Substance Abuse Counselor

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Counseling/Psychology or behavioral science related field required with Kansas Substance Abuse certification.
• Must be credentialed to provide billable substance use services or seeking clinical supervision with a Licensed Addictions Counselor (LAC), Licensed Master’s Addictions Counselor (LMAC), or Licensed Clinical Addiction Counselor (LCAC) to be eligible to provide billable services.
• Valid driver’s license and meet agency underwriting standards.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Flexible Schedule
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Company paid Life insurance
• 401(k) Match
• 20 days of personal leave in first year of employment; 25 days after completion of year one
• 20 paid holidays
• Longevity bonus
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Program
• Referral program

Responsibilities

• Performs admission biopsychosocial assessment, acquires signatures for release of information from RADAC to access the client’s KCPC, provides patient program orientation, develops and implements treatment plans, conducts individual, family, and group counseling sessions, and educates patients on their condition.
• Follows patients through the internal and external continuum of care, processes discharges, and makes community referrals.
• Completes 90-day reviews and maintains records according to state and accreditation requirements.
• Works closely with the supervisor and within a team concept approach to treatment.
• Ensures program requirements are met and adhered to.
• Designs and effectively implements intervention strategies.
• Delivers therapy interventions in a controlled office environment and occasionally in the client's environment.
• Identifies barriers to successful engagement of key participants and implements strategies to overcome these barriers.
• Reports all pertinent incidents to the direct supervisor as needed within 24 hours or the next working day.
• Provides direct counseling intervention.
• Identifies and networks with community resources in support of the Behavioral Health Department.
• Ensures the accuracy, content, and completeness of client files.
• Maintains a working relationship with public and private agencies involved in contracting or referring clients for treatment.
• Ensures services provided are of the highest caliber and consistency.
• Completes CSR requests prior to the end of the initial 30 days of approval for services.
• Attends all assigned internal and external professional meetings.
• Follows Agency’s Substance Abuse Policy and Procedure Manual.
• Accepts youth and family referrals assigned within required time frames.
• Refrains from assuming any duty that is unrelated to and/or interferes with the responsibilities of the position.
• Advocates, promotes, and practices cultural sensitivity and responsiveness in all day-to-day interactions.
• Develops, promotes, and practices teamwork in all activities.
• Achieve training hours as established by Addiction and Prevention Services for substance abuse counselors.