Residential Counselor / Therapist : LAC LMAC LCAC LPC LCPC LMSW LSCSW

Valley Hope•Atchison, KS

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Residential Counselor / Therapist : Full-time Here's why you should join our team: Average caseload of 10 patients Competitive wages and benefits Valley Hope of Atchison has an exciting opportunity for a Licensed Counselor to join our dedicated and passionate team! The successful candidate will hold have at least one of the following credentials in Kansas : LAC LMAC, LCAC, LPC, LCPC, LMSW, LSCSW Valley Hope of Atchison, located just northwest of Kansas City, has provided residential drug and alcohol addiction treatment services since 1972. 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. Come join our team and see for yourself why we had the highest employment satisfaction score throughout all of Valley Hope!

Requirements

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 of Kansas: LMAC, LCAC, LPC, LCPC, LMSW, LSCSW
One (1) year of behavioral healthcare clinical counseling or clinical case management work experience is required
CPR/First Aid Certification

Nice To Haves

Three (3) years preferred

Responsibilities

Provides individual and group counseling, therapeutic intervention, and educational lectures to patients and family members.
Develops, revises, and implements treatment plans.
Performs face to face assessments.
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
Interacts and communicates with others (patients, co-workers, management, and vendors) in a professional and tactful manner including treating them with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position.