Co-Occurring Disorder Counselor

Job Description:

Job Title: ITCD Specialist

Location: St. Louis, MO

Department: Adult Community Services

Employment Type: Full Time
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**Job Summary:**
Join our compassionate and collaborative team as an ITCD Specialist, where you will make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals facing mental health and substance use challenges. In this role, you will provide both individual and group therapy, as well as case management services, directly to clients in the community. We are looking for someone who is dedicated, empathetic, and skilled in building trust with clients while advocating for their needs.

Your expertise will help clients navigate their journey toward recovery and wellness.

As an ITCD Specialist, you will engage with clients to provide support and education on mental health disorders, substance and alcohol use disorders, and physical health management. This community-based position allows you to be a vital resource for clients, offering advocacy and crisis intervention as needed.

**The ITCD Specialist position offers…** ·

• Employee Assistance Program – 24/7 counseling services, legal assistance, & financial consultation for you and your household at no cost
• Career Advancement & Wage Growth - Grow in your career with great opportunities for upward mobility and added income
• Comprehensive Training - Learn and develop skills with our robust on-the-job training
• Workplace Culture - An environment cultivating employee wellbeing, valuing each individual's humanity, and actively promoting healthy, joyful workforce engagement

**Key Responsibilities:**

• Provide individual therapy, group treatment, and family interventions for clients with co-occurring disorders served by the Integrated Treatment team.
• Conduct co-occurring assessments upon entry into ITCD services for each individual.
• Engage in assertive outreach to connect clients with community services that meet their needs.
• Maintain a regular caseload, collaborating with supervisory staff to establish goals and objectives for treatment.
•  Provide cross-training to team members on co-occurring disorders.
• Participate in emergency services to provide rapid aid in cases of emotional crisis.
• Attend all required meetings and participate in self-evaluation and staff evaluations.
• Adhere to Quality Assurance procedures and cooperate with utilization review processes.
• Assist with transportation to community resources and physician appointments.

**Education, Experience, and/or Credential Qualifications:**

• Master's degree required
• Provisional licensure (LMSW/PLPC) required

**Additional Qualifications:**

• Successful completion of background check including criminal record, driving record, abuse/neglect, and fingerprint check.
• Completion of New Hire Orientation at the beginning of employment.
• All training requirements including Relias at the beginning of employment and annually thereafter.
• Current driver’s license, acceptable driving record, and current auto insurance.
• Consistent and reliable means of transportation via personal vehicle.

Physical Requirements:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the associate is frequently required to sit and stand for extended periods (2-4 hours); walking may be required for short periods when conducting field-based activities.
• They must frequently use hands and fingers to write, type, operate a mouse, file documents, and otherwise handle documents.
• They must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Brightli is on a Mission:
At Brightli, we are dedicated to changing and saving lives through compassionate care and support. Join us in our mission to empower individuals on their journey to recovery and wellness. If you are passionate about making a difference and have the skills to support those in need, we encourage you to apply today!

Keywords: ITCD Specialist, mental health, substance use, therapy, community services, co-occurring disorders, case management, outreach, advocacy, crisis intervention

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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