SUD Qualified Counselor (Imani)

The SUD Counselor is responsible for providing all substance use disorder treatment services for Imani clients. This position includes conducting client assessments, developing and implementing individualized treatment plans, delivering individual and group counseling, and documenting services in compliance with agency policies and regulatory requirements. The SUD Counselor collaborates with interdisciplinary staff, maintains professional and ethical standards of practice, and ensures the delivery of high-quality, client-centered care aligned with organizational goals and treatment protocols.

Imani House
3950 E. 51st street, Kansas City, MO 64130

Monday - Friday

8:00a - 5:00p schedule - no weekends or evenings

Full Time - 40 hours per week

Benefits start the 1st day of the following month of hire

Education/Qualifications

Associate's/Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in psychology, social work, rehabilitation/vocational/pastoral counseling, family therapy or closely related field preferred

Work Experience
Must be one of the following:

PLPC, LMSW, PLMFT, LPC, LCSW, or LMFT in Missouri
QAP – a person certified or registered with one of the following Missouri Credentialing Board credentials: CADC, CRADC, CRAADC, CCJP, CCDP, CCDP-D, RADC, RADC-P

Successful Candidate will have:

• Lead groups of a therapeutic or psycho-educational nature as part of treatment services.
• Provide ongoing treatment services as described in the program's procedure manual to target populations
• Develop individualized treatment plan based on all evaluation and assessment procedures as outlined in program procedure manual.
• Provide individual therapy for clients.
• Complete required paperwork according to organizational timeliness.
• Complete required billing functions accurately and consistent with internal and funder guidelines to support reimbursement for services.
• Connect clients with referrals as needed.
• Must complete all annual trainings.
• Meet productivity requirements.
• Participate in Multidisciplinary treatment planning meetings.
• Collaborate with other providers and/or programs to best meet client needs.
• Provide family counseling and consultation as clinically indicated.
• Attend ADA department and Swope Health Services required meetings.
• Keep credentials
• Other duties assigned by supervisor.

About Swope Health Services:

Each year, Swope Health serves over 45,000 patients, encompassing more than 200,000 visits in four counties on both sides of the state line. Our team members are proud of the work we do and the promise we've made – delivering coordinated care that values the needs of the whole person and championing better health in our community.

Swope Health is a special place that cares for the people who need it most, wherever they are in the community. As part of our promise to battle health inequities and provide high-quality, comprehensive care, we make care visible. That means we proudly deliver our promise through every action, every day.

Swope Health Services supports its team members with:

• Medical benefits (including a Health Savings Account option), dental and vision
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Company-paid benefits such as life insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Account
• Paid Days Off beginning at 12 days annually, effective the first day of employment
• Eight annual company-paid holidays; One annual paid personal day

Swope Health is an affirmative-action, equal-opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, gender, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status or disability.

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