Counselor Technician - Part Time - Weekend Evenings

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

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a dedicated Counselor Technician to join their Coed Program. This part-time role offers a unique opportunity to support individuals affected by mental illness and substance use disorders in a nurturing environment. You will play a vital role in monitoring clients, facilitating activities, and ensuring a safe space for recovery. With a commitment to personal development, the organization provides a supportive atmosphere where you can grow your skills and make a meaningful impact in the community. If you are passionate about helping others and have the necessary qualifications, this could be the perfect fit 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 according to treatment plans.
• Maintain confidentiality of client information.

Skills

Customer Service Skills

Communication Skills

Life Skills Coaching

Cultural Competence

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

GSuite

Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system

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 you looking 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:

• 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.

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:

• Availability to work a Part-time schedule (16 hours a week), Saturday and Sunday 3:00pm - 11:30 pm.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Must have a valid Missouri Class E driver’s license upon start date in order to drive the passenger van.
• 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 GSuite.