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Outpatient Counselor / Therapist : LMAC, LPC, LMSW
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What they do
A Mental or Behavioral Health Counselor works with patients to treat mental health problems. Assesses patients and assists with diagnosis, counseling and crisis intervention. Consults with nurses, doctors and psychiatrists. May work with specific populations, such as youth, senior citizens or substance abusers, in group settings, facilities or hospitals.
$42,056 / year median in Kansas
+23% projected growth
Job Description
Outpatient Counselor /
Therapist :
LMAC, LPC, LMSW
Valley Hope Association
•3.5 Wichita, KS Job Details $75,000
•$85,000 a year 2 hours ago Benefits Paid parental leave Health savings account Paid holidays Loan repayment program Health insurance Dental insurance Flexible spending account Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Parental leave Employee assistance program Vision insurance 401(k) matching Loan forgiveness Qualifications LCPC Master's degree in social work
LMFT CPR
Certification Patient follow-up care Client assessment in therapy
LMSW BLS
Certification LCMFT Licensed Clinical Social Worker Mid-level Outpatient experience Master's degree Clinical case management Substance abuse counseling First Aid Certification Counseling Client referral services Substance abuse Mentoring Multidisciplinary team collaboration for treatment planning Patient consultations Working with families LSCSW Patient progress monitoring Patient counseling Social Work Licensed Psychologist Credentials Patient treatment Experience working with individuals with substance use disorders Full Job Description IOP Counselor /
Therapist :
LMAC, LCAC, LPC, LMSW, LMFT
(M-F 8am
•5pm) Valley Hope of Wichita is expanding our team and has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Clinician/Therapist to join our dedicated and passionate team! Valley Hope restores lives affected by addiction and supports lifelong recovery. At Valley Hope, our mission comes to life through our core values of C haracter, C ompassion, and C ommitment. Are you ready to join an organization where you can make an extraordinary impact, conquering addiction one patient and family at a time? If so, Valley Hope welcomes you! At Valley Hope of Wichita, the work of every team member matters. The work we do every day saves lives and builds hope for the future through our outpatient addiction treatment services, including IOP and PHP, and recovery support. Our work is mission-driven, supported by a strong culture of teamwork and a compassionate environment that is the foundation of the Valley Hope organization.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
Master's degree in behavioral sciences, or social work preferred License or credential to function as a counselor, social worker, therapist, or psychotherapist in the state in which the Counselor is working; with preference being licensed addiction counselors. Candidates with the following credentials can be considered: LAC,LCAC, LMAC, LMFT, LCMFT, LMLP, LCP, LPC, LCPC, LMSW or LSCSW One (1) year of behavioral healthcare clinical counseling or clinical case management work experience is required; Three (3) years preferred CPR/First Aid Certification
COMPENSTATION
(based on experience and education):
Master's Level Starting Salary:
$75,000
•$85,000
BENEFITS :
Medical coverage — Valley Hope pays up to 85% of premiums Dental & vision plans at competitive rates Up to 27 days of PTO (based on position and tenure) 8 paid holidays (including a personal day) Paid parental leave 401(k) with employer match Tuition assistance to grow your career Student loan repayment support Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer
HSA & FSA
options to manage healthcare costs Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for added support And more perks designed with you in mind!
JOB SUMMARY
Provides individual and group counseling, therapeutic intervention, and educational lectures to patients and family members. Develops, revises, and implements treatment plans. Performs face to face assessments. Participates on a multi-disciplinary treatment team to include participating in weekly staff meetings, any staff development, and training as required. Develops patient progress reports and establishes follow-up care for patients and their families as needed. Provide clinical consultation to referral resources, mentors, family members, and others to help support patients in their recovery. Maintains and demonstrates a current working knowledge of applicable counseling procedures and substance abuse treatment in accordance with company policy and State and Federal guidelines. Collects and reviews referral information upon assignment of patients and consults with others as needed to support coordination of services.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Outpatient treatment facility setting; requires walking throughout the facility Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.