Counselor – Bridgehouse Topeka |
Reports To: | Manager of Outpatient Counseling Services - East |
Required Qualifications: | - Licensed Addictions Counselor (LAC) or
- Licensed Clinical Addictions Counselor (LCAC)
- One year of addiction counseling experience
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Preferred Qualifications: | - Licensed Master Addictions Counselor (LMAC)
- Two years of addiction counseling experience
- Certification by the National Association of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors
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Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: | - Strong leadership skills
- Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to function well in a high-paced and at time stressful environment
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
- Effective oral and written communication skills
- Ability to interact effectively and professionally
- Ability to prioritize tasks and delegate when appropriate
- Ability to always maintain confidentiality and professionalism
- Knowledge of substance use disorders, co-occurring mental health conditions, and treatment modalities
- Crisis intervention methods and de-escalation techniques
- Develop individualized treatment plans and measurable goals
- Ability to maintain professional boundaries while providing compassionate support
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Position Summary: | This position provides support, therapy, and case management to individuals struggling with addiction in the Sober Living program. Their primary goal is to assess patient needs, develop personalized treatment plans, and facilitate individual or group therapy to prevent relapses and guide clients toward long-term recovery. |
Essential Job Functions: | - Interview patients, review records, and confer with other professionals to evaluate the condition of the patient.
- Formulate treatment plan for treatment and support of patient in a sober living environment.
- Provide counseling to patients individually and in group sessions to assist patients in their journey towards recovery.
- Counsel family members to assist family in dealing with and providing support for patients.
- Counsel family members individually or in group sessions regarding the impact of addiction in their lives.
- Participate in utilization review activities as required.
- Counsel patients/family members in crisis as needed.
- Maintain contact on regular basis with referral sources and community agencies.
- Coordinate and schedule referrals for program placement.
- Develop discharge/transition plans and completes discharge summaries timely.
- Refer patients to other support services as needed
- Monitor condition of patients to evaluate success and adapt treatment plans.
- Prepare and maintain reports and case histories.
- Formulate and conduct programs to promote prevention of alcohol and drug abuse.
- Understand and implement all TAP 21 Addiction Counseling Competencies.
- Attend weekly team meetings.
- Sign off and review Peer Mentor documentation.
- Document all notes timely, in Electronic Health Record.
- Communicate regularly with payer sources about authorizations for care.
- Maintain patient files and keep prepared for site visits.
- Comply with all CKF policies and procedures and related clinical licensure standards
- Other duties as assigned.
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Physical Requirements: Based on an 8-hour day | - Sit – Continuously – 5.5 – 8 hrs daily
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- Stand - Occasionally - .25 – 2.5 hrs daily
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- Lift/Carry 0-10 lbs. – Occasionally - .25 – 2.5 hrs daily
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- Walk – Occasionally - .25 – 2.5 hrs daily
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- Reach Above - Occasionally - .25 – 2.5 hrs daily
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- Bend/Stoop - Occasionally - .25 – 2.5 hrs daily
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- Use of hands – Pushing/Pulling - Occasionally - .25 – 2.5 hrs daily
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- Use of hands – Fine Manipulation - Continuously – 5.5 – 8 hrs daily
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PHI Access Level: | Level 2 – This position will have regular access to patient medical information, but no access to employee medical information. |
Work Environment: | Office environment with moderate noise level. |
Benefits: | Competitive benefits with partial employer paid contributions for health insurance and up to 4% for retirement plans. |
FLSA Classification: | Salary Exempt |
Department: | Bridgehouse Topeka |
Schedule: | M-F; 8 am – 5 pm 40 hours |
Location / Category: | On site; Topeka Bridgehouse |