Substance Abuse Counselor

The University of Kansas Health System; Olathe (KS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kansas Health System in Olathe invites a Substance Abuse Counselor to provide counseling to patients in methadone treatment, coordinate care, and refer to additional services as needed. You will work with physicians and community partners to meet patient needs and maintain accurate records in line with program standards.

The role requires licensure or eligibility, a relevant degree, and the ability to develop and implement treatment plans, document progress, and contribute to a

Qualifications

• High School Graduate required.
• Bachelor's degree in psychology, counseling, nursing or related human services field from an accredited college or university.
• Master's degree in Social Work or related field preferred (LMSW or equivalent).

Responsibilities

• Assesses patients in methadone treatment and provides ongoing assessments.
• Develops care plans considering age and development.
• Addresses risks related to methadone treatment.
• Documents and communicates deviations from treatment standards.
• Collaborates with treatment team to set measurable goals and time-limited interventions.
• Coordinates care with providers and community resources.
• Teaches and counsels patients according to defined plans.
• Performs professional clinical competencies of the unit.

Skills

Counseling

Interventions

Documentation

Team collaboration

Patient education

Education

Bachelor's degree in psychology, counseling, nursing or related human services field

High School Diploma

Master's in Social Work (LMSW or related)

Job description

Position Title

Substance Abuse Counselor UKH Olathe Pavilion Main Campus

Position Summary / Career Interest

The Counselor provides counseling to patients and refers patients for other needed services to University of Kansas Hospital or other community based services. Provides interventions as indicated and maintains patient care records and program standards. Works closely with physicians, team members and community-based agencies to meet the patient's needs.

Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions

• Assesses patients entering methadone treatment and provides ongoing assessments at appropriate intervals.
• Provides appropriate care and treatment planning that considers the age appropriateness and developmental level of each patient served.
• Takes actions to correct, reduce, and /or prevent risks to methadone patient in response to data indicating healthcare risks.
• Ensures appropriate documentation and communication on all issues of observed deviations from methadone treatment standards and situations involving unacceptable/exceptional performance and behavior.
• Works with treatment team to establish measurable treatment goals, objectives and specific time-limited interventions for patients.
• Provides and coordinates care for patients between providers and community resources, including, but not limited to other local/national clinics about transfer patients and cross-check of patients.
• Teaches and counsels patients in accordance with designated plans.
• Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.

These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit.

Other duties may be assigned as required.

Required Education and Experience

• High School Graduate
• Bachelors Degree in psychology, counseling, nursing or a related human services field from a fully accredited college or university.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Masters Social Work in psychology, social work, counseling or related human services field from a fully accredited college or university.

Required Licensure and Certification

• Licensed Addiction Counselor (LAC) - State Addictions Professional Certification Board License/Certification from Kansas Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board (BSRB). upon Hire

Preferred Licensure and Certification

• Licensed Masters Social Worker(LMSW) - State Board of Behavioral Sciences Licensed Counselor, or other third party reimbursable license to practice in the State of Kansas. upon Hire

Time Type

Full time

Employment & Diversity Statements

The health system is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally-protected status. See also Diversity, Equity & Inclusion. The health system provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need to request reasonable accommodations for your disability as you navigate the recruitment process, please let our recruiters know by requesting an Accommodation Request form using this link [e-mail]. Employment with the health system is contingent upon, among other things, agreeing to the health-system-dispute-resolution-program.pdf and signing the agreement to the DRP.

About The University of Kansas Health System

As part of the region’s premier academic medical center, The University of Kansas Health System in Kansas City is a world-class healthcare provider and destination for complex care and diagnosis. We are driven by our commitment to service, continuous improvement and to the highest degree of excellence. Collaboration between physicians, nurses, researchers, educators and other professionals who share their expertise leads to exciting discoveries and life-changing treatments for the people we serve.