Counselor Technician - Part Time - Weekend Evenings

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

Job summary

ReDiscover is looking for a part-time Counselor Technician to support individuals with substance use disorders. This role involves monitoring clients, facilitating activities, and maintaining confidentiality within a dynamic team supportive of mental wellness in the community.

Qualifications

• Availability to work 16 hours/week on weekends.
• Valid Missouri Class E driver’s license is required.
• Preferred: Working knowledge of mental illness and substance use.

Responsibilities

• Monitor clients, perform safety rounds, and document accordingly.
• Facilitate structured activities based on clients' treatment goals.
• Safeguard Protected Health Information and manage EMR records.

Skills

Customer Service

Interpersonal Communication

Technical Skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Word

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 a Counselor Technician to join our CoEd Program.

WHO WE ARE

ReDiscover has been a non-profit community mental health center in southeastern Jackson County, Missouri for over 50 years, dedicated to providing 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, we offer numerous career opportunities for individuals like you eager to make a difference.

WHAT WE DO

The Coed Substance Use Disorder program supports adults with substance use or co-occurring disorders in outpatient or residential settings. We provide medication-assisted treatment, individualized therapy, group education, and case management, adopting a holistic approach to client needs.

Typical responsibilities include:

• Monitoring clients in a safe environment, performing and documenting safety rounds, including ADL monitoring and coaching (life skills, communication, community integration, etc.).
• Facilitating structured activities aligned with clients' goals and treatment plans.
• Showing 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 records in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system, including documentation, scanning, uploading, and handling client information or medical records.

Requirements before starting:

• Availability to work part-time (16 hours/week), Saturday and Sunday, 3:00 pm - 11:30 pm.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Valid Missouri Class E driver’s license to operate the passenger van.
• Preferred: Working knowledge of mental illness and substance use disorders.
• Excellent customer service skills with a recovery focus.
• Strong written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Intermediate computer skills, including typing, Microsoft Word and Excel, and GSuite.