The SUD Treatment Specialist will be overseeing Outpatient Substance Abuse treatment. We hire highly energetic, self starters, who can work autonomously and focus on meeting client needs from a holistic, integrated strengths based model.

Responsibilities:

• Providing ongoing treatment and discharge planning through the treatment process
• Facilitating therapeutic treatment groups & individual sessions
• Implementing clinically appropriate treatment curriculum
• Develop and review ongoing treatment plans to meet client specific needs
• Administering an ASAM oriented Drug & Alcohol Assessment, and other screening tools to determine a chemical dependency diagnosis
• Rating the severity of alcohol/drug use & recommending an appropriate placement at the safest and most clinically appropriate level of care in a treatment setting that matches the client needs
• Assessing ongoing need for continued care upon release
• Generating clinically appropriate referrals into community based recovery oriented systems of care

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree / Master's degree preferred
• Licensure through the Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board (BSRB) of KS is required.
• LAC – Licensed Addictions Counselor
• LMAC – Licensed Masters Addictions Counselor
• LCAC – Licensed Clinical Addictions Counselor
• Computer skills require familiarity with Microsoft Office programs including Word, Excel & Outlook
• Ability to document client progress in electronic medical record
• Excellent interpersonal skills required - verbal & written
• Attention to detail with timely documentation & reporting
• Ability to work autonomously and effectively with the public & staff
• A demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse populations
• Bi-lingual skills a plus

Application Instructions:

For more information, contact:
Kris Carnahan, Director of Operations & Administrative Services
Heartland Regional Alcohol & Drug Assessment Center
913-789-0952 or 1-800-281-0029
Send resume to: kris@hradac.com