Licensed Addiction Counselor

BAART Programs; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(K)

Generous paid time off and holidays

Growth opportunities in counselor path

Job summary

BAART Programs is seeking a compassionate Substance Use Counselor for an outpatient clinic in Kansas. The role involves guiding patients through medically assisted treatment, conducting individual and group sessions, and collaborating with doctors and therapists to optimize care.

You will evaluate progress, support crisis management, and help create sustainable recovery plans. The ideal candidate holds a Kansas-appropriate counseling license, has experience with chemically dependent individuals,

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice substance abuse counseling in Kansas (T-LAC/LAC/LMAC or equivalent)
• Experience with chemically dependent populations and crisis management
• Familiarity with EMR systems and documentation requirements

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial assessments and eligibility interviews
• Develop and review treatment plans with patients
• Provide individual and group counseling; coordinate services
• Complete bio-psychosocial assessments
• Involve families in recovery when possible
• Develop aftercare and discharge plans; complete paperwork

Skills

Counseling

Crisis management

Group sessions

Assessment

Education

T-LAC / LAC / LMAC license

EMR familiarity

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Compassionate Substance Use /Addition Counselor Needed!

Position Overview:

Substance Use counselor will be in charge with assisting patients through medically assisting programs and offering techniques for handling opioid addiction. Counselor conducts group sessions and individual sessions to assist with crisis management and coping strategies. Additionally, counselor will evaluate patients’ progress during therapy. Substance abuse counselors may also need to collaborate with doctors, nurses and therapists for patients’ therapy and treatment for best overall outcome.

Responsibilities:

• Conducts individual initial assessment and evaluation interviews for service eligibility determination
• Facilitates, establishes and reviews with each patient the initial treatment plan
• Provide individual and group counseling services; direct service hours at regularly scheduled intervals; coordinate all services throughout treatment.
• Completes Bio-psychosocial assessment.
• Involve families and significant others in patient’s recovery process whenever possible
• Develops and participates in individual or group patient teaching projects
• Respond, as needed, to patient grievances and complaints.
• Develop aftercare plans and discharge plans. Completes all discharge paperwork.
• Other related duties as determined by supervisor

Qualifications:

• Kansas issued T-LAC, LAC, LMAC or LAC required
• Kansas issued LMFT, LCMFT, LMLP, LCP, LPC, LCPC, LMSW and LSCSW will be considered but must provide proof of addiction specific training through transcript, CEU’s or on the job training.
• Previous experience working with chemically dependent individuals
• Must demonstrate a positive, non-judgmental, and accepting attitude toward our patient population
• Understanding of an EMR system (electronic medical records)
• Satisfactory drug screen and criminal background check.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision and 401(K)
• Generous paid time off and paid holidays
• Excellent growth and development opportunities through our counselor career path
• Rewarding opportunity with the ability to impact individuals’ life

What to expect from us:

BAART Programs, a BayMark Health Services company, is a progressive substance abuse treatment organization, is committed to the highest quality of patient care in a comfortable outpatient clinic setting. Our ultimate goal is to address the physical, emotional, and mental aspects of opioid use disorder to help each of our patients achieve long-term recovery and an improved quality of life.

BayMark Health Services is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and to compliance with all Federal, State and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, natural origin, ethnicity, religion, gender, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship, genetic disposition, disability or veteran’s status or any other classification protected by State/Federal laws.