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Education & Training Resources
Excelsior Springs, Missouri

Substance Abuse Counselor

CounselorFull-Time

Compensation

Pay not disclosed

Employment & setting
Full-Time · on-site
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 19m ago · Verified live

Job description

Join Education & Training Resources LLC as a Substance Abuse Counselor in Excelsior Springs, MO, United States. OF POSITION FUNCTION: Implements and maintains an effective trainee employee assistance program (TEAP), in compliance with DOL and management directives with emphasis placed on substance abuse awareness, prevention, staff training and networking with community resources. MAJOR DUTIES AND

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • On-site position.

Apply to join Education & Training Resources LLC as a Substance Abuse Counselor.

Key Responsibilities

The Substance Abuse Counselor implements and maintains an effective trainee employee assistance program, focusing on substance abuse awareness, prevention, and staff training. They conduct individual and group counseling, perform student assessments, and collaborate with community resources to support an alcohol and drug-free lifestyle.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a state certification as a Substance Abuse Counselor and possess at least two years of experience in a related field. A valid driver's license and the ability to perform physical tasks such as sitting, standing, and operating office equipment are also required.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Substance abuse counselingInterventionCase managementPrevention educationAssessmentCrisis interventionRecord keepingCommunity networkingMotivational interviewingBehavioral interventionRelapse preventionConfidentialityLiaisonDrug testing

Addiction Medicine — Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Substance Use / Addiction Counselor listings this role was benchmarked against, 30% are remote, 32% have no call, 60% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Missouri is 90.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.1% of Missouri clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Education Administration Programs
Bowling Green, Kentucky
51-200 employees