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Licensed Addiction Counselor (LAC) – Mental Health & Substance Use Clinician
Location: McPherson, KS (On-Site Requirement: Must be able to commute daily)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Are you a compassionate substance use professional dedicated to helping individuals and families navigate recovery? We are seeking a Licensed Addiction Counselor (LAC) to join our clinical team in McPherson, Kansas.
Please note: This position requires regular on-site presence in our McPherson office. Candidates must be able to commute reliably to McPherson, KS to fulfill on-site clinical duties.
About the Role
As an LAC, you will provide specialized substance use and co-occurring clinical care, including individual and group therapy, comprehensive diagnostic assessments, and recovery-focused treatment planning. You will work closely with internal team members and community partners to support lasting outcomes for our clients.
Key Responsibilities
Clinical Work
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Provide individual and group addiction counseling to clients and their families.
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Perform clinical assessments face-to-face and via telemedicine.
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Develop, review, and update individualized treatment plans.
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Communicate regularly with referral sources, probation, and community care partners.
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Maintain clinical outcomes in alignment with quality standards.
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Support smooth coordination of care across multidisciplinary services.
Administrative & Quality
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Maintain thorough, timely documentation per state licensing standards.
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Attend scheduled administrative meetings and participate in clinical supervision as needed.
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Work cooperatively with professional staff to support a positive team environment.
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Participate in required staff development and professional training.
Productivity
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Maintain clinical productivity levels as established with your supervisor.
- Minimum Education: Bachelors in addiction counseling or a related field required. Will consider a Kansas licensed QMHP with preference being a licensed addiction counselor. The following credentials can be considered: LAC, LMAC or LCAC.
- Minimum Experience: Experience working with adolescents, adults, and older adults in a substance use disorder counseling capacity. One (1) year of behavioral healthcare clinical counseling or clinical case management work experience.
Benefits for FULL TIME Position:
- Affordable Blue Cross Blue Shield health insurance
- Retirement Plan (401k); match after 1 year of employment
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) accruals
- Company paid life and disability insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Delta Dental of Kansas
- Vision Direct
- Flexible Spending Account
- Health Savings Account with employer contribution
- Bereavement Leave
- Plus much more