Addictions Counselor $2,000 Sign-on Bonus

Saint Francis Ministries•Great Bend, KS

11h

About The Position

The Addictions Counselor provides educational and supportive services to patients and families addressing addiction and recovery. The role may include completing substance use assessments and consulting with a master’s-level professional when assessment criteria indicate a substance use diagnosis. The counselor provides individual, group, and family counseling; participates in assessment and treatment planning as appropriate; and documents services, significant behavior, and incidents. The counselor serves as a role model and source of feedback, intervenes in crises using approved Ukeru practices, and provides structure, discipline, and security according to each client’s plan of care. For Seeking Safety family referrals, the counselor is expected to work with the family in the home. The role also involves communicating treatment needs to staff, involving staff in appropriate activities when possible, maintaining a patient referral log, and potentially assisting with inpatient program admissions. The counselor reports critical incidents to DCF verbally within 12 hours and in writing within 24 hours, and reports unusual incidents through appropriate risk-management, clinical, and safety channels. The counselor follows Saint Francis Ministries policies and procedures, applicable accreditation and licensure standards, and relevant federal, state, and local requirements and contract terms. The role protects clients’ rights, ensures clients receive their rights and that signed copies are maintained in resident files, and follows safety procedures.

Requirements

Be licensed as an addiction counselor with BSRB; a temporary license is accepted with an expectation that a plan to test for permanent licensure is developed within the first 30 days of employment.
Be at least 21 years of age.
Pass a drug screen, MVR, KBI check, Child Abuse and Neglect Central Registry clearance check, Adult Registry check, and FBI fingerprint check.
Be able to meet a 50-pound lifting requirement.
Have a valid driver’s license, acceptable driving record, and reliable transportation.
The posting also lists passing an MVR, KBI, Child Abuse and Neglect Central Registry clearance check, and FBI fingerprint check as qualifications.
The posting also lists a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation as qualifications.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in a Human Services field preferred.
Two years’ experience in the alcohol and/or drug abuse field preferred.
One year of experience in the alcohol and/or drug abuse field or human services preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide educational and supportive services to patients and families regarding addiction and recovery.
Complete substance use assessments as needed and consult a master’s-level professional when assessment criteria indicate a substance use diagnosis.
Provide counseling services to individuals, groups, and families.
Participate in assessment and treatment planning as appropriate.
Document services provided and significant behaviors or incidents.
Serve as a role model and source of feedback to clients.
Intervene in crisis situations using approved Ukeru practices.
Work with families in the home when assigned a Seeking Safety family referral.
Provide structure, discipline, and security according to the individual plan of care.
Communicate with staff and share appropriate information about treatment needs.
Involve staff members in appropriate activities when possible.
Report and maintain a patient referral log.
Assist with admission into an inpatient program as needed.
Report critical incidents to DCF verbally within 12 hours and in writing within 24 hours.
Report unusual incidents through appropriate risk-management, clinical, and safety channels.
Implement Saint Francis Ministries policies and directives and follow applicable procedures, standards, laws, regulations, and contract terms.
Protect clients’ rights, ensure clients receive their rights, and maintain a signed copy in each resident file.
Know and follow all safety procedures.