Residential Counselor / Therapist : LMAC LCAC LPC LCPC LMSW LSCSW

About the role

The successful candidate will hold at least one of the following credentials in Kansas: LMAC, LCAC, LPC, LCPC, LMSW, LSCSW.

Responsibilities

• Provides individual and group counseling, therapeutic intervention, and educational lectures to patients and family members.
• Develops, revises, and implements treatment plans.
• Performs face-to-face assessments.
• Develops patient progress reports and establishes follow-up care for patients and their families as needed.
• Provides clinical consultation to referral resources, mentors, family members, and others to help support patients in their recovery.
• Maintains and demonstrates a current working knowledge of applicable counseling procedures and substance abuse treatment in accordance with company policy and State and Federal guidelines.
• Collates and reviews referral information upon assignment of patients and consults with others as needed to support coordination of services.
• Records treatment activities and patient observations in patient records accurately and timely.
• Interacts and communicates with others (patients, co-workers, management, and vendors) in a professional and tactful manner, including treating them with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position.

Requirements

Education & Experience:

• Master's degree in behavioral sciences, education or social work.
• Licensed or credentialed to function as an alcohol and drug treatment counselor in the state of Kansas: LMAC, LCAC, LPC, LCPC, LMSW, LSCSW.
• One (1) year of behavioral healthcare clinical counseling or clinical case management work experience is required; Three (3) years preferred.

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Current working knowledge of applicable counseling procedures and substance abuse treatment in accordance with company policy and State and Federal guidelines.
• Ability to maintain and demonstrate a current working knowledge of applicable counseling procedures and substance abuse treatment in accordance with company policy and State and Federal guidelines.
• Ability to perform face-to-face assessments.
• Ability to develop treatment plans and progress reports.
• Ability to provide clinical consultation to referral resources, mentors, family members, and others to help support patients in their recovery.
• Ability to interact and communicate with others in a professional and tactful manner, including treating them with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position.

Skills

Skills:

• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency in computer software and databases.

Benefits

• Medical coverage — Valley Hope pays up to 85% of premiums.
• Dental & vision plans at competitive rates.
• Up to 27 days of PTO (based on position and tenure).
• 8 paid holidays (including a personal day).
• Paid parental leave.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Tuition assistance to grow your career.
• Student loan repayment support.
• Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer.
• HSA & FSA options to manage healthcare costs.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for added support.
• And more perks designed with you in mind!