with SUD Population.

Must have reliable transportation continuous valid drivers license and proof of continuous auto insurance. Travel in own vehicle is required.

The Agency
Community Counseling Center (CCC) Your Behavioral Health Wellness Resource is a behavioral health organization that has been serving the public since 1974. We are an administrative agent for the Missouri Department of Mental Health and we are entrusted to provide a full array of comprehensive behavioral health services within our five county catchment area.

Our Mission is to provide and support personal growth wellness and improved quality of life through the delivery of comprehensive behavioral health services to individuals and families residing in Bollinger Cape Girardeau Madison Perry and Ste Genevieve counties in Missouri.

Our Vision is to create a diverse and inclusive behavioral healthcare system where individuals and families can readily access mental health and substance use services feel welcome accepted and leave services with hope and improved quality of life.

Commitment to Inclusion

We believe that an inclusive workforce fuels innovation and enables us to better serve our diverse customer base. We actively seek out applications from individuals of all races ethnicities genders sexual orientations abilities religions socioeconomic backgrounds etc. Through inclusive hiring practices unbiased selection processes and ongoing training we are dedicated to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued respected and empowered. Join us in building an inclusive environment where every employee can thrive and contribute their unique perspectives to best meet the needs of our clients and communities.

Our Benefits:
Note: Available benefits may change dependent upon employment status and number of hours worked.

• 24 Paid Days Off Your First Year

  • get a day off for your birthday!

• Seven Paid Holidays

• Competitive Health Dental Vision and Supplemental Insurance

  • Company Paid Life and LTD Insurance

• Retirement AutoEnrollment

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

• Employee Referral Program

• Much More!

Community Counseling Center is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability status protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

CCC will consider requests for reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process to perform essential job functions etc. please contact to speak with us about your needs.