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Hannibal, Missouri

Associate Counselor- SUD

CounselorNo weekendsFull-Time

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Job Description

  • Job Title: Associate Counselor- SUD
  • Location: Hannibal, MO
  • Department: Outpatient Behavioral Health
  • Employment Type: Full-time

Shift: Monday – Friday, 8:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M.

Job Summary

Are you a passionate and dedicated Associate Counselor looking to make a positive impact in the lives of individuals with mental health and/or substance use disorders? Do you want to work in a supportive and dynamic environment where you can grow your skills and advance your career? Join our team at Centerstone!

As an Associate Counselor, you'll assist individuals in accordance with their treatment plans under the close supervision of a Qualified Addiction Professional. Our ideal candidate is passionate about behavioral health, has foundational experience in counseling, and strong communication and collaboration skills.

Position Perks & Benefits

  • Competitive 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan – up to 5% match for Part-Time and Full-Time employees
  • Company-paid basic life insurance
  • Emergency Medical Leave Program
  • Flexible Spending Accounts – healthcare and dependent child-care
  • Health & Wellness Program
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Employee Discount Program
  • Mileage Reimbursement
  • Loan Repayment and Tuition Reimbursement
  • 29 Days of PTO
  • Eligibility for HRSA Loan Repayment (eligibility requirements)
  • Employee benefits package – health, dental, vision, retirement, life, & more

Key Responsibilities

  • Participate in screening/assessment processes under supervision
  • Develop individualized treatment plans
  • Complete timely correspondence and documentation
  • Attend clinical staffing/team meetings
  • Meet weekly Collaborative Service Goal (CSG) expectations
  • Ensure documentation aligns with treatment plans and standards
  • Facilitate group and individual counseling sessions
  • Assist clients through transitions and discharge processes
  • Maintain professional relationships and adhere to ethical standards
  • Handle crisis situations appropriately
  • Complete annual training per ASAM standards

Education And/or Experience Qualifications

Missouri Requirements

  • Associate’s degree or high school diploma/equivalent required
  • Must meet trainee registration and supervision requirements per Missouri Credentialing Board or relevant professional board
  • Supervision by a Qualified Addiction Professional who has completed MCB Clinical Supervision Training

Additional Qualifications

  • Basic knowledge of case management and rehabilitation methods
  • Understanding of therapeutic theories and techniques
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to conduct individual and group interventions
  • Familiarity with behavioral science principles and counseling techniques

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.
  • Burrell Behavioral Health is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.

Requirements

Candidates must hold at least a high school diploma or an associate degree and meet trainee registration requirements per the Missouri Credentialing Board. Strong communication skills and a foundational understanding of behavioral science and counseling techniques are required.

Key Skills

Substance use disorder treatmentTreatment planningCrisis interventionClinical documentationGroup counseling

Addiction Medicine — Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Counselor listings this role was benchmarked against, 40% are remote, 16% have no call, 72% 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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Annual compensation range

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401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Loan repayment
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Sign-on bonus
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PSLF eligible
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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 5.4
Better work-life than 40% of Addiction Medicine (Counseling) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,307 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends

Living in Hannibal

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$215k
Median resident rent
$805/mo
Residents’ average commute
15 min
State income tax
Up to 5.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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Benefits & Perks

Competitive 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan – up to 5% match
Company-paid basic life insurance
Emergency Medical Leave Program
Flexible Spending Accounts – healthcare and dependent child-care
Health & Wellness Program
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Employee Discount Program
Mileage Reimbursement