Counselor Technician - Part Time - Weekend Evenings

ReDiscover; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

ReDiscover is seeking a part-time Counselor Technician to join the CoEd Program in Missouri. You will monitor clients, document safety rounds, coach on life skills, and help maintain a safe, confidential environment in an outpatient setting.

The role emphasizes strong communication, teamwork, and comfort assisting individuals with mental health or substance use challenges. HS diploma and auto insurance are required; orientation is provided.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Missouri Class E driver's license or equivalent.
• Valid auto insurance for vehicle used.
• Availability for Sat-Sun 3PM-11PM.
• Experience with mental illness/substance use preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitors clients in a safe environment and documents safety rounds.
• Facilitates structured activities aligned with treatment goals.
• Demonstrates culturally respectful interactions with clients and staff.
• Maintains cleanliness of the program space.
• Safeguards health information and assists with records in EMR.

Skills

Customer service

Written communication

Oral communication

Interpersonal skills

Microsoft Word

Excel

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Make a Difference as a Counselor Technician with 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 Part Time schedule (16 hours per week) Sat-Sun 3P-11P; all new hires are required to attend a one-week ReDiscover 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.

Ready to join a team that’s passionate about people?

Apply today and help make wellness accessible for all.