Co-Occurring Disorder Specialist

Job Description: Job Title:   Co-Occurring Disorder Counselor   Location:    Springfield, Missouri   Department:   Adult Community Services   Employment Type:   Full Time       Job Summary:   A Co-Occurring Disorder Counselor   is responsible for   providing co-occurring disorder therapy to   assist   individuals,   in accordance with   their treatment plan, with substance use disorder(s) to improve their ability to perform tasks in their daily living and educational/working environments.

Core services include conducting ongoing comprehensive substance use assessments, assessing and tracking client’s stages of change readiness and stages of treatment, using outreach and motivational interviewing (MI) techniques, using cognitive behavioral approaches and relapse prevention, and applying treatment approaches consistent with clients’ stage of change readiness. I ntegrated Treatment for Co-Occurring Disorders (ITCD):       A Co-Occurring Disorder Counselor   is responsible for   providing co-occurring disorder therapy to   assist   individuals,   in accordance with   their treatment plan, with substance use disorder(s) to improve their ability to perform tasks in their daily living and educational/working environments.

Core services include crisis intervention, medication services, medication administration, community support, outreach/engagement, co-occurring individual/group   counseling   and co-occurring group education. The Co-Occurring Disorder Counselor position offers…   Employee Assistance Program   – 24/7 counseling services, legal   assistance , & financial consultation for you and your household at no cost   Workplace Culture   - An environment cultivating employee wellbeing, valuing   each individual's   humanity, and actively promoting a healthy, joyful workforce.

Additional Perks & Benefits   - Scroll down to bottom of this post to learn more         Key responsibilities:      ACT/ACT-TAY, IMPART, ITCD:     Provide co-occurring disorder therapy, individual and group to clients in a community/home setting. Complete intake/screening/assessment process within   appropriate time   frames as   designated   by state regulatory/accrediting body/agency standards.

Develop treatment plans for clients   in accordance with   state regulatory/accrediting body guidelines that   demonstrate   individualization and evolution based on information gathered from assessment. Complete correspondence in   a timely   fashion. Participate in clinical staffing/treatment team meetings providing feedback on pertinent cases. Adhere to   weekly   service provision model. Document all services provided   in accordance with   state regulatory/accrediting body/agency standards .

Ensure that services are entered within the   appropriate time   frame,   appropriate format , note refer to treatment plans, etc. Correct any file/charting deficiencies within the   appropriate time   frame. Assist   clients through the transition process and complete final correspondence such as transition summary, plan, letter,   etc. Represent the agency within the community in a professional manner.

Maintain positive, professional relationships with referral sources, clients, and coworkers, adhering to Code of Ethics and agency policies. Receive L1MA training and   assist   with administering medications, as needed . Complete health assessments with clients. Provide   cross training   and education to other team members as needed . Perform crisis intervention as needed. Attend daily staff meetings.

Facilitate group counseling, group education, family conferences, and individual sessions focused on resolving problems related to substance use that interfere with the person’s functioning. Work with clients/patients to examine attitudes, feelings, and behaviors that promote recovery, healthy decision making, and improved problem-solving skills. Demonstrates interest in long-term and shor