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Archdiocese of St. Louis

Counselor

Archdiocese of St. Louis, Saint Louis, Missouri, United States, 63146


Since its founding in 1985, Queen of Peace Center (QOPC) has been providing family-centered behavioral healthcare for women, children, and families. As a member of the Federation of Catholic Charities, we serve the metropolitan and surrounding St. Louis area through four core programs: prevention, education, treatment, and housing.Job Description

POSITION TITLE:

CounselorREPORTS TO:

Director of Residential ServicesDIRECT REPORTS:

Not applicableOUR MISSION

The mission of Queen of Peace Center is to provide family-centered care for women with substance-use disorders, their families, and at-risk youth through treatment, prevention, education, and housing.POSITION DESCRIPTION

Provide evidence-based, face-to-face goal-oriented individual and group counseling and participate as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team. Promote the family-centered approach to treatment, encouraging child, family, and partner involvement in treatment.CORE FUNCTIONS

Responsible for efficient delivery of services to clients according to approved policies and procedures meeting DMH, CSTAR, and COA standards.Assist clients in establishing treatment plans, goals, objectives, as well as other functional aspects of their personal planning in the recovery process.Maintain clients' charts, records, and files regarding goals, evaluation, and updates in accordance with DMH and CSTAR standards.Assist in communicating with outside agencies, such as treatment centers, AA, Catholic Charities' agencies, and other resources to meet client needs.Provide individual substance use and mental health counseling and evaluation.Facilitate group counseling and group education sessions.Assist in intake assessment process as needed.Pursue continuing professional development, join appropriate professional groups, and attend pertinent meetings.Attend all staff meetings and keep abreast of program and client status, updates, and changes.Supervise program and activities in conjunction with or in absence of Program Director.Supervise general guidelines and hygiene of self, clients, and of physical area utilized by agency.Provide case program consultation and make appropriate referrals.Assess, update, and revise client’s progress and treatment plan per DMH, CSTAR, and COA standards, or as needed.Meet minimum billing and productivity standards.Some evenings and weekends required.Qualifications

Education, Experience, and Training:

A counselor, psychologist, social worker, or physician licensed in Missouri who has at least one year of full-time equivalent experience in the treatment or rehabilitation of substance use. Master’s degree in social work, counseling, psychology, or closely related field, and two years’ experience in treatment of substance use OR an alcohol, drug, or substance use counselor certified by the MSAPCB, Inc.Job Type: Full-timePay: From $50,000.00 per yearBenefits

Employee assistance programFlexible spending accountHealth insuranceLife insurancePaid time offVision insuranceSchedule

8 hour shiftDay shiftMonday to FridayWork Setting

In-personQueen of Peace Center does not discriminate on the basis of handicapped status in the admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its federally assisted programs and activities. Queen of Peace Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, or disability.Pre-Employment Screening

All candidates receiving an employment offer must submit a pre-employment screening. The screenings will include criminal background check and other background checks (as needed), Family Care Safety Registration, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, and Covid-19 and Influenza vaccination. Various positions will require physical examination, Tuberculosis screening, and Hepatitis A. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.Our Mission

To bring the healing, help, and hope of Jesus Christ to those in need with a compassionate, caring presence.Providing family-centered care for women with substance-use disorders, their families, and at-risk youth through treatment, prevention, education, and housing.

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