Licensed Addiction Counselor

BAART Programs; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Medical, dental, vision

401(k)

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

BAART Programs in Kansas is seeking a compassionate Substance Use Counselor to support patients through medically assisted treatment and coping strategies for opioid use disorder.

You will conduct individual and group sessions, assess progress, and collaborate with doctors and therapists to optimize care, while building aftercare and discharge plans for lasting recovery.

Qualifications

• Must hold Kansas T-LAC/LAC/LMAC or equivalent and provide proof of addiction training.
• Experience working with chemically dependent individuals.
• Positive, non-judgmental attitude toward patients.
• Satisfactory drug screen and background check.

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial assessments and determine service eligibility.
• Facilitate and review initial treatment plans with patients.
• Provide individual and group counseling; coordinate services.
• Complete bio-psychosocial assessments and discharge paperwork.
• Involve families when possible and develop aftercare plans.

Skills

LAC License (KS)

Addiction counseling

Empathy & communication

EMR familiarity

Education

KS Professional Counselor credential

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 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.

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.