Compassionate Addiction Counselor - Outpatient

BayMark Health Services; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical, dental, vision

401(k)

Paid time off and holidays

Growth opportunities

Job summary

BayMark Health Services in Kansas is seeking a compassionate Substance Use Counselor to support patients through medically assisted programs, conduct group and individual sessions, and help with crisis management and coping strategies.

The role collaborates with doctors, nurses, and therapists to coordinate care, completes assessments, develops treatment and aftercare plans, and ensures documentation in the EMR system.

Qualifications

• Kansas licensure as T-LAC/LAC/LMAC/LCAC is required.
• Consideration for LMFT/LCMFT/LMLP/LCP/LPC/LCPC/LMSW/LSCSW with addiction-specific training (transcripts/CEUs/on-the-job).
• Experience working with chemically dependent individuals.
• Positive, non-judgmental attitude toward patients.
• Understanding of EMR systems and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial assessments and eligibility interviews.
• Facilitate and review initial treatment plans with patients.
• Provide individual and group counseling; coordinate services throughout treatment.
• Complete Bio-psychosocial assessments.
• Involve families in recovery when possible.
• Develop individual or group teaching projects for patients.
• Respond to patient grievances and complaints.
• Develop discharge and aftercare plans; complete discharge paperwork.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Education

Kansas issued T-LAC/LAC/LMAC/LCAC

Kansas issued LMFT/LCMFT/LMLP/LCP/LPC/LCPC/LMSW/LSCSW with addiction training

Tools

EMR system

Job description

BayMark Health Services in Kansas is seeking a compassionate Substance Use Counselor to support patients through medically assisted programs, conduct group and individual sessions, and help with crisis management and coping strategies.

The role collaborates with doctors, nurses, and therapists to coordinate care, completes assessments, develops treatment and aftercare plans, and ensures documentation in the EMR system.