Licensed Addiction Counselor/Licensed Master Addiction Counselor
Job Description
Job Description
We are seeking a Licensed Addiction Counselor with a solid understanding of Substance Use Disorder and co-occurring issues and services to join our team! The duties of an addictions counselor include, providing direct substance use disorder services to clients and maintaining appropriate paperwork/ files. The position will be in an Outpatient setting. The position will be Monday through Friday and will include evening group meetings. The ideal candidate will have excellent oral and written communication skills, organization skills, knowledge of basic office equipment operation, and have a minimum of 1-year experience in the field. Prefer counselor with KDOC certification to provide SB123 services or available for training in this area.
Applicants for this position must be licensed, or able to obtain a license, by the Kansas BSRB as LAC, LMAC or LCAC.
Responsibilities and Duties
- Interviews client, reviews records, and confers with other professionals to evaluate condition of patient.
- Formulates a treatment plan for treatment and rehabilitation of client.
- Counsels clients individually and in group sessions to assist client in overcoming alcohol and drug dependency.
- Participates in utilization review activities as required.
- Maintains paperwork and files in a site visit ready manner.
- Develops discharge/transition plans and completes discharge summaries.
- Refers client to other support services when needed.
- Monitors condition of client to evaluate success of therapy, and adapts treatment as needed.
- Conducts evaluations and develops evaluation summaries to determine appropriate need and level of treatment
A pre-employment drug screen and criminal background check are required. We are an equal opportunity employer.
Part-time or Full-time Position available
· Monday – Friday
· Work mostly afternoon and evening hours
· Pay commensurate with experience
Experience:
- Prior Addictions Counseling: 1 year (Preferred)
License:
- LAC, LMAC, or LCAC (Required)
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Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $35,417.23 - $60,000.00 per year based on experience
Benefits:
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
\nCompany Description
We have been serving the community since 1984. Our focus is on the client and how best to increase their chance for long term success. We are privately owned and operated.
Company Description
We have been serving the community since 1984. Our focus is on the client and how best to increase their chance for long term success. We are privately owned and operated.