Outpatient Addiction Counselor Therapist LMAC, LPC, LMSW, LMFT

Outpatient Addiction Counselor / Therapist : Full-Time 1:00PM-10:00PM

Valley Hope of Overland Park has an exciting opportunity for a Masters Level Licensed Counselor / Therapist to join our dedicated and passionate team!

The successful candidate will have one of following credentials: LCAC LMAC LMSW LCSW LSCSW LPC LCPC or LCP

Valley Hope restores lives affected by addiction and supports lifelong recovery. 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!

Valley Hope restores lives affected by addiction and supports lifelong recovery. At Valley Hope our mission comes to life through our core values of C haracter C ompassion and C ommitment. 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.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Required:

• Masters degree in behavioral sciences education or social work.
• License or credential to function as an alcohol and drug treatment counselor in the state in which the Counselor is working.
• One (1) year of behavioral healthcare clinical counseling or clinical case management work experience.
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification; or the ability to obtain within 30 days of hire.

Preferred:

• Three (3) plus years of behavioral healthcare clinical counseling or clinical case management work experience.

COMPENSATION:

• Starting salary range $65000 - $80000 (based on education and experience)
• $25 shift incentive for each completed shift worked that extends beyond 7pm.

BENEFITS:

• Medical coverage Valley Hope pays up to 85% of premiums
• Dental & vision plans at competitive rates
• Up to 27 days of PTO (based on position and tenure)
• 8 paid holidays (including a personal day)
• Paid parental leave
• 401(k) with employer match
• Tuition assistance to grow your career
• Student loan repayment support
• Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer
• HSA & FSA options to manage healthcare costs
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for added support
• And more perks designed with you in mind!

JOB SUMMARY:

• Provides individual and group counseling therapeutic intervention and educational lectures to patients and family members to assist them in recognizing problems and causal factors related to substance abuse and developing alternative/coping behaviors.
• Develops revises and implements treatment plans.
• Performs assessments of patients needs motivations and backgrounds; prepares substance abuse bio-psycho-social/assessment summaries.
• 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;

WORK ENVIRONMENT :

• Outpatient treatment facility setting; requires walking throughout the facility.

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Required Experience:

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