Associate Counselor

Job Title: Associate Counselor

Location: St. Charles, MO

Department: SUD Services

Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary:

Are you passionate about helping individuals achieve recovery and build healthier futures? Clarity Healthcare is seeking a dedicated Associate Counselor to join our compassionate and collaborative team. This is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals receiving substance use disorder treatment while gaining valuable clinical experience and professional growth under the supervision of experienced professionals. In this role, you'll have the opportunity to develop your counseling skills, facilitate therapeutic services, contribute to individualized treatment planning, and support clients as they work toward lasting recovery. We are looking for someone who is compassionate, motivated, professional, team-oriented, and committed to ethical, person-centered care.

As an Associate Counselor, you will support the assessment, treatment planning, counseling, and recovery efforts of individuals receiving substance use disorder services. Working under the supervision of qualified counselors and therapists, you will assist with screenings and assessments, facilitate counseling and educational groups, provide individualized support, contribute to treatment planning, and help clients develop healthier coping and decision-making skills. This position offers the opportunity to grow professionally while making a lasting impact on individuals, families, and the community.

This position offers…

· Employee Assistance Program – 24/7 counseling services, legal assistance, & financial consultation for you and your household at no cost

· Mileage Reimbursement – Company paid for work functions requiring travel

· Employee Discounts – Hotels, Theme Parks & Attractions, College Tuition

· 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:

· Facilitate group counseling sessions, educational groups, family conferences, and individual counseling sessions that promote recovery, healthy decision-making, and positive coping skills.

· Support clients throughout their treatment journey by providing individualized encouragement, guidance, and recovery-focused services.

· Participate in screenings and assessments under the supervision of qualified counselors or therapists while ensuring compliance with established standards and timelines.

· Collaborate in the development and ongoing review of individualized treatment plans based on assessment findings and client needs.

· Contribute to clinical staffing meetings and interdisciplinary team discussions by providing case updates and treatment recommendations.

· Respond appropriately to crisis situations, following agency procedures and communicating with supervisors as needed.

· Build and maintain positive professional relationships with clients, referral sources, community partners, and team members.

· Complete service documentation, correspondence, and other required records accurately and within regulatory guidelines.

· Support organizational goals and participate in ongoing quality improvement and professional development activities.

· Complete annual training requirements and maintain compliance with agency standards.

Education, Experience, and/or Credential Qualifications:

· Must hold one of the following credentials: MADC I, MADC II, CADC, or CRADC.

· Associate degree or High School Diploma/equivalent required.

· Must meet all registration, supervision, and professional development requirements established by either the Missouri Credentialing Board (MCB) or the appropriate Missouri professional licensing board.

· Knowledge of substance use disorder treatment principles, recovery-oriented care, counseling techniques, and professional ethics.

· Ability to effectively communicate and work with individuals from diverse backgrounds.

· Strong interpersonal, organizational, and documentation skills.

· Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary treatment team.

Additional Qualifications:

· Commitment to providing ethical, compassionate, and person-centered care.

· Ability to maintain professional boundaries and adhere to all applicable regulatory and agency standards.

· Demonstrated interest in supporting the long-term and short-term goals and objectives of the organization.

· Associate Counselors must be supervised by a Qualified Addiction Professional who has completed Missouri Credentialing Board (MCB) Clinical Supervision Training.

· All counselor functions performed by an Associate Counselor must be completed pursuant to the supervisor's control, oversight, guidance, and full professional responsibility.

· Commitment to ongoing professional development and completion of annual training requirements.

Physical Requirements

· Perform sedentary work requiring exertion of up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and negligible force frequently
· Sit for extended periods while providing services, completing documentation, and attending meetings
· Occasionally walk and stand while conducting client services and participating in program activities
· Perform repetitive hand, finger, and arm movements associated with typing, writing, and electronic documentation
· Lift, carry, push, or pull light objects as necessary to perform essential job functions
· Utilize computers, office equipment, and electronic health record systems throughout the workday