Counselor Technician - Part Time - Weekend Days

ReDiscover; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player in community mental health is looking for a passionate Counselor Technician to join their Coed Program. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of individuals affected by mental illness and substance use disorders. You will engage with clients in a supportive environment, facilitating activities and ensuring their safety while promoting recovery and personal growth. The organization values your development and provides a collaborative atmosphere where you can thrive. If you're eager to contribute to a meaningful mission and help others, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid Missouri Class E driver’s license.
• Working knowledge of mental illness and substance use disorders preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor clients and perform safety rounds.
• Facilitate structured activities aligned with treatment goals.
• Maintain confidentiality and safeguard Protected Health Information.

Skills

Customer Service Skills

Communication Skills

Knowledge of Mental Illness

Knowledge of Substance Use Disorders

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

GSuite

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Coed Residential - Kansas City, MO

Position Type: Part Time

Education Level: High School or GED

Salary Range: Undisclosed

Job Shift: 1st Shift

Job Category: Health Care

ReDiscover is seeking aCounselor Technicianto add to ourCoEd Program!

WHO WE ARE

ReDiscover has been known for over 50 years as a non-profit community mental health center in southeastern Jackson County, Missouri with a mission of delivering efficient and cost-effective treatment for the people we serve. Our diverse team of over 700 employees is“Passionate About People”as we support our community, specifically those whose lives have been affected by a mental illness or substance use. With over 29 programs across 20 different locations in Lee’s Summit, Raytown, and Kansas City, ReDiscover offers a wide variety of career opportunities for individualslike youlooking to make a difference throughout the area!

WHAT WE DO

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.

At ReDiscover, while every day is different, a typical day may include the following roles and responsibilities:

1. 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.).
2. Facilitates structured activities with clients in accordance with their goals and treatment plan.
3. Demonstrates culturally competent respect for all clients, guests and staff through verbal and non-verbal behaviors and assists them as needed.
4. Maintains cleanliness of the program space.
5. 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.

We are focused on your development and will spend time helping you continue to grow as a Counselor Technician. However, here are some things that you will need prior to starting with ReDiscover:

1. Availability to work a Part-time schedule (16 hours a week), Saturday and Sunday 7A-3:30PM.
2. High School Diploma or GED.
3. Must have a valid Missouri Class E driver’s license upon start date in order to drive the passenger van.
4. Working knowledge of mental illness and substance use disorders preferred.
5. Excellent customer service skills with a recovery focus.
6. Strong written, oral and interpersonal communication skills.
7. Intermediate computer skills in typing/keyboarding, Microsoft Word and Excel programs as well as GSuite.