About this opportunity
Valley Hope Association lists this Outpatient Addiction Counselor / Therapist LMAC, LPC, LMSW, LMFT opportunity in leawood, Kansas. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Outpatient Addiction Counselor / Therapist : Full-Time 1:00PM-10:00PM
Valley Hope of Overland Park has an exciting opportunity for a Master's Level Licensed Counselor / Therapist to join our dedicated and passionate team!
The successful candidate will have one of following credentials: LCAC, LMAC, LMSW, LCSW, LSCSW, LPC, LCPC, or LCP
Valley Hope restores lives affected by addiction and supports lifelong recovery. Are you ready to join an organization where you can make an extraordinary impact, conquering addiction one patient and family at a time? If so, Valley Hope welcomes you!
Valley Hope restores lives affected by addiction and supports lifelong recovery. At Valley Hope, our mission comes to life through our core values of C haracter, C ompassion, and C ommitment. Are you ready to join an organization where you can make an extraordinary impact, conquering addiction one patient and family at a time? If so, Valley Hope welcomes you!
Our work is mission-driven, supported by a strong culture of teamwork and a compassionate environment that is the foundation of the Valley Hope organization.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
Required:
Master's degree in behavioral sciences, education or social work.
License or credential to function as an alcohol and drug treatment counselor in the state in which the Counselor is working.
One (1) year of behavioral healthcare clinical counseling or clinical case management work experience.
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification; or the ability to obtain within 30 days of hire.
Preferred: Three (3) plus years of behavioral healthcare clinical counseling or clinical case management work experience.
COMPENSATION: Starting salary range $65,000 - $80,000 (based on education and experience)
$25 shift incentive for each completed shift worked that extends beyond 7pm.
BENEFITS: Medical coverage - Valley Hope pays up to 85% of premiums
Dental & vision plans at competitive rates
Up to 27 days of PTO (based on position and tenure)
8 paid holidays (including a personal day)
Paid parental leave
401(k) with employer match
Tuition assistance to grow your career
Student loan repayment support
Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer
HSA & FSA options to manage healthcare costs
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for added support
And more perks designed with you in mind!
JOB SUMMARY: Provides individual and group counseling, therapeutic intervention, and educational lectures to patients and family members to assist them in recognizing problems and causal factors related to substance abuse and developing alternative/coping behaviors.
Develops, revises, and implements treatment plans.
Performs assessments of patients' needs, motivations, and backgrounds; prepares substance abuse bio-psycho-social/assessment summaries.
Develops patient progress reports and establishes follow-up care for patients and their families as needed.
Provide clinical consultation to referral resources, mentors, family members, and others to help support patients in their recovery.
Maintains and demonstrates a current working knowledge of applicable counseling procedures and substance abuse treatment in accordance with company policy and State and Federal guidelines.
Collects and reviews referral information upon assignment of patients and consults with others as needed to support coordination of services.
Records treatment activities and patient observations in patient records accurately and timely;
WORK ENVIRONMENT : Outpatient treatment facility setting; requires walking throughout the facility.
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