Licensed Addictions Counselor

The Guidance Center (TGC) is the Community Mental Health Center and Certified Behavioral Health Clinic serving Leavenworth, Atchison, and Jefferson counties in Kansas. We provide high-quality care to all individuals, regardless of their financial circumstances. Joining the team at TGC offers you the chance to make a meaningful impact on the most vulnerable members of our community. At our center, we offer a unique combination of counseling, case management, psychosocial, and medication services, all under one roof. We are deeply committed to our clients and are dedicated to implementing a comprehensive model of care.

The Guidance Center (TGC) is currently seeking a Licensed Addictions Counselor . This position is responsible for providing mandatory, outpatient individual and group substance abuse treatment to high-risk felony offenders in a community setting. Most of the services will be provided at the Leavenworth County Community Corrections facility. Hours will be 8 AM to 7 PM Monday through Thursday.

Benefits

• The opportunity to be part of a holistic and supportive team
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• KPERS Retirement System
• Aflac, Life, Legal Shield, and ID Theft Insurance
• Paid Time Off and 11 Paid Holidays
• Flexible Schedules
• Competitive annual salary from $69,940 to $74,940, depending upon skills and experience

Responsibilities

Provide intake assessments and initial treatment planning for SB123 clients

2. Provide substance use treatment (individual and group) and on-going treatment planning for SB123 clients

3. Completely monthly progress reports and send to client's assigned probation officer

4. Provide treatment to alcohol / drug clients referred through SB123 program which meets those programs' requirements for content and duration

5. Provide minimum of four appointment hours per week after 5 pm; some program needs may require considerably more hours after 5, with accompanying adjustments in start time.

6. Work additional hours when needed to complete required work.

7. Ensure that all treatment services provided follow clinical guidelines of the Guidance Center and regulatory bodies

8. Understand direct service requirements and efficiency goals established by TGC for the position, and achieve same

9. Provide documentation (clinical notes, reports, and other professional products) which complies with TGC's Quality Improvement standards and the requirements of all funding sources.

EDUCATION AND LICENSURE :

Required :

Bachelor's degree in addiction-related field, psychology, social work, human services, other related area with 33 credit hours of specific coursework in addiction counseling.

Licensed by the Kansas Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board as a LAC by the first day of employment.

EXPERIENCE :

Required : Two years experience in providing alcohol / drug assessment and treatment.

Preferred : Certification to provide Kansas SB123 program services.

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination / harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.