Alcohol and Drug Counselor I - LAC

Astra Mental Health and Recovery; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Astra Mental Health and Recovery seeks a dedicated Alcohol and Drug Counselor to provide individual, family and group counseling to adolescents and families in Topeka. You will collaborate with a treatment team to set goals, discharge criteria and care plans.

Responsibilities include SUD counseling, documentation, and coordination with healthcare professionals. The role requires KS licensure and a driving presence for local travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelors or Master's degree in human services or related field.
• Licensed in Kansas as LAC or LMAC in good standing.
• Must pass KBI, DCF, KDADS or background checks as required.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license, a good driving record, current auto insurance and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual, family and group SUD counseling to youth and their families.
• Develop and manage appropriate treatment and recovery plans.
• Coordinate counseling efforts with mental health professionals or other health professionals.
• Complete clinical documentation (assessments, progress notes, CSR) within required timeframes.
• Attend required trainings and maintain CEU’s.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer focus

Team collaboration

Accountability

Reliability

Integrity

Time management

Organizational skills

MS Office

EMR proficiency

Relationship building

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Learning agility

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in human services or related field

Kansas LAC/LMAC licensure

Tools

MS Office Suite

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Job description

• Location 330 SW Oakley Ave,Topeka, KS, 66606,United States
• Base Pay $55,000.00 / Year
• Travel 10%
• Manage Others No

Contact information

• Email [e-mail]

Position Summary

The Alcohol and Drug Counselor is primarily responsible for providing individual, family and group counseling to adolescents and families of Astra Mental Health & Recovery. The Alcohol and Drug Counselor works closely with the client, family and treatment team to identify treatment goals, objectives and discharge criteria.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Complete ITCOD assessments per agency procedure for referred clients.
• Provide individual, family and group SUD counseling to youth and their families.
• Meet productivity expectations of Astra Mental Health and Recovery
• Develop and manage appropriate treatment and recovery plans.
• Facilitating individual and group counseling sessions.
• Participate in weekly team meetings for the purpose of case assignments, case review, individual case planning and collaboration with team members.
• Complete clinical documentation (SUD assessments, progress notes, 90-day progress reviews, Client Status Reviews (CSR) and referrals for other services, etc.) within required timeframes. Coordinate counseling efforts with mental health professionals or other health professionals, such as doctors, nurses, social workers, and probation officers in accordance with CFR 24 Part 2.
• Stay informed of agency developments, announcements and updates by reading agency e mails and memorandums or other agency related written communication.
• Respect and demonstrate ability to maintain client confidentiality in accordance with CFR 42 part 2.
• Attend required training sessions and maintain CEU’s as part of ongoing professional development and as required.
• Supports and actively promote the vision and mission of Astra mental health & recovery.
• Other duties as assigned by the Team Manager of Recovery - COD.

Other Duties

• Demonstrate cultural and linguistic competence
• Approach interactions with individuals served and colleagues with a trauma sensitive lens
• Acts as an ambassador of the agency in the community setting, which may include doing public educational and informational presentations.
• Support and actively promote the vision and mission of the agency and the philosophy of the strengths perspective
• Completes required trainings
• Other duties as assigned, as qualified and trained for.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Licensure:

• Bachelors or Master's degree in human services or related field.
• Licensed in the state of Kansas as an Addiction Counselor (LAC) or LMAC in good standing.
• Must successfully pass the KBI, DCF, KDADS or background checks as required.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license, a good driving record,current auto insurance and reliable transportation.

Experience:

• Experience and passion working with youth and families.
• Knowledge and training of substance use disorders and mental health disorders preferred.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Effective communication skills (verbal and written)
• Customer focused (internal and external)
• Team oriented and ability to get along with others.
• Accountability
• Reliability
• Trust/Integrity
• Developed Time Management Skills
• Developed Organizational Skills
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite with ability to learn other software programs as necessary including Electronic Medical Record (EMR)
• Relationship building
• Problem Solving
• Attention to detail and accuracy in work.
• Ability to be collaborative.
• Open to learning and accepting feedback.
• Ability to maintain appropriate boundaries and confidentiality.

Other Physical Requirements:

Clinicians must have sufficient ambulatory capabilities to work with children and adolescents in the office setting. Position may require the ability to use physical holding (MAB) with children and adolescents exhibiting out of control behaviors.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Office and Community-Based working environment; requires flexible schedule; frequent interruptions occur; expected to deal with individuals in crisis, potential risk of exposure to aggressive and/or acting out (verbal and physical) children and youth. May include some travel within Shawnee County.

Astra Mental Health and Recovery is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities and for religious practices, in accordance with applicable law and guidance issued by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). Astra does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age (40 or older), disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. This commitment applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotion, compensation, training, corrective action, and termination.