Sobre el rol
As a Substance Use Counselor at The Center, you will provide compassionate, evidence-based care to individuals and families navigating substance use and co-occurring mental health challenges. This role focuses on assessment, treatment, and ongoing support for clients across the lifespan. Through individual, group, and family services, you will help clients build insight, develop coping strategies, and move toward sustainable recovery and improved overall well-being.
Sobre el rol
Provide substance use treatment services for individuals, families, and groups based on assigned caseload and credentials
Conduct substance use assessments, evaluations, and intake appointments
Develop and update individualized treatment plans
Complete progress notes, documentation, and required paperwork accurately and within required timeframes
Respond to utilization reviews and make necessary corrections in a timely manner
Coordinate care with internal teams, including Substance Use Peer Support staff
Make appropriate referrals to community partners and support services
Participate in departmental meetings, agency trainings, and community events as appropriate
Engage in ongoing professional development and obtain required CEUs for licensure
Maintain active licensure in the state of Kansas
Perform additional duties as assigned
Requisitos
Minimum Qualifications
Licensed in the state of Kansas in a substance use or related behavioral health discipline
Bachelor’s degree in Clinical Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, or related field with substance use licensure
Valid Kansas driver’s license with a favorable driving record
Background free of issues related to abuse or neglect
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, or related field
Experience providing substance use and/or co-occurring disorder treatment
Bilingual (Spanish preferred)
Additional certifications related to substance use or behavioral health treatment
Sobre el rol
Strong clinical assessment and treatment planning skills
Ability to build therapeutic relationships with diverse populations
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Strong time management and organizational abilities
Attention to detail and accuracy in documentation
Commitment to confidentiality, ethics, and HIPAA compliance
Understanding of addiction, recovery principles, and co-occurring disorders
Sobre el rol
At The Center for Counseling & Consultation, we are committed to cultivating help, hope, and healing across Central Kansas. Our Substance Use team works alongside individuals and families to support recovery, reduce stigma, and create pathways toward healthier, more fulfilling lives.
Requisitos
Technical Skills
Proficiency with computers and electronic health record (EHR) systems
Ability to complete documentation accurately and efficiently
Familiarity with treatment planning tools and data tracking systems
Work Style & Expectations
Ability to manage a caseload and meet direct service hour expectations (e.g., 1044 DSH annually)
Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team
Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills
Adaptability in a dynamic clinical environment
Professionalism, integrity, and accountability
Client Interaction & Environment
Ability to work with adults, adolescents, and families experiencing substance use challenges
Comfortable addressing sensitive topics related to addiction and recovery
Ability to support clients in various stages of change with empathy and respect
Skilled in maintaining a nonjudgmental and supportive therapeutic environment