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Substance Abuse Counselor

St. Louis, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 6 Aug 2026

About the role

The Salvation Army Midtown Service and Treatment Center is looking for a Substance Abuse Counselor. This individual will be responsible for counseling clients, conducting intakes, assessments, crisis intervention, developing treatment plans, ongoing follow up counseling and treatment plan reviews, developing safety plans, group therapy, and education and facilitating referrals. This is a full-time, exempt position, pay is based on experience. 1 William Booth Drive O'Fallon, MO 63366 Essential Duties: <ul> <li>Maintain confidential, systematic, accurate documentation of client progress.</li> <li>Lead group counseling and education sessions with clients daily.</li> <li>Conduct evaluation interviews to assess the type of treatment required by the client.</li> <li>Make referrals to Community Support Worker, Mental Health Counselor and outside agencies as needed.</li> <li>Conduct family education sessions and/co-dependent counseling.</li> <li>Maintain daily service activity reports, monthly veteran’s assistance reports, weekly staffing reports and other reports as needed.</li> <li>Attend weekly staff meetings, counseling team meetings, peer to peer chart review sessions, monthly in service training sessions, and other meetings as directed.</li> <li>Participate in related community activities as time permits.</li> <li>Maintain positive work environment by behaving and communicating in a manner that fosters good </li> </ul> <ul> <li>relationships with clients, co-workers, and supervisors.</li> </ul> Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or related field with two years’ full-time experience in treatment or rehabilitation of substance abuse required; Alcohol, Drug or Substance Abuse Counselor certified by the Missouri Substance Abuse Counselors Certification Board; Inc. will be considered. In additions, one of the following credentials is required: QSAP, CADC, CRAADC, CCJP, CCDP, CCDP-D, LPC, LCSW or Clinical Psychologist. CPR/First Aid certification required. Must be able to demonstrate general computer, strong organizational and good communication skills. Must be a team player, a self-starter, able to handle several projects at the same time and perform well with minimum supervision. Must demonstrate ability to think independently and exercise sound judgment. Requires a high level of confidentiality. Physical and Work Environment Requirements: Capable of performing in an office environment to include using a computer, answering phones, moving client files, etc. Most work will be indoors in a temperature-controlled environment Qualifications Who are we? <a href="https://www.salvationarmyusa.org/">https://www.salvationarmyusa.org/</a> The Salvation Army Mission The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination. Fair Chance Hire The Salvation Army is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates who are back-to-work, US Veterans, people with disabilities, people who have been impacted by the justice system, and/or people without a college degree are encouraged to apply. Benefits The Salvation Army offers a competitive benefit package including: <ul> <li>14 days paid holidays</li> <li>Sick time,Vacation, personal days, and a floating holiday</li> <li>Health, Dental, Vision, and Hearing insurance</li> <li>Company-paid Life Insurance</li> <li>Voluntary Life Insurance</li> <li>Company-paid Pension Fund</li> <li>Long Term Disability with buyup option</li> <li>Voluntary Retirement Fund (403b)</li> <li>Voluntary Aflac products</li> <li>Voluntary Short-term Disability</li> <li>Other elective benefits</li> </ul>