Substance Abuse Counselor

Mainstream Nonprofit Solutions

Ottawa (KS)

On-site

USD 43,000 - 48,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Flexible Schedule

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Company paid Life insurance

401(k) Match

Paid leave

12 holidays

Longevity bonus

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Program

Referral program

Job summary

Mainstream Nonprofit Solutions is seeking a Substance Abuse Counselor in Kansas to perform admission biopsychosocial assessments, develop treatment plans, and provide individual, family, and group counseling within a collaborative care setting.

You will ensure documentation meets state standards, coordinate with supervisors, and connect clients with community resources, aiming for timely access to services and adherence to COA accreditation requirements.

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 an LAC/LMAC/LCAC for eligibility to provide billable services.
Valid driver’s license and meet agency underwriting standards.

Responsibilities

Perform admission biopsychosocial assessment and obtain release of information signatures.
Provide individual, family, and group counseling and patient education.
Follow through with the continuum of care, discharges, and community referrals and maintain records.

Skills

Substance abuse counseling

Biopsychosocial assessment

Documentation & reporting

Client advocacy

Education

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

Job description

Description

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

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