Substance Abuse Counselor

2INgage; Iola (KS); On-site; USD 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Flexible Schedule

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Company paid Life insurance

401(k) Match

20 days of personal leave in firstyear

25 days after completion of year one

12 paid holidays

Longevity bonus

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Program

Referral program

Job summary

The Family Initiative, Inc. in Kansas is seeking a Substance Abuse Counselor to conduct biopsychosocial assessments, orientation, treatment planning, and counseling sessions for individuals and families.

You will facilitate patient education and coordinate referrals while adhering to state standards and COA requirements. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related field, Kansas Substance Abuse certification, and a valid driver’s license; compensation includes competitive pay and full

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Counseling/Psychology or related field with Kansas Substance Abuse certification.
• Credentialed to provide billable substance use services or seeking supervision with LAC/LMAC/LCAC to be eligible.
• Valid driver’s license and meet agency underwriting standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform admission biopsychosocial assessment and obtain necessary signatures for release of information to access client KCPC.
• Provide patient program orientation, treatment planning, individual, family and group counseling, and patient education.
• Follow patient through continuum of care, process discharges, and coordinate community referrals.
• Complete 90-day reviews and maintain records per State of Kansas Substance Abuse Standards and COA accreditation requirements.
• Maintain teamwork with Supervisor and adhere to the agency’s policy and procedures.

Skills

Counseling

Cultural sensitivity

Documentation

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Counseling/Psychology or related field

Kansas Substance Abuse certification

Credentialed to provide billable substance use services or seeking supervision (LAC/LMAC/LCAC)

Job description

• Average salary rate is $45,406.00 (including wage, incentives, bonuses, overtime, shift differential, etc.)

Job Type

Full-time

Description

TFI is a leading child welfare agency providing experience, compassion, quality services and care. Our strength as an organization lies in the fact that we do what is best for children and families. TFI continues to create new resources and develop innovative solutions as we work to meet the needs of families of children.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Counseling/Psychology or behavioral science related field required with Kansas Substance Abuse certification. Must be credentialed to provide billable substance use services or seeking clinical supervision with a Licensed Addictions Counselor (LAC), Licensed Master’s Addictions Counselor (LMAC), or Licensed Clinical Addiction Counselor (LCAC) to be eligible to provide billable services. Valid driver’s license and meet agency underwriting standards.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Flexible Schedule
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Company paid Life insurance
• 401(k) Match
• 20 days of personal leave in first year of employment; 25 days after completion of year one
• 12 paid holidays
• Longevity bonus
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Program
• Referral program

The Family Initiative, Inc. is the parent company providing services in Kansas, Nebraska, Oklahoma, and Texas. We provide service to these areas through our affiliates: TFI Family Connections in Oklahoma and Texas Family Initiative in Texas. Pathway Family Services is an affiliate in Kansas offering additional services to youth and families. Mainstream Nonprofit Solutions is an affiliate supporting the TFI Family of Companies and other Nonprofits.

As a Substance Abuse Counselor, you will perform admission biopsychosocial assessment, acquire signatures for release of information from RADAC to access the client’s KCPC, patient program orientation, treatment planning, individual, family, and group counseling and patient education. Follows patient through internal and external continuum of care, processes, discharges, and community referrals. Completes 90 day reviews and maintains records according to the State of Kansas Substance Abuse Standards and the COA accreditation requirements. Works closely with the Supervisor and within the team concept approach to treatment.

• Ensure program requirements are met and adhered to
• Designs and effectively implements intervention strategies
• Delivers therapy interventions in a controlled office environment and occasionally in client’s environment
• Identifies barriers to the successful engagement of key participants and implements strategies to overcome these barriers
• Reports all pertinent incidents to direct supervisor as needed within 24 hours or the next working day
• Provides direct counseling intervention
• Identifies and networks with community resources in support of the Behavioral Health Department
• Provides required documentation in support of program requirements
• Ensures the accuracy, content and completeness of client files
• Maintains a working relationship with public and private agencies involved in contracting/referring clients for treatment
• Ensures services provided are of the highest caliber and consistency
• Ensures that CSR requests are completed prior to the end of the initial 30 days approval for services
• Attends all assigned internal and external professional meetings
• Responsible for following Agency’s Substance Abuse Policy and Procedure Manual
• Accepts youth and family referrals assigned within required time frames
• Refrains from assuming any duty that is unrelated to and/or interferes with the responsibilities of the position
• Advocates, promotes and practices cultural sensitivity and responsiveness in all day-to-day interactions
• Develops, promotes and practices teamwork in all activities
• Accomplish training hours as established by Addiction and Prevention Services for substance abuse counselors

TFI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Salary Description

Average salary for this position $45,406.00