Education, Experience, and/or Credential Qualifications:
· Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, Psychiatric Nursing, or a closely related field with at least three (3) years of professional experience in behavioral health or substance use disorder treatment and one (1) year of supervisory experience in substance use disorder treatment; OR
· Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, Psychiatric Nursing, or a closely related field with at least four (4) years of professional experience in behavioral health or substance use disorder treatment and two (2) years of supervisory experience in substance use disorder treatment; AND
· Qualified Addiction Professional certification through the Missouri Credentialing Board, Inc. or applicable State Board with four (4) years of professional experience in substance use disorder treatment and three (3) years of supervisory experience; OR
· Missouri-licensed Counselor, Psychologist, or Physician with at least one (1) year of professional experience in behavioral health or substance use disorder treatment and one (1) year of supervisory experience in substance use disorder treatment.
· Qualified Mental Health Professional meeting one of the following criteria:
· Physician licensed under Missouri law to practice medicine or osteopathy with training in mental health.
· Psychiatrist licensed under applicable law.
· Psychologist licensed under Missouri law with specialized training in mental health services.
· Professional Counselor licensed under applicable state law with specialized training in mental health services.
· Clinical Social Worker with a Master’s degree in Social Work from an accredited program.
· Master’s or Doctorate degree in Counseling and Guidance, Behavioral Health Counseling, Vocational Counseling, Psychology, Pastoral Counseling, Family Therapy, or a related field with completion of a practicum or one (1) year of supervised experience under a mental health professional.
Additional Qualifications:
· Successful completion of background screenings including criminal history, driving record, abuse/neglect, and fingerprint checks.
· Current driver’s license, acceptable driving record, and current automobile insurance required.
· Obtain driver’s license in state of residency.
· First Aid certification must be attained within three (3) months of employment and maintained thereafter.
· CPR certification must be attained within three (3) months of employment and maintained thereafter.
· Behavioral Management training must be completed within thirty (30) days of employment or during the first available class after hire.
· Achievement of thirty-six (36) hours of training requirements within a two-year period in accordance with applicable regulations.
· Annual maintenance of all licenses and certifications required to perform job duties.
· Thorough knowledge of clinical best practices related to mental health and substance use disorder treatment.
· Strong leadership, supervision, staff development, and training skills.
· Ability to evaluate programs, monitor outcomes, and implement corrective actions when necessary.
· Strong verbal and written communication skills.
· Ability to develop collaborative relationships with community partners, referral sources, clients, and team members.
· Perform sedentary work involving exertion of up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and negligible force frequently to move or handle objects.
· Sit for extended periods of time with occasional walking and standing as needed to perform job responsibilities.
· Use hands, fingers, and arms for repetitive activities such as typing, writing, and computer work.
· Maintain the ability to perform routine office and administrative functions throughout the workday.