First Job Previous Job 1,538 of 10,000 More Like This Salary Not Available Position range in Missouri $39k•$62k Per Year Substance Use Counselor Alpharus Health

Occupation:

Counselors, All Other

Location:

Saint Joseph, MO•64506

Job Type:

Full Time (30 Hours or More)

Posted:

06/23/2026 Positions available: 1

Source:

FileImport•Gateway Foundation, Inc.

Web Site:

careers.gatewayfoundation.org

Expires:

10/20/2026 Job #: 34156 Job Requirements and Properties Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Opens a new window. Work Onsite Full Time Schedule Full Time Job Description Help for Job Description. Opens a new window.

Substance Use Counselor Post Date:

Aug 10, 2026

Location:

St. Joseph, MO, US, 64506

Position Type:

Full Time Requisition Number:

34156

Work Schedule:

Monday-Friday Who is Alpharus Health? Alpharus Health is a national nonprofit behavioral health provider dedicated to helping people build healthier lives. For nearly 60 years, we have provided substance use and mental health treatment that helps individuals, families, and communities find healing, hope, and lasting wellbeing.

Our mission is simple:

We help people build healthier lives. By combining clinical expertise with a person-centered approach, we help people build the skills, resilience, and support systems needed to create meaningful, lasting change. Why join us? Consider joining our team, where your impact can be truly meaningful. Our organization focuses on delivering high quality clinical services as a recognized leader in evidence-based treatment proven to get results. By joining our team, you'll be working for an organization that values you and aims to be an employer of choice. You can expect to be part of a vibrant culture that emphasizes teamwork and professional growth. When you join us, you'll discover personal and professional fulfillment by aligning your career with your values. We are honored to offer behavioral healthcare services in Corrections Perks of working in correctional healthcare: Opportunity to make a positive impact on a marginalized population Exposure to diverse patient demographics Focus on driving change, tracking progress, and improving care Development of skills in a unique healthcare setting

Location:

Western Reception Diagnostic Correctional Center, 3401 Faraon St, St Joseph, MO 64506

Work Schedule:

Monday•Friday (Normal business hours) Substance Use Counselors are responsible for: Completes comprehensive assessments of clients' substance abuse history and treatment requirements, and develops individualized treatment plan. Provides individual and group counseling and may facilitate didactic groups. Documents treatment and discharge plans, and clients' progress and responses to treatment; and maintains related records and charts. Performs case management and contributes to client care monitoring.

Job Requirements:

High School Diploma/GED Certification as a Missouri Alcohol Drug Counselor (MAADC) required. Ability to obtain higher MSAPCB certification within 6 months of hire preferred. Must be able to obtain Missouri Department of Corrections clearance.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to walk and move about the facilities for up to two hours at a time, to monitor and interact with clients Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Ability to use a keyboard and video display terminal to receive, retrieve, and/or audit information and data Ability to record, proofread and check documents and files for accuracy Ability to respond to telephones, and to hear and detect alarms and unusual ...For full information see follow application link. Gateway Foundation is an

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets