Rehabilitation Counselor, Full Time

Drug Court: 1212 McGee Street, Kansas City, MO 64106 - Position opening for Licensed Counselor
The Licensed Mental Health Professional (LMHP) is part of a multi-disciplinary team rendering care and services to persons receiving addiction treatment. The LMHP may also provide direct service to clients, crisis assistance, and/or refer clients for appropriate mental health services. All services are provided in compliance with the requirements of the Department of Mental Health. Work is performed under the administrative supervision of the Program Manager and reviewed through direct observation, reports, and staff conferences.
Conducts assessments for referred and document findings.
Provide direct services, including individual counseling, group counseling, group education, family education and therapy.
Responsible for managing a caseload of s consistent with state standards and regulatory requirements as assigned.
Maintain timely, clear, concise, and well-organized information in the electronic health record of services provided.
May record qualifying diagnosis for review and approval of Licensed Counselor if Qualified Mental Health Professional Criteria are met.
Provides services at multiple sites, as required.
Thorough knowledge of social work, behavioral sciences and allied disciplines involved in the evaluation, care and rehabilitation of persons suffering from mental illness or emotional disturbance.
Considerable knowledge of the social bases of behavior, such as the psychology of interpersonal relationships, group processes, and organizational and systems theory.
Considerable knowledge of individual differences, such as personality theory, human development, and abnormal psychology.
Thorough knowledge of diagnostic criteria and application of the DSM IV-R.
Knowledge of community resources used in the provision of services.
Knowledge of State regulatory requirements as it relates to practice of social work and substance use disorder.
Certified or registered as a substance use professional by the Missouri Credentialing Board, Inc.,

Is an LPC, PLPC, LMSW, LCSW, physician, psychologist, or nurse practitioner licensed in the state of Missouri.

Has at least one-year of full-time equivalent experience in the treatment or rehabilitation of substance use disorder.

No candidate may be considered for employment who is under the supervision of the Federal, State, County or Municipal Corrections Department nor have any pending felony or misdemeanor charges other than minor traffic charges. Candidate may be considered for employment who is under the supervision of the Federal, State, County or Municipal Corrections Department nor have any pending felony or misdemeanor charges other than minor traffic charges.
The successful candidate must have and remain in possession of a valid current driver’s license, automobile insurance, and be insurable under the agency’s motor vehicle insurance policy.
All candidates for employment must meet the established minimum qualifications for employment as identified by the applicable regulatory agencies.
We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected status under applicable law. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace.