Substance Abuse Counselor

SOUTH CENTRAL MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING CTR; El Dorado (KS); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

401(k) participation

401(k) match after 1 year

Paid vacation after 6 months

Paid sick leave

Life insurance & LTD after 1 year

Low-cost health & vision

Dental coverage

10 paid holidays

NHSC Site participation

Clinical supervision & CEUs

Job summary

South Central Mental Health Counseling CTR in El Dorado, KS seeks a full-time Substance Abuse Counselor. The role requires LCAC, LAC or LMAC credentials and license eligibility in Kansas.

Salary ranges from $50,000 to $70,000 annually, with a 12-month on-boarding sign-on bonus opportunity. Responsibilities include conducting assessments, delivering individual, group and family therapy, and collaborating with partners to ensure high-quality care.

Qualifications

• Must hold LCAC, LAC, or LMAC credentials.

Responsibilities

• Provide substance use assessments/evaluations.
• Provide individual, group and family treatment.
• Collaborate with team and community partners to ensure quality care.
• Maintain all professional credentialing requirements.
• Adhere to the standards of ethics for mental health professionals.
• Regular and predictable attendance is required.
• Provide other duties as assigned.

Skills

LCAC

LAC

LMAC

Job description

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Substance Abuse Counselor

Full-time Regular El Dorado, KS, US

Salary Range: $50,000.00 To $70,000.00 Annually

South Central Mental Health is currently recruiting a Substance Abuse Counselor. Must have LCAC, LAC or LMAC. The population we serve includes children, adults and families with diverse backgrounds and diagnoses. Must be license eligible in the state of Kansas.

Benefits

• $2,000 Sign on bonus for 12-month commitment
• 401(k) participation
• 401(k) 5% salary match after one year of employment
• eligible for paid vacation after six months of employment and accrual begins at hire date
• paid sick leave accrual begins at hire date
• employer paid life insurance and LTD after one year of employment
• low-cost employee health and vision insurance options
• no cost employee dental coverage
• 10 paid holidays per calendar year
• National Health Service Corps Site
• South Central Mental Health also offers opportunities for obtaining clinical supervision and CEU's

Basic Job Responsibilities

• Provide substance use assessments/evaluations
• Provide individual, group and family treatment
• Collaborate with team and community partners to ensure quality care
• Maintain all professional credentialing requirements
• Adhere to the standards of ethics for mental health professionals
• Regular and predictable attendance is required
• Provide other duties as assigned

Physical, Educational, and Personal Requirements

Physical: Hear, speak and write in English clearly. Vision adequate to observe clients and make chart entries.

Education: Defined by license type; see staff credentials.

Personal: Detail oriented, good interpersonal skills, good communication skills, and good problem-solving skills. Must be able to remain calm and professional when addressing clients.

Other: Must have a valid driver’s license and meet agency insurance guidelines as this position requires ability to drive to agency centers and local community partner sites in order to meet the needs of consumers and the community. Reliable transportation is required. Must pass a criminal background and driver’s license check to the satisfaction of SCMH, KDADS and licensing agencies.

This description is intended to describe the essential job functions, the general supplemental functions and the essential requirements for the performance of this job. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and requirements of a person so classified. Other functions may be assigned, and management retains the right to add to or change the duties at any time.

SCMHC is an equal opportunity employer