CoxHealth

Hospital network with clinics and ERs

Addictions Counselor 2

Mental & Behavioral HealthConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeSpringfield, MO, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A Master's degree in Social Work, psychology, counseling, or a related behavioral health field is required.
One year of previous experience in a clinical setting working with patients with substance use disorders is required.
Fundamental knowledge of addictions, community support systems, and varying treatment philosophies is required.
The ability to teach and impart knowledge to others is required.
Exceptional communication and patient advocacy skills and approach are required.
Current licensure as a Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), or Psychologist (PhD), or an application for provisional licensure with completed degree requirements for the applicable license, is required. A provisional license must be obtained within 120 days of hire.

Responsibilities

Provide direct patient care, including patient assessment, development of a plan of care, and organization and institution of the plan within a multidisciplinary team approach for patients with an identified substance use disorder.

Desired Qualifications

Certification with the State of Missouri as an Addictions Counselor is preferred.

Facility:

Cox North: 1423 N Jefferson Ave, Springfield, Missouri, United States of America, 65802






Department:

1005 Center for Recovery SGF

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

Hours:

M-F, 8:30 to 5:00

Work Shift:

Day Shift (United States of America)

CoxHealth is a leading healthcare system serving 25 counties across southwest Missouri and northern Arkansas. The organization includes six hospitals, 5 ERs, and over 80 clinics. CoxHealth has earned the following honors for workplace excellence:

Named one of Modern Healthcare’s Best Places to work five times.
Named one of America’s Greatest Workplaces, Greatest Workplaces in Healthcare (2025, 2026), Greatest Workplaces for Women (2023, 2024), and Greatest Workplaces for Diversity (2024) by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group.
Acknowledged by Forbes as one of the Best Employers for New Grads.
Healthcare Innovation's Top Companies to Work for in Healthcare (2025).

Benefits

Medical, Vision, Dental, Retirement with Employer Match and more (20+ hrs/week)
For a comprehensive list of benefits, please click here: Benefits | CoxHealth

Job Description:

Professional position responsible for direct patient care including patient assessment, development of a plan of care, and organizing and instituting such plan within a multi-disciplinary team approach for patients with an identified substance use disorder.Education: ▪ Required: Master’s Degree in Social Work, psychology, counseling, or related behavioral health field Experience: ▪ Required: One year previous experience in clinical setting working with substance use disorders patients Skills: ▪ Fundamental knowledge of addictions, community support systems, and varying treatment philosophies, combined with ability to teach and impart knowledge to others. ▪ Exceptional communication, and patient advocacy skills and approach. Licensure/Certification/Registration: ▪ Required: Current Licensure as a Social Worker [LCSW], Licensed Professional Counselor [LPC], Psychologist [PHD] or application for provisional license with completed degree requirements of the previous. Provisional license must be obtained within 120 days of hire. ▪ Preferred: Certification with State of Missouri as an Addictions Counselor.

About the Company

CoxHealth

Hospital network with clinics and ERs

CoxHealth operates as a regional health system with six hospitals, more than 80 clinics, five emergency rooms, and about 13,000 employees across southwest Missouri. It delivers a wide range of medical treatments and services through its network, coordinating primary, specialty, urgent, and hospital-based care to meet patient needs. The system’s care works by connecting hospitals, clinics, and ERs under one network to provide consistent, accessible health services and care pathways for patients. CoxHealth differentiates itself by being the area leader in health care and community involvement, leveraging a large regional footprint and a strong commitment to community health as part of its mission. Its goal is to improve the health of the communities it serves and to be the best for those who need care.

Company size: 1,001-5,000
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Springfield, MO
Founded: 1906

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