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Counselor - Bridgehouse Salina

CKF

Salina, Kansas

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Addiction Counseling, Case Management, Chronic Renal Disease, Clinical Competency, Clinical Practices/Protocols, Communication Skills, Contact Management, Crisis Intervention, Customer Support/Service, Detail Oriented, Documentation, Establish Priorities, File Maintenance, Interpersonal Skills, Leadership, Medical Records, Medical Treatment, Mentoring, Microsoft Office, Needs Assessment, Organizational Skills, Outpatient Care, Patient Assessment, Patient Care Authorizations, Patient Education, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Substance Abuse, Time Management, Treatment Plan, Utilization Management, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Salina, Kansas
POSTED
6 days ago
Counselor – Bridgehouse Salina
 Reports To:
Manager of Outpatient Counseling Services - West
Required Qualifications:
  • Licensed Addictions Counselor (LAC) or
  • Licensed Clinical Addictions Counselor (LCAC)
  • One year addictions counseling experience
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Licensed Master Addictions Counselor (LMAC)
  • Two years addictions counseling experience
  • Certification by the National Association of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors
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
Position Summary:
This position provides support, therapy, and case management to individuals struggling with addiction. Their primary goal is to assess patient needs, develop personalized treatment plans, and facilitate individual or group therapy to prevent relapse and guide clients toward long-term recovery.
Essential Job Functions:
  • Interview patients, review records, and confer with other professionals to evaluate condition of 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.
Physical Requirements:
Based on an 8-hour day
  • Sit – Continuously – 5.5 – 8 hrs daily
  • Stand - Occasionally - .25 – 2.5 hrs daily
  • Lift/Carry 0-10 lbs. – Occasionally - .25 – 2.5 hrs daily
  • Walk – Occasionally - .25 – 2.5 hrs daily
  • Reach Above - Occasionally - .25 – 2.5 hrs daily
  • Bend/Stoop - Occasionally - .25 – 2.5 hrs daily
  • Use of hands – Pushing/Pulling - Occasionally - .25 – 2.5 hrs daily
  • Use of hands – Fine Manipulation - Continuously – 5.5 – 8 hrs daily
  • Stress Level - Medium
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 Salina
Schedule:
M-F; 8 am – 5 pm 40 hours
Location / Category:
On site; Salina Bridgehouse
 
 

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