Job Description:

Co-Occurring Disorder Counselor

Springfield, Missouri

ITCD (Integrated Treatment for Co-Occurring Disorders)
More information on ITCD: Integrated Treatment for Co-occurring… | Burrell Behavioral Health (burrellcenter.com)

Do you want to share your recovery experience with others to make a positive, life-changing difference?

Burrell currently has openings available for Co-Occurring Disorder Counselors in the Springfield and Southwest Missouri area to provide quality treatment and services in the community for people with behavioral health and substance use disorder conditions.

The Co-Occurring Disorder Counselor position offers…· All-Inclusive Employee Benefits Package - A robust full-time employee benefits package encompassing health, dental, vision, retirement, disability, life insurance, wellness program, and more
· Telemedicine – 24/7 phone, web, or mobile app medical, behavioral health, & dermatology visits
· Employee Assistance Program – 24/7 counseling services, legal assistance, & financial consultation for you and your household at no cost
· Paid Time Off - 29 days per year including vacation & holiday pay
· Workplace Culture - An environment cultivating employee wellbeing, valuing each individual's humanity, and actively promoting healthy, joyful workforce engagement

What you'll get to do:

Share lived experiences of recovery to inspire and support client by relating recovery stories.Describe personal recovery practices and help client discover recovery practices that work for them.Provide support to client through validation of experiences and feelings, exploration and pursuit of community roles, conveying hope, celebrating efforts and accomplishments, and concrete assistance towards tasks and goals.Participate in treatment planning with the other team members and client.Engage clients in collaborative and caring relationship, using interpersonal skills, knowledge about recovery, and attitude consistent with recovery orientation.Assist clients with identifying their strengths and personal resources to aid in their recovery.Understand and respect personal values and culture of self and client, recognizing how they may contribute to judgement and beliefs, tailoring support to meet the uniqueness of each client’s process of recovery.Assist and support client to set goals and imagine future possibilities; propose strategies for accomplishing those goals; support client decision-making strategies and help them to function as a member of the recovery support/treatment team.Develop, maintain, and provide information about community resources and services. Accompany client to and/or attend community activities.

Qualification:

High School Diploma/GED

Must have a valid driver’s license and a favorable recent driving record.

Must be a Certified Missouri Peer Specialist

More information on obtaining certification as a Peer Specialist: https://mopeerspecialist.com





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 Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, and encourage applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, gender expressions, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, disability or veteran status, or to other non-work related factors.

Burrell Behavioral Health is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.