SOUTH CENTRAL MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING CTR
Location
El Dorado, Kansas
Salary
$50,000 - $70,000 / YEAR
Provide substance use assessments and deliver individual, group, and family treatment. Collaborate with team members and community partners to ensure high-quality care for diverse populations.
Must hold an LCAC, LAC, or LMAC license and be license eligible in the state of Kansas. Requires a valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and the ability to pass criminal background checks.
South Central Mental Health is currently recruiting a Substance Abuse Counselor. Must have LCAC, LAC or LMAC. The population we serve includes children, adults and families with diverse backgrounds and diagnoses. Must be license eligible in the state of Kansas.
$2,000 Sign on bonus for 12-month commitment, 401(k) participation, 401(k) 5% salary match after one year of employment, eligible for paid vacation after six months of employment and accrual begins at hire date, paid sick leave accrual begins at hire date, employer paid life insurance and LTD after one year of employment, low-cost employee health and vision insurance options, no cost employee dental coverage, and 10 paid holidays per calendar year. National Health Service Corps Site. South Central Mental Health also offers opportunities for obtaining clinical supervision and CEU's.
1. Provide substance use assessments/evaluations 2. Provide individual, group and family treatment 3. Collaborate with team and community partners to ensure quality care 4. Maintain all professional credentialing requirements 5. Adhere to the standards of ethics for mental health professionals 6. Regular and predictable attendance is required 7. Provide other duties as assigned
Hear, speak and write in English clearly. Vision adequate to observe clients and make chart entries.
Defined by license type; see staff credentials.
Detail oriented, good interpersonal skills, good communication skills, and good problem-solving skills. Must be able to remain calm and professional when addressing clients.
Must have a valid driver’s license and meet agency insurance guidelines as this position requires ability to drive to agency centers and local community partner sites in order to meet the needs of consumers and the community. Reliable transportation is required. Must pass a criminal background and driver’s license check to the satisfaction of SCMH, KDADS and licensing agencies.
This description is intended to describe the essential job functions, the general supplemental functions and the essential requirements for the performance of this job. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and requirements of a person so classified. Other functions may be assigned, and management retains the right to add to or change the duties at any time
SCMHC is an equal opportunity employer