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Swope Health
SUD Qualified Counselor (Imani)
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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.
$36,845 / year median in Missouri
+23% projected growth
Job Description
SUD Qualified Counselor (Imani) Swope Health
- 3.
CADC LPC
Master's degree in psychology Mid-level Substance abuse counseling Marriage & family therapy Counseling Associate's degree in social work Psychology Client referral services Multidisciplinary team collaboration for treatment planning Psychoeducation Substance abuse treatment compliance Social Work Healthcare treatment Providing care for clients Experience working with individuals with substance use disorders Full Job Description The SUD Counselor is responsible for providing all substance use disorder treatment services for Imani clients. This position includes conducting client assessments, developing and implementing individualized treatment plans, delivering individual and group counseling, and documenting services in compliance with agency policies and regulatory requirements. The SUD Counselor collaborates with interdisciplinary staff, maintains professional and ethical standards of practice, and ensures the delivery of high-quality, client-centered care aligned with organizational goals and treatment protocols. Imani House 3950 E. 51st street, Kansas City, MO 64130 Monday- Friday 8:00a
- 5:00p schedule
- no weekends or evenings Full Time
- 40 hours per week Benefits start the 1st day of the following month of hire Education/Qualifications Associate's/Bachelor's/Master's degree in psychology, social work, rehabilitation/vocational/pastoral counseling, family therapy or closely related field preferred Work Experience Must be one of the following: PLPC, LMSW, PLMFT, LPC, LCSW, or LMFT in Missouri QAP
- a person certified or registered with one of the following Missouri Credentialing Board credentials:
CADC, CRADC, CRAADC, CCJP, CCDP, CCDP-D, RADC, RADC-P
Successful Candidate will have: Lead groups of a therapeutic or psycho-educational nature as part of treatment services. Provide ongoing treatment services as described in the program's procedure manual to target populations Develop individualized treatment plan based on all evaluation and assessment procedures as outlined in program procedure manual. Provide individual therapy for clients. Complete required paperwork according to organizational timeliness. Complete required billing functions accurately and consistent with internal and funder guidelines to support reimbursement for services. Connect clients with referrals as needed. Must complete all annual trainings. Meet productivity requirements. Participate in Multidisciplinary treatment planning meetings. Collaborate with other providers and/or programs to best meet client needs. Provide family counseling and consultation as clinically indicated. Attend ADA department and Swope Health Services required meetings. Keep credentials Other duties assigned by supervisor.About Swope Health Services:
Each year, Swope Health serves over 45,000 patients, encompassing more than 200,000 visits in four counties on both sides of the state line. Our team members are proud of the work we do and the promise we've made- delivering coordinated care that values the needs of the whole person and championing better health in our community.
- and Long-Term Disability Flexible Spending Account Paid Days Off beginning at 12 days annually, effective the first day of employment Eight annual company-paid holidays; One annual paid personal day Swope Health is an affirmative-action, equal-opportunity employer.