Counselor Technician - Full Time - Days

REDISCOVER • Lee's Summit, MO

13d

About The Position

Make a Difference as a Counselor Technician with ReDiscover Join ReDiscover’s Coed Department and be part of a mission-driven organization that’s been transforming lives for over 50 years. As a non-profit community mental health center serving southeastern Jackson County, Missouri, we’re passionate about helping individuals impacted by mental illness or substance use find hope, support, and healing. Why ReDiscover? 700+ dedicated professionals Over five decades of community impact A culture grounded in compassion, collaboration, and growth About the Coed Program The Coed Substance Use Disorder program aims to help adults with a substance use or co-occurring disorder in an outpatient or residential setting. Through medication assisted treatment, paired with individualized therapy, group education, and case management, the Coed Substance Use Disorder program offers a well rounded holistic approach to client's needs.

Requirements

• Availability to work a Full Time schedule (40 hours per week) Monday through Friday, 7:00am-3:00pm.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• A valid Missouri Class E automobile operator’s license (or equivalent license in another state).
• Must carry all appropriate insurance on the vehicle being driven, necessary to comply with Missouri or Kansas State Law.
• Excellent customer service skills with a recovery focus.
• Strong written, oral and interpersonal communication skills.
• Intermediate computer skills in typing/keyboarding, Microsoft Word and Excel programs as well as GSuite.

Nice To Haves

• Working knowledge of mental illness and substance use disorders preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitors clients in a safe environment, performing and documenting client safety rounds. This includes ADL monitoring and coaching (i.e. life skills, communication skills, community integration, etc.).
• Facilitates structured activities with clients in accordance with their goals and treatment plan.
• Demonstrates culturally competent respect for all clients, guests and staff through verbal and non-verbal behaviors and assists them as needed.
• Maintains cleanliness of the program space.
• Safeguards Protected Health Information (written and electronically) and maintains confidentiality. This may include providing written documentation, scanning and/or uploading records into the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system. This may also include requesting and/or releasing client information or medical records.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED