Job Description:

Job Title: Co-Occurring Disorder Counselor

Location: Saint Louis, MO

Department: Adult Community Services

Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary:
Join our compassionate and collaborative team as a Co-Occurring Disorder Counselor and make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals on their journey to recovery. At our organization, you’ll find purpose in helping others overcome the challenges of substance use and mental health disorders. We're looking for someone who is motivated, empathetic, and ready to make an impact through relationship-building and evidence-based support. If you're passionate about guiding individuals to healthier, more independent lives, this role is for you.

As a Co-Occurring Disorder Counselor, you’ll provide individual and group therapy in community and home settings, supporting clients in achieving their personal goals. You’ll use motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral approaches, and relapse prevention techniques tailored to each client's readiness for change. Your role will include assessment, treatment planning, counseling, and collaboration with treatment teams to ensure the highest quality care across multiple programs, including ACT/ACT-TAY, ITCD, and Community Psycho Rehab (CPRP).

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:
· Provide individual and group therapy for co-occurring disorders in community or home settings
· Facilitate group counseling, education, family conferences, and crisis interventions
· Conduct assessments and screenings to identify client needs
· Develop and maintain individualized treatment plans in compliance with state guidelines
· Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure cohesive client care
· Document services accurately and within required timeframes
· Engage clients using motivational interviewing and stage-of-change approaches
· Track client progress and adjust interventions based on readiness and recovery goals
· Educate and support clients in making healthier choices and enhancing daily functioning
· Participate in team meetings and provide clinical input on cases
· Support client transitions through discharge planning and summary reports
· Provide cross-training and support to fellow team members
· Represent the agency professionally within the community

Education, Experience, and/or Credential Qualifications:
· Must hold credentials of a Qualified Addiction Professional as defined by the Missouri Credentialing Board (MCB), including one of the following:

Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC)

Certified Reciprocal Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CRADC)

Certified Reciprocal Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CRAADC)

Certified Criminal Justice Addictions Professional (CCJP)

Registered Alcohol Drug Counselor-Provisional (RADC-P)

Registered Alcohol Drug Counselor (RADC)

Co-occurring Disorder Professional (CCDP)

Co-occurring Disorders Professional Diplomate (CCDP-D)
OR
· Hold credentials of a Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) as defined by the Missouri Credentialing Board (MCB), such as:

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a human services field (non-licensed)

Certified/credentialed to provide services within scope of practice

For ITCD Program:
· If under one year of experience, must actively acquire 24 hours of ITCD-specific training and receive supervision from experienced team members

Additional Qualifications:
· Must have a valid driver’s license, acceptable driving record, and current auto insurance
· Must be able and willing to work on-call or weekends as needed (Note: CPRP does not require on-call/weekend shifts)

Physical Requirements:
ADA Consideration - Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, or pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Repetitive movements of hands, fingers, and arms for typing and/or writing during work shift.
Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

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.

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