Licensed Addiction Counselor

BayMark Health Services, Inc.; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision,

401(K) plan

Generous paid time off and holidays

Growth and development opportunities

Job summary

BayMark Health Services, Inc. is seeking a compassionate Substance Use/Addiction Counselor to guide patients through treatment programs, conduct group and individual sessions, and support crisis management. The role requires collaboration with clinicians to optimize care and ongoing progress monitoring.

The position emphasizes evidence-based counseling, documentation in an EMR, and active involvement of families when appropriate, with a commitment to respectful, non-judgmental patient care.

Qualifications

• Kansas issued T-LAC, LAC, LMAC or LCAC required.
• Proof of addiction-specific training for LMFT/LCMFT/LMLP/LCP/LPC/LCPC/LMSW/LSCSW candidates.
• Experience working with chemically dependent individuals.
• Positive, non-judgmental attitude toward patients.
• Understanding of an EMR system.
• Satisfactory drug screen and criminal background check.

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial assessments and eligibility interviews.
• Facilitate and review initial treatment plans with patients.
• Provide individual and group counseling; coordinate services.
• Complete bio-psychosocial assessments.
• Engage families in the recovery process when possible.
• Develop and participate in patient teaching projects.
• Address patient grievances and discharge planning.
• Complete discharge paperwork and aftercare planning.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Crisis management

Group counseling

Counseling skills

Tools

EMR system

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 LCAC 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.

We Invest in Tools That Make Your Job Easier

Counselors have access to AI-supported clinical documentation tools designed to help streamline case notes and administrative tasks, making documentation more efficient while supporting high-quality patient care.

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.