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. They must have a Master's degree in behavioral sciences, education or social work, a license or credential to function as an alcohol and drug treatment counselor in the state of Kansas, and one (1) year of behavioral healthcare clinical counseling or clinical case management work experience, with three (3) years preferred.

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, treating them with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position.

Requirements

Master's degree in behavioral sciences, education or social work.

License or credential 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

CPR/First Aid Certification.

Skills

Knowledge of applicable counseling procedures and substance abuse treatment in accordance with company policy and State and Federal guidelines.

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!

Pay

Commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm.