Substance Abuse Counselor

Full-time

Description

Average hourly rate is $25.96 (including wage, incentives, bonuses, overtime, shift differential, etc.)

TFI is a leading child welfare agency providing experience, compassion, quality services and care. Our strength as an organization lies in the fact that we do what is best for children and families. TFI continues to create new resources and develop innovative solutions as we work to meet the needs of families of children.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Counseling/Psychology or behavioral science related field required with Kansas Substance Abuse certification. Must be credentialed to provide billable substance use services or seeking clinical supervision with a Licensed Addictions Counselor (LAC), Licensed Master’s Addictions Counselor (LMAC), or Licensed Clinical Addiction Counselor (LCAC) to be eligible to provide billable services. Valid driver’s license and meet agency underwriting standards.

Benefits:

Competitive pay

Flexible Schedule

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Company paid Life insurance

401(k) Match

20 days of personal leave in first year of employment; 25 days after completion of year one

12 paid holidays

Longevity bonus

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Program

Referral program

The Family Initiative, Inc. is the parent company providing services in Kansas, Nebraska, Oklahoma, and Texas. We provide service to these areas through our affiliates: TFI Family Connections in Oklahoma and Texas Family Initiative in Texas. Pathway Family Services is an affiliate in Kansas offering additional services to youth and families. Mainstream Nonprofit Solutions is an affiliate supporting the TFI Family of Companies and other Nonprofits.

As a Substance Abuse Counselor, you will perform admission biopsychosocial assessment, acquire signatures for release of information from RADAC to access the client’s KCPC, patient program orientation, treatment planning, individual, family, and group counseling and patient education. Follows patient through internal and external continuum of care, processes, discharges, and community referrals. Completes 90 day reviews and maintains records according to the State of Kansas Substance Abuse Standards and the COA accreditation requirements. Works closely with the Supervisor and within the team concept approach to treatment.

Ensure program requirements are met and adhered to

Designs and effectively implements intervention strategies

Delivers therapy interventions in a controlled office environment and occasionally in client’s environment

Identifies barriers to the successful engagement of key participants and implements strategies to overcome these barriers

Reports all pertinent incidents to direct supervisor as needed within 24 hours or the next working day

Provides direct counseling intervention

Identifies and networks with community resources in support of the Behavioral Health Department

Provides required documentation in support of program requirements

Ensures the accuracy, content and completeness of client files

Maintains a working relationship with public and private agencies involved in contracting/referring clients for treatment

Ensures services provided are of the highest caliber and consistency

Ensures that CSR requests are completed prior to the end of the initial 30 days approval for services

Attends all assigned internal and external professional meetings

Responsible for following Agency’s Substance Abuse Policy and Procedure Manual

Accepts youth and family referrals assigned within required time frames

Refrains from assuming any duty that is unrelated to and/or interferes with the responsibilities of the position

Advocates, promotes and practices cultural sensitivity and responsiveness in all day-to-day interactions

Develops, promotes and practices teamwork in all activities

Accomplish training hours as established by Addiction and Prevention Services for substance abuse counselors

If you want to make a difference in a child’s life, join our team today!

TFI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Salary Description

Average hourly rate for this position $25.96