Counselor Technician - Part Time - Weekend Days

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

Job summary

ReDiscover is hiring a part-time Counselor Technician for their KC-ATC program. The role involves monitoring clients in a safe environment, facilitating activities aligned with treatment goals, and ensuring confidentiality. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma or GED, be knowledgeable about mental health, and possess strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Preferred knowledge of mental illness and substance use disorders.
• Availability to work part-time hours Friday to Sunday.
• Excellent customer service with a recovery-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Monitor clients and perform safety rounds.
• Facilitate structured activities aligned with clients' goals.
• Maintain cleanliness and confidentiality in the program space.

Skills

Customer service skills

Strong written communication

Interpersonal communication skills

Education

High School or GED

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

GSuite

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: 2600 12th Street - Kansas City, MO

Position Type: Part Time

Education Level: High School or GED

Salary Range: Undisclosed

Job Shift: 1st Shift

ReDiscover is seeking a Counselor Technician to join our KC-ATC Program!

WHO WE ARE

ReDiscover has been a non-profit community mental health center in southeastern Jackson County, Missouri for over 50 years, committed to delivering effective and affordable treatment. Our diverse team of over 700 employees is “Passionate About People”, supporting our community, especially those affected by mental illness or substance use. With over 29 programs across 20 locations in Lee’s Summit, Raytown, and Kansas City, ReDiscover offers numerous career opportunities for individuals like you seeking to make a difference!

WHAT WE DO

The Kansas City Assessment and Triage Center (KC-ATC) is a comprehensive crisis and stabilization program serving Kansas City’s at-risk population. Employing a multidisciplinary staff, KC-ATC serves Law Enforcement, Hospital Emergency Departments, and Community Mental Health programs in the greater Kansas City area.

Typical responsibilities include:

• Monitoring clients in a safe environment, performing and documenting safety rounds, including ADL monitoring and coaching (life skills, communication skills, community integration, etc.).
• Facilitating structured activities aligned with clients' goals and treatment plans.
• Demonstrating culturally competent respect for all clients, guests, and staff through verbal and non-verbal behaviors, and assisting them as needed.
• Maintaining cleanliness of the program space.
• Safeguarding Protected Health Information (PHI), maintaining confidentiality, and managing documentation, including electronic records and client information requests.

Qualifications and requirements:

• Availability to work part-time (24 hours) Friday through Sunday, 7:00 am - 3:30 pm.
• Preferred knowledge of mental illness and substance use disorders.
• Excellent customer service skills with a recovery-focused approach.
• Strong written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Intermediate computer skills, including typing, Microsoft Word, Excel, and GSuite.