BAART Programs·Topeka, Kansas
The counselor is responsible for conducting assessments, developing treatment plans, and providing individual and group counseling for patients with opioid addiction. They also collaborate with medical staff and manage discharge and aftercare planning to ensure long-term recovery.
Substance Use counselor will be in charge with assisting patients through medically assisting programs and offering techniques for handling opioid addiction. Counselor conducts group sessions and individual sessions to assist with crisis management and coping strategies. Additionally, counselor will evaluate patients’ progress during therapy. Substance abuse counselors may also need to collaborate with doctors, nurses and therapists for patients’ therapy and treatment for best overall outcome.
Conducts individual initial assessment and evaluation interviews for service eligibility determination Facilitates, establishes and reviews with each patient the initial treatment plan Provide individual and group counseling services; direct service hours at regularly scheduled intervals; coordinate all services throughout treatment. Completes Bio-psychosocial assessment. Involve families and significant others in patient’s recovery process whenever possible Develops and participates in individual or group patient teaching projects Respond, as needed, to patient grievances and complaints. Develop aftercare plans and discharge plans. Completes all discharge paperwork. Other related duties as determined by supervisor
Kansas issued T-LAC, LAC, LMAC or LCAC required Kansas issued LMFT, LCMFT, LMLP, LCP, LPC, LCPC, LMSW and LSCSW will be considered but must provide proof of addiction specific training through transcript, CEU’s or on the job training. Previous experience working with chemically dependent individuals Must demonstrate a positive, non-judgmental, and accepting attitude toward our patient population Understanding of an EMR system (electronic medical records) Satisfactory drug screen and criminal background check.
Competitive salary Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision and 401(K) Generous paid time off and paid holidays Excellent growth and development opportunities through our counselor career path Rewarding opportunity with the ability to impact individuals’ life What to expect from us: BAART Programs, a BayMark Health Services company, is a progressive substance abuse treatment organization, is committed to the highest quality of patient care in a comfortable outpatient clinic setting. Our ultimate goal is to address the physical, emotional, and mental aspects of opioid use disorder to help each of our patients achieve long-term recovery and an improved quality of life. BayMark Health Services is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and to compliance with all Federal, State and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, natural origin, ethnicity, religion, gender, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship, genetic disposition, disability or veteran’s status or any other classification protected by State/Federal laws.
Candidates must hold a valid Kansas addiction counseling license (T-LAC, LAC, LMAC, or LCAC) or a related mental health license with proven addiction-specific training. Previous experience working with chemically dependent individuals and proficiency with EMR systems are required.
Market context
In Kansas, behavioral health hiring often centers on clinicians who can work across outpatient, school-based, and community settings, with demand strongest for candidates who are license-eligible and comfortable with complex caseloads. These roles are competitive because employers look for a master’s degree, clinical conceptualization skills for eating disorders and dual diagnoses, and readiness to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare fit, then confirm licensure steps and highlight any direct experience with co-occurring conditions in your application.
