Licensed Addictions Counselor - SB123

The Guidance Center • Leavenworth, KS

20h • $69,940 - $74,940

About The Position

The Guidance Center (TGC) is the Community Mental Health Center and Certified Behavioral Health Clinic serving Leavenworth, Atchison, and Jefferson counties in Kansas. We provide high-quality care to all individuals, regardless of their financial circumstances. Joining the team at TGC offers you the chance to make a meaningful impact on the most vulnerable members of our community. At our center, we offer a unique combination of counseling, case management, psychosocial, and medication services, all under one roof. We are deeply committed to our clients and are dedicated to implementing a comprehensive model of care. The Guidance Center (TGC) is currently seeking a Licensed Addictions Counselor. This position is responsible for providing mandatory, outpatient individual and group substance abuse treatment to high-risk felony offenders in a community setting. Most of the services will be provided at the Leavenworth County Community Corrections facility. Hours will be 8 AM to 7 PM Monday through Thursday.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in addiction-related field, psychology, social work, human services, other related area with 33 credit hours of specific coursework in addiction counseling.
• Licensed by the Kansas Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board as a LAC by the first day of employment.
• Two years experience in providing alcohol/drug assessment and treatment.

Nice To Haves

• Certification to provide Kansas SB123 program services.

Responsibilities

• Provide intake assessments and initial treatment planning for SB123 clients
• Provide substance use treatment (individual and group) and on-going treatment planning for SB123 clients
• Completely monthly progress reports and send to client’s assigned probation officer
• Provide treatment to alcohol/drug clients referred through SB123 program which meets those programs’ requirements for content and duration
• Provide minimum of four appointment hours per week after 5 pm; some program needs may require considerably more hours after 5, with accompanying adjustments in start time.
• Work additional hours when needed to complete required work.
• Ensure that all treatment services provided follow clinical guidelines of the Guidance Center and regulatory bodies
• Understand direct service requirements and efficiency goals established by TGC for the position, and achieve same
• Provide documentation (clinical notes, reports, and other professional products) which complies with TGC’s Quality Improvement standards and the requirements of all funding sources.

Benefits

• The opportunity to be part of a holistic and supportive team
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• KPERS Retirement System
• Aflac, Life, Legal Shield, and ID Theft Insurance
• Paid Time Off and 11 Paid Holidays
• Flexible Schedules
• Competitive annual salary from $69,940 to $74,940, depending upon skills and experience

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level