Substance Abuse Counselor (Clinician I)

Position Title

Job Title

Substance Abuse Counselor (Clinician I)

Organizational Unit

Johnson County KS -> Corrections -> COR-Therapeutic Community

Location

Corrections – Adult Residential Centers – New Century, KS 66031 US (Primary)

Position Grade

16.15 Exempt

Pay Range (actual pay depends on qualifications)

$24.00 – $32.48

Employment Category

Fulltime-Regular (40 hrs, Full Benefits)

Work Schedule

Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm – Hours may vary based on needs. Some remote work may be possible with this position.

Job Description

A career with Johnson County Government is more than just a job, it is an opportunity to serve a diverse and expanding community in meaningful ways. We challenge ourselves to be a different kind of government because we care deeply about our community and each other. Johnson County’s Department of Corrections is looking for a qualified candidate to fill the position of a Substance Abuse Counselor (Clinician I) for the Therapeutic Community located at the Adult Residential Center in New Century, Kansas. First review of applications will take place on February 10, 2023 . Job duties include the following:

Provides individual and group treatment for clients with substance dependence disorders in our Therapeutic Community (TC); coordinates and facilitates educational and treatment sessions to clients in accordance with program and curriculum and best practices.
Manages client documentation with the creation of Treatment Plans, Progress notes, and Discharge Summaries
Coordinates services with other professionals in the field, as needed
Holds clients accountable in a way that educates and provides understanding into their self-destructive behavior.
Attends weekly clinical meetings, monthly departmental meetings, and serves as clinical representative for the Therapeutic Community.
Assists Senior Substance Abuse Counselor with interviewing and assessing potential clients who are referred for admission screening into the program and reviewing potential client referrals and determining recommendation to the courts.

Job Requirements

Minimum Job Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, Addiction Counseling or other Human Services field and a Kansas Behavioral Sciences license* at the bachelor’s level in the area of focus are required: LAC (licensed addiction counselor).

Excellent communication, documentation and interpersonal skills are required. Incumbent must have leadership skills, analytical skills and be highly organized and able to maintain confidentiality. Must be proficient in Microsoft Word and Outlook.

Incumbent must successfully pass a criminal history check, have valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record, and submit to and pass a pre-employment, post-offer drug screen prior to employment

*Applicants who meet Kansas licensure requirements may be considered if Kansas licensure is obtained by time of an employment offer and licensure is pending confirmation at the time of employment application.

Preferred Qualifications:

Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, Addiction Counseling, Human Services, or relevant field; master’s level licensure through KS BSRB (i.e. LMAC, LMFT, LMSW, LCP, LPC, etc.); and one (1) year of of direct counseling experience.

Physical, Environmental, and Special Working Conditions:
All County employees may be called upon to assist other departments/agencies in a declared emergency situation.

Driving Status

Occasional (less than 5%)