Counselor - SUD Recovery

Summit BHC Wichita, LLC; Bel Aire (KS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Competitive salary

Job summary

Bel Aire Recovery Center seeks a Counselor Two to provide treatment, counseling, and support for clients recovering from addictions at our Bel Aire, Kansas facility. The role includes assessments, treatment planning, and ongoing care coordination to support recovery.

The position emphasizes group and individual counseling, crisis intervention, and education for clients and families. Onsite work with opportunities for community engagement is available.

Qualifications

• Requires bachelor’s degree in social services, addiction, mental health or related field with 3+ years of post-bachelor experience.
• Or a master’s degree in social services, addictions, mental health or related field with 1+ years of post-master experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct client assessments to identify history, current presentation, problem areas and treatment needs.
• Conduct ongoing assessments of chemical dependence services required by the program.
• Prepare and review initial treatment plans and progress.
• Lead group, individual or family sessions using evidence-based modalities.
• Provide education to clients and families on substance abuse and psychiatric issues.
• Document client care, treatment and incidents clearly and timely.
• Provide crisis intervention as needed.
• Complete aftercare planning for assigned clients.
• Liaise with insurance carriers and referral sources as requested.
• Perform case management to ensure quality, individualized care.
• Deliver educational workshops in hospital and community settings.

Skills

Client assessment

Group counseling

Crisis intervention

Case management

Insurance liaison

Education delivery

Education

Bachelor's degree in social services/addiction/related field

Master's degree in social services/addiction/related field

Job description

Counselor - SUD Recovery | Bel Aire Recovery Center | Bel Aire, Kansas

About the Job:

Purpose Statement: The Counselor Two provides treatment, counseling, and support to assist clients in their recovery from addictions, such as alcoholism, drug addiction, or mental health disorders, assists with modifying problem behaviors; may also provide counseling services to families of clients.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for conducting client assessments focused on identifying client history, current presentation, problem areas, and ongoing clinical need for treatment and risk assessment.
• Responsible for conducting ongoing assessments of chemical dependence services required by the treatment program.
• Prepares and carries out client initial treatment planning and treatment plan progress reviews as assigned and documents as required.
• Leads assigned group counseling, individual or family sessions and implements evidence-supported treatment modalities as assigned and documents as required.
• Provides client and family education relative to substance abuse/psychiatric problems.
• Ensures all documentation regarding client care, treatment and incidents is completed timely and in a clear, concise manner.
• Provides crisis intervention and counseling to clients, as needed.
• Plans for and completes required documentation of aftercare for assigned clients.
• Acts as a liaison with insurance carriers, as requested.
• Acts as a liaison between referral sources and clients.
• Provides case management duties for clients, ensuring individualized quality care.
• Conducts educational workshops both within the Hospital and in the community as required.
• Serves as a liaison with self-help groups and EAP professionals.
• Evaluates the needs of the client to determine the appropriate level of care and determines if referrals to other programs or facilities is needed.

Education/Experience/Skill Requirements:

• Requires bachelor’s degree in social services, addiction, mental health or closely related health services field with 3+ years of post-Bachelor degree professional experience in the addictions or counseling field OR master’s degree in social services, addictions, mental health or closely related health services field with 1+ years of post-Masters degree professional experience in the addictions, therapy or counseling field Degree must be from an accredited college or university.

Licenses/Designations/Certifications:

• Must have current and valid licensure or certifications a social worker, professional counselor, therapist or addiction counselor per state agency.
• CPR certification and de-escalation training required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
• First aid may be required based on state or facility.

Work Location:

This position is onsite and is not a remote position.

Supervisory Requirements:

This position is an Individual Contributor.

Why Bel Aire Recovery Center?

Bel Aire Recovery Center offers a comprehensive benefit plan and a competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Bel Aire Recovery Center is an EOE.

Summit BHC is dedicated to serving Veterans with specialized programming at our treatment centers across the country.

We recognize and value the unique strengths of the military community in supporting our mission to serve those who have served.