Addictions Counselor

Saint Francis Ministries • Great Bend, KS

12h

About The Position

Educational and Supportive services to patients and families that are directed toward issues related to addiction and recovery processes.

Requirements

• Licensed addiction counselor with BSRB
• Must be 21 years of age.
• Must pass an MVR, KBI and Child Abuse and Neglect Central Registry Clearance check.
• FBI Fingerprint Check
• Must have valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Nice To Haves

• Prefer bachelor’s degree in human services field.
• Willing to accept student and temp licenses for grant funded positions or during internships.
• Prefer one year experience in alcohol and/or drug abuse field or human services.

Responsibilities

• May need to complete substance use assessments and then reach out to a master level person with the criteria that meets a substance use diagnosis for the completion of the assessment.
• Provides counseling services to individuals, groups, and families.
• Participates in assessment and treatment planning as appropriate.
• Documents all services provided and other significant behavior or incidents.
• Serves as a role model and source of feedback to the client.
• Intervenes in crisis situations using the approved Ukeru.
• If a Seeking Safety family referral the expectation is to work with the family in-home.
• Provides structure, discipline and security as outlined the by individual plan of care to meet the needs of the client.
• Communicates with all staff members and shares appropriate information with appropriate staff about treatment needs.
• Involves staff members, when possible, in appropriate activities.
• Reports and maintains a referral log for patients.
• May need to help with admission into an inpatient program.
• Reports critical incidents to DCF verbally within 12 hours, written within 24 hours.
• Implements Saint Francis Ministries policies and follows directives as required. Follows and adheres to all pertinent Saint Francis Ministries Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s), rules, personnel policies, and procedures; related accreditation and licensure standards; and federal, state and local rules, statutes, regulations, and all term of the contract between Saint Francis Ministries and DCF.
• Reports unusual incidents through appropriate Risk Management, clinical and safety channels.
• Ensures clients’ rights are protected. Makes sure all clients have received their rights and maintains a signed copy in each resident file.
• Is knowledgeable of and follows all safety procedures.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level