Substance Use Treatment Counselor

Beacon Mental Health•Kansas City, MO

About The Position

POSITION SUMMARY Provides substance-use counseling services to participants of Beacon’s Treatment Court programs. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following: Provides Treatment Court Screenings to determine eligibility for the program. Provides individual counseling to participants of Treatment Count experiencing substance use disorders by utilizing evidence-based practices such as motivational interviewing, cognitive behavior interventions and relapse prevention. Provides community-based counseling when appropriate. Facilitates group counseling and/or group psychoeducation. This may occur at the agency or in a community-based setting. Ensures an integrated assessment and treatment plan is completed on each participant of the treatment court program and accurately reflects the need for services. Maintains billable expectation and completes all paperwork in adherence to agency timelines. Works in collaboration with the integrated treatment team to ensure treatment plans are person centered and reflect appropriate stage-based treatment. Actively participates in weekly team meetings, providing consultation and education to team members. Liaisons with community self-help groups and facilitate referral and participation of people served. Participates in department team meetings. Completes required clinical documentation in EMR Avatar NX in accordance with agency policies and procedures. Adheres to ASAM criteria in clinical documentation including making appropriate treatment recommendations and level of care. Complete ASAM required trainings and required continuing education hours. Coordinates with family members and/ or loved ones, as appropriate, to provide education and understanding of the impact of substance use. Other duties, as assigned.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor’s degree or master’s degree preferred and
Qualified Addiction Professional by the Missouri Credentialing Board Inc.: MAADC-I, MAADC-II, CADC, CRADC, CRAADC, CCJP, CCDP, CCDP –P, RSAP-P and/or
Clinical or Provisional License preferred (ex. PLPC, LPC, LMSW, LCSW, or Licensed Psychologist
CPR/First Aid Certification required.
Valid driver’s license plus minimum state-mandated auto insurance required.
3 years of position-related experience required.
Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Prior mental health and/or substance use knowledge required.
Strong knowledge of clinical best practices in behavioral health.
Excellent oral and written communication skills; ability to present healthcare information in an understandable manner to both individuals and groups as needed.
Strong interpersonal, communication and collaboration skills.
The ability to develop and present various presentations, trainings, and programs on various clinical topics.
Ability to travel locally and occasionally state-wide or nationally for training, seminars, and presentations.

Nice To Haves

5+ years of position-related experience preferred.
Prior healthcare technology software experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Provides Treatment Court Screenings to determine eligibility for the program.
Provides individual counseling to participants of Treatment Count experiencing substance use disorders by utilizing evidence-based practices such as motivational interviewing, cognitive behavior interventions and relapse prevention. Provides community-based counseling when appropriate.
Facilitates group counseling and/or group psychoeducation. This may occur at the agency or in a community-based setting.
Ensures an integrated assessment and treatment plan is completed on each participant of the treatment court program and accurately reflects the need for services.
Maintains billable expectation and completes all paperwork in adherence to agency timelines.
Works in collaboration with the integrated treatment team to ensure treatment plans are person centered and reflect appropriate stage-based treatment. Actively participates in weekly team meetings, providing consultation and education to team members.
Liaisons with community self-help groups and facilitate referral and participation of people served.
Participates in department team meetings.
Completes required clinical documentation in EMR Avatar NX in accordance with agency policies and procedures.
Adheres to ASAM criteria in clinical documentation including making appropriate treatment recommendations and level of care. Complete ASAM required trainings and required continuing education hours.
Coordinates with family members and/ or loved ones, as appropriate, to provide education and understanding of the impact of substance use.
Other duties, as assigned.