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Substance Abuse Clinician

Actalent
Wichita, KS Full Time
POSTED ON 11/18/2025 CLOSED ON 12/17/2025

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Job Title: Substance Abuse Clinician


Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated Substance Abuse Clinician to join our team in guiding clients through recovery and helping them build a healthier future. This role involves working under the guidance of a Clinical Director and alongside a collaborative team that values empathy, professionalism, and personal growth.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct assessments and develop individualized treatment and discharge plans.
  • Facilitate group therapy, educational workshops, and daily individual sessions.
  • Maintain accurate documentation in the EMR system (KIPU).
  • Collaborate with treatment teams and external agencies such as courts and probation.
  • Provide crisis intervention and advocate for client needs.
  • Educate and support families in the recovery process.
Essential Skills
  • Knowledge of substance use disorders and mental health treatment approaches.
  • Understanding and application of trauma-informed care.
  • Crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques.
  • Ability to complete progress notes, treatment plans, and discharge summaries accurately and timely.
  • Empathy, professionalism, and a non-judgmental attitude.
  • Self-motivation and flexibility to adapt to changing client needs.
  • Conflict resolution skills and crisis management.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
  • Master’s (preferred) or Bachelor’s degree in social work, counseling, psychology, or related field.
  • Experience in SUD or mental health settings.
  • Familiarity with CBT, DBT, motivational interviewing, and trauma-informed care.
  • Strong communication, organizational, and time-management skills.
  • Proficiency in electronic medical records; experience with KIPU is a plus.
  • Valid driver’s license; must pass drug screen and TB test.
Work Environment

The work environment involves frequent contact with clients in recovery, clinical staff, and external service providers. Daily use of electronic medical records (KIPU), email, and other digital tools is required. The environment is supportive, team-oriented, and mission-driven with a focus on trauma-informed care.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Osawatomie, Kansas.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $55000.00 - $65000.00/yr.

PTO, sick leave, holiday pay, and health benefits

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Wichita,KS.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 30, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

Salary : $55,000 - $65,000

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