Counselor Technician - Full Time - Days

Rediscover; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Rediscover is seeking a Counselor Technician to join the CoEd program in Kansas City, MO. The role supports adults with substance use or co-occurring disorders in outpatient or residential settings, assisting with life skills, therapy support, and case management under supervision.

Responsibilities include monitoring safety, conducting activities per treatment plans, maintaining confidentiality, and documenting progress in EMR systems.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Excellent customer service with a recovery-focused mindset.
• Strong written, oral and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficient in basic computer tasks including Word, Excel and email.

Responsibilities

• Monitors and documents client safety rounds in a safe environment.
• Facilitates structured activities aligned with treatment goals.
• Demonstrates culturally competent respect for clients, guests and staff.
• Maintains cleanliness of the program space.
• Safeguards health information and maintains confidentiality within EMR systems.

Skills

Customer service

Interpersonal communication

Documentation

Typing / computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Typing

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: Coed Residential - Kansas City, MO 64137Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: High School or GEDTravel Percentage: Up to 25%Job Shift: 1st ShiftMake a Difference as aCounselor Technicianwith ReDiscover

Join ReDiscover’s CoEd Department and be part of a mission-driven organization that’s been transforming lives for over 50 years. As a non-profit community mental health center serving southeastern Jackson County, Missouri, we’re passionate about helping individuals impacted by mental illness or substance use find hope, support, and healing.

Why ReDiscover?

• 700+ dedicated professionals
• Over five decades of community impact
• A culture grounded in compassion, collaboration, and growth

About the CoEd Program

The Coed Substance Use Disorder program aims to help adults with a substance use or co-occurring disorder in an outpatient or residential setting. Through medication assisted treatment, paired with individualized therapy, group education, and case management, the Coed Substance Use Disorder program offers a well rounded holistic approach to client's needs.

What You'll Do

• Monitors clients in a safe environment, performing and documenting client safety rounds. This includes ADL monitoring and coaching (i.e. life skills, communication skills, community integration, etc.).
• Facilitates structured activities with clients in accordance with their goals and treatment plan.
• Demonstrates culturally competent respect for all clients, guests and staff through verbal and non-verbal behaviors and assists them as needed.
• Maintains cleanliness of the program space.
• Safeguards Protected Health Information (written and electronically) and maintains confidentiality. This may include providing written documentation, scanning and/or uploading records into the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system. This may also include requesting and/or releasing client information or medical records.

Requirements of the Position

• Availability to work a Full Time schedule (40 hours per week) Mon-Fri7A-3P; all new hires are required to attend a one-weekReDiscover orientation as part of the onboarding process.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• A valid Missouri Class E automobile operator’s license (or equivalent license in another state).
• Must carry all appropriate insurance on the vehicle being driven, necessary to comply with Missouri or Kansas State Law.
• Working knowledge of mental illness and substance use disorders preferred.
• Excellent customer service skills with a recovery focus.
• Strong written, oral and interpersonal communication skills.
• Intermediate computer skills in typing/keyboarding, Microsoft Word and Excel programs as well as the use of email.

Grow With Us

We’re committed to your professional development and will support your growth as a Counselor Technician through training, collaboration, and meaningful work.