What are the responsibilities and job description for the Substance Abuse Counselor position at Kansas Recruitment and Retention Center?
Our partner, a Southeastern Kansas FQHC, is seeking a compassionate Substance Abuse Counselor to provide quality, patient-centered care and help individuals access the resources they need on their recovery journey. This role uses integrated models of care and collaborates with a supportive team to strengthen and improve the lives of individuals and families in the communities they serve.
Highlights:
- Full-time schedule
- Comprehensive benefits package and generous paid time off
- National Health Service Corps (NHSC) approved site
- Relocation expense allowance available
Benefits:
- Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
- Benefits begin on 1st day of month following hire date
- Company paid life insurance, long-term disability, and short-term illness protection (STIP)
- Opportunity to utilize STIP for maternity and paternity leave
- Critical Illness, Accident, Short-Term Disability and Pet Coverage
- Paid time off (from day 1)
- Additional 8-hours for birthday time off
- Retirement plan with 5% Employer Contribution
- Medical and Dependent Care Flex Spending accounts
- EAP Program
- CEU’s and license reimbursement
Qualifications and Licensing:
- Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, marriage and family therapy or other closely related field
- Active Kansas LAC, LMAC, LCAC, required
- Dual licensed as LSCSW, LPC, LCPC, LMSW, preferred
- Minimum of two years of supervised experience delivering substance abuse treatment
- Detailed understanding of addiction counselor core competencies and treatment models
- Complete 1-3 CE hours per license renewal period in Adolescent Addiction Treatment and/or Diagnosing
Our partner
Our partner is an integrated health care center, offering a range of medical services including dental, behavioral health, pharmacy, walk-in care, addiction treatment and other areas. Additional services beyond healthcare include transportation, care coordination, help with insurance enrollment, and more.
They opened our doors in 1997 on the second floor of a 90-year-old elementary school building as a community outreach of Mt. Carmel Regional Medical Center, the hospital Mother Mary Bernard Sheridan, a Sister of St. Joseph, founded in 1903. Her mission was to bring healthcare to the poorest in our region and she did so by building a hospital on donated land and providing care for all.
“Do all the good that you can, for all the people you can, in all the ways that you can, for just as long as you can.” – Mother Sheridan, CSJ
The Community they serve:
This charming town is a thriving community of diverse and hardworking people, tucked away in the southeast corner ofKansas. It is an inviting, forward-moving city providing an incredible selection of parks, events, sports and otheractivities and programs for all ages. From hiking a trail or biking to playing a round of golf or joining an adult softballleague, this community has many activities that keep its population active and healthy. This community's story is one of grit and hope,hard work and ideas, exemplified by our entrepreneurs, health care professionals, artisans, executives, chefs,educators, adventure seekers, and dreamers.
Please note: The pay range listed for this position is an Indeed estimate based on the location and type of position. Actual compensation for this position may vary.
Pay: $25.79 - $31.06 per hour
Expected hours: 40.0 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Loan forgiveness
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Vision insurance
Education:
- Bachelor's (Required)
License/Certification:
- LAC (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Pittsburg, KS 66762 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Pittsburg, KS 66762: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $26 - $31