Wellness & Recovery Counselor
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Job Location: 1587 NE Rice Road - Lee's Summit, MO 64086, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: High School or GED, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Travel Percentage: None, Job Shift: 1st Shift, Make a Difference as a Wellness & Recovery Counselor with ReDiscover Join ReDiscover’s CoEd and be part of a mission-driven organization that’s been transforming lives for over 50 years.
As a non-profit community mental health center serving southeastern Jackson County, Missouri, we’re passionate about helping individuals impacted by mental illness or substance use find hope, support, and healing. Why ReDiscover?
700+ dedicated professionals Over five decades of community impact A culture grounded in compassion, collaboration, and growth About the CoEd Program The Coed Substance Use Disorder program aims to help adults with a substance use or co-occurring disorder in an outpatient or residential setting.
Through medication assisted treatment, paired with individualized therapy, group education, and case management, the Coed Substance Use Disorder program offers a well rounded holistic approach to client's needs.
What You’ll Do Maintain and interact with a caseload of clients with diverse characteristics either in-person and in some cases, virtually. Evaluate client’s mental health condition based on review of client information, including bio-psycho-social assessments, psychological evaluation and diagnostics.
Collecting information about the client through interviews, observations, and tests. Prepares and maintains treatment records and reports. Develop and implements treatment plans based on clinical experience, knowledge, and understanding of the client’s information and history.
Acts as a client advocate to coordinate required services or to resolve emergency problems in crisis situations. Counsel clients, individually and in group sessions specific to the program format, to assist in overcoming dependencies, adjusting to life, and making changes.
Maintains confidentiality of records relating to clients treatment. Work within an interdisciplinary team to develop treatment plans for client(s) being served.
Requirements of the Position Minimum of a High School Diploma or GED and be certified or registered as a Substance Use Disorder Professional by the Missouri Credentialing Board, Inc. as either a CADC, or CRADC, MAADC I or MAADC II is required. Working knowledge of mental illness and substance use disorders.
Excellent customer service skills with a recovery focus. Quality written, oral and interpersonal communication skills. Intermediate computer skills in typing/keyboarding, Microsoft Word and Excel programs as well as use of email.
Grow With Us We’re committed to your professional development and will support your growth as a Wellness & Recovery Counselor through training, collaboration, and meaningful work. Ready to join a team that’s passionate about people? Apply today and help make wellness accessible for all.:
Key Responsibilities
The counselor will manage a caseload of clients, conducting assessments and developing individualized treatment plans to support recovery. They will provide both individual and group counseling while maintaining accurate clinical records and acting as a client advocate.
Requirements
Candidates must possess at least a High School Diploma or GED and hold a valid Substance Use Disorder Professional certification (CADC, CRADC, MAADC I, or MAADC II) from the Missouri Credentialing Board. Proficiency in mental health and substance use disorder knowledge, along with basic computer skills, is required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Substance Abuse Counseling — Counselor Career Context
Of the 50 active Counselor listings this role was benchmarked against, 42% are remote, 42% have no call, 64% 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).
Counselor pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
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