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Sana Lake Recovery Center
Dittmer, Missouri

ASSESSMENT THERAPIST

CounselorFull-Time

Listed compensation

$57k-$84k

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Dittmer, MO

Full Time

Doing Well, By Doing Good

At Sana Lake Recovery, we treat substance use and mental health disorders as a chronic disease that is unique to each of our members. Our programs have been designed to be member-centered, catering to personalized needs throughout the entire healing process. We offer a full continuum of care from medical detox to recovery supportive housing with treatment options in both the St. Louis area.

Our unique approach stems from our dedicated commitment to exceptional care, evidence-based practices, and compassionate staff. The intimate settings provided by Sana Lake cultivate an environment that facilitates meaningful recovery and promotes an overall sense of well-being.

Your Role at Sana Lake

Sana Lake is expanding rapidly and is seeking an Assessment Therapist who is passionate about helping individuals and families recover!

The Assessment Therapist is responsible for performing a wide variety of member care activities as directed by the Executive Director of Clinical Operations and/or the Clinical Supervisor.

The Assessment Therapist's primary purpose will be to conduct psychosocial and bio-psychosocial assessments and develop a diagnosis from the information gathered in the assessment. He/she will collaborate with the Treatment Team to formulate the Master Treatment Plan.

The Assessment Therapist has responsibility for creating a welcoming environment and first impression of Sana Lake. The Assessment Therapist will be responsible for maintaining communication between treatment team members, family, referral sources, and other service providers as needed. Provide individual, family, and group therapy as needed.

We would love to learn more about you if you have:

  • License or Provisional License to practice clinical discipline in Missouri (i. e., LCSW, LMSW, LPS, provisionally licensed counselor) or CACD/CRACD preferred
  • Master's degree in social work, professional counseling, psychology, or related human services field
  • 1 year of work experience in the mental health and substance use field preferred
  • Familiarity with electronic health records

Sana Lake People First Philosophy

Our staff are our number one differentiator! We know that well-qualified staff who are well-supported provide better care to our members. We strive to empower and encourage our staff as they grow and develop in their careers.

For this reason, Sana Lake offers a wide variety of tangible and intangible benefits to our eligible staff:

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability plan options
  • Competitive 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan - up to 5% match!
  • Company-paid basic life insurance
  • Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • License/Certification Reimbursement
  • Professional development funds
  • Professional licensure supervision options
  • Staff recognition program
  • Sana Spirit Days

A few reminders from our Workplace Environment Team

All candidates who have received a written offer of employment will be required to meet the following conditions of employment:

  • Completion of pre-employment screening
  • Verification of education and licensure, when applicable
  • Satisfactory employment and/or reference checks

Sana Lake Recovery, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Key Responsibilities

The Assessment Therapist conducts psychosocial and bio-psychosocial assessments to develop diagnoses and formulates master treatment plans in collaboration with the treatment team. They also provide individual, family, and group therapy while maintaining communication with families and service providers.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree in social work, counseling, psychology, or a related field and possess a valid Missouri clinical license or provisional license. At least one year of experience in mental health and substance use treatment is preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Psychosocial assessmentBio-psychosocial assessmentTreatment planningIndividual therapyFamily therapyClinical documentationMental health counselingCrisis interventionCase managementClinical supervisionPatient care

Addiction Medicine — Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Counselor listings this role was benchmarked against, 50% are remote, 22% 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)), so the posted ~$71k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $78k in an average-cost state. 60.1% of Missouri clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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

median 6.0this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Addiction Medicine (Counseling) listings

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

Living in Dittmer

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$296k≈ 5.2× annual pay
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
95.1
State income tax
Up to 5.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026).

BEA 2024 · St. Louis, MO-IL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Sana Lake Recovery Center

Hospitals and Health Care
Dittmer, Missouri
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability plans
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with up to 5% match
Company-paid basic life insurance
Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
Flexible Spending Accounts
Employee Assistance Program
License/Certification Reimbursement
Professional development funds