Counselor - Bridgehouse Salina

Ckfaddictiontreatment; Salina (KS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan contributions

Job summary

Ckfaddictiontreatment is looking for a Manager of Outpatient Counseling Services in Salina, Kansas. You will provide therapy and case management to individuals struggling with addiction, creating personalized treatment plans and facilitating therapy sessions.

Qualifications include a Licensed Addictions Counselor or equivalent, with leadership and counseling experience.

Competitive benefits include health insurance and retirement contributions.

Qualifications

• One year addictions counseling experience.
• Preferred: Licensed Master Addictions Counselor (LMAC).
• Preferred: Two years addictions counseling experience.

Responsibilities

• Interview patients and evaluate their condition.
• Formulate and document treatment plans.
• Provide individual and group therapy for recovery support.
• Counsel family members regarding addiction impact.

Skills

Strong leadership skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Excellent organizational skills

Effective oral and written communication skills

Knowledge of substance use disorders

Crisis intervention methods

Education

Licensed Addictions Counselor (LAC)

Licensed Clinical Addictions Counselor (LCAC)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Manager of Outpatient Counseling Services - West

Required Qualifications:

• Licensed Addictions Counselor (LAC) or
• Licensed Clinical Addictions Counselor (LCAC)
• One year addictions counseling experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Licensed Master Addictions Counselor (LMAC)
• Two years addictions counseling experience
• Certification by the National Association of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Strong leadership skills
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at time stressful environment
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Ability to interact effectively and professionally
• Ability to prioritize tasks and delegate when appropriate
• Ability to always maintain confidentiality and professionalism
• Knowledge of substance use disorders, co-occurring mental health conditions, and treatment modalities
• Crisis intervention methods and de-escalation techniques
• Develop individualized treatment plans and measurable goals
• Ability to maintain professional boundaries while providing compassionate support

Position Summary:

This position provides support, therapy, and case management to individuals struggling with addiction. Their primary goal is to assess patient needs, develop personalized treatment plans, and facilitate individual or group therapy to prevent relapse and guide clients toward long-term recovery.

Essential Job Functions:

• Interview patients, review records, and confer with other professionals to evaluate condition of patient.
• Formulate treatment plan for treatment and support of patient in a sober living environment.
• Provide counseling to patients individually and in group sessions to assist patients in their journey towards recovery.
• Counsel family members to assist family in dealing with and providing support for patients.
• Counsel family members individually or in group sessions regarding the impact of addiction in their lives.
• Participate in utilization review activities as required.
• Counsel patients/family members in crisis as needed.
• Maintain contact on regular basis with referral sources and community agencies.
• Coordinate and schedule referrals for program placement.
• Develop discharge/transition plans and completes discharge summaries timely.
• Refer patients to other support services as needed
• Monitor condition of patients to evaluate success and adapt treatment plans.
• Prepare and maintain reports and case histories.
• Formulate and conduct programs to promote prevention of alcohol and drug abuse.
• Understand and implement all TAP 21 Addiction Counseling Competencies.
• Attend weekly team meetings.
• Sign off and review Peer Mentor documentation.
• Document all notes timely, in Electronic Health Record.
• Communicate regularly with payer sources about authorizations for care.
• Maintain patient files and keep prepared for site visits.
• Comply with all CKF policies and procedures and related clinical licensure standards
• Other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements:

Based on an 8-hour day

• Sit – Continuously – 5.5 – 8 hrs daily
• Stand - Occasionally - .25 – 2.5 hrs daily
• Lift/Carry 0-10 lbs. – Occasionally - .25 – 2.5 hrs daily
• Walk – Occasionally - .25 – 2.5 hrs daily
• Reach Above - Occasionally - .25 – 2.5 hrs daily
• Bend/Stoop - Occasionally - .25 – 2.5 hrs daily
• Use of hands – Pushing/Pulling - Occasionally - .25 – 2.5 hrs daily
• Use of hands – Fine Manipulation - Continuously – 5.5 – 8 hrs daily
• Stress Level - Medium

PHI Access Level:

Level 2 – This position will have regular access to patient medical information, but no access to employee medical information.

Office environment with moderate noise level.

Competitive benefits with partial employer paid contributions for health insurance and up to 4% for retirement plans.