• Job Description

  Req#: ADDIC005712

  IOP Substance Abuse Counselor - Remote

  Hours for this position are as follows: (M,W,F 1pm - 10pm, Tu 10am - 7 pm, Th 8am - 5pm)

  This is primarily a remote position with a requirement to work on-site at our Norton, KS office 1 or 2 days per month. The ability to obtain licensure in Kansas and Nebraska is required. The successful candidate must resident within a state that Valley Hope operates in (KS, NE, CO, TX, MO, OK). Occasional travel to Norton is required.

  Valley Hope of Norton, located in northwest Kansas, has provided residential drug and alcohol addiction treatment services since 1967. Valley Hope of Norton is the ORIGINAL Valley Hope, and we take great pride in that. The story of Valley Hope begins and continues on the grounds we work every day.

  At Valley Hope, the work of every team member matters. The work we do every day saves lives and builds hope for the future. Our work is mission-driven, supported by a strong culture of teamwork and a compassionate environment that is the foundation of the Valley Hope organization.

  EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

  • Master's degree with emphasis in behavioral sciences, education, or social work.
  • Licensed or credential to function as an alcohol and drug treatment counselor in Kansas and/or Nebraska. The successful candidate can be licensed as Counselor, Social Worker, Psychotherapist, or Therapist. Candidates with the following credentials can be considered: LAC, LCAC, LMAC, LADC, LBSW, LMSW, LCSW, LSCSW, LPC, LCPC, LCP, LMLP, LMFT, LCMFT, PLADC, LADC, PLMHP, or LMHP.
  • Minimum of one (1) year of behavioral healthcare clinical counseling or clinical case management work experience.
  • CPR certification is preferred

  COMPENSATION:

  • Salary ranges from $60,000 - $70,000/yr based on education and experience

  BENEFITS:

  • Affordable health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Tuition Assistance
  • Student Loan Repayment
  • Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible Employer
  • 8 Paid Holidays (Including 1 Personal Holiday)
  • PTO – Up to 27 Days per year based on years of service
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer match
  • Health Saving and Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • And much more!

  JOB SUMMARY:

  • Provides individual and group counseling, therapeutic intervention, and educational lectures to patients and family members.
  • Develops, revises, and implements treatment plans.
  • Performs assessments of patients’ needs, motivations, and backgrounds; prepares substance abuse bio-psycho-social/assessment summaries.
  • Participates on a multi-disciplinary treatment team to include participating in weekly staff meetings, any staff development, and training as required.
  • Develops patient progress reports and establishes follow-up care for patients and their families as needed.
  • Provide clinical consultation to referral resources, mentors, family members, and others to help support patients in their recovery.
  • Maintains and demonstrates a current working knowledge of applicable counseling procedures and substance abuse treatment in accordance with company policy and State and Federal guidelines.
  • Collects and reviews referral information upon assignment of patients and consults with others as needed to support coordination of services.
  • Records treatment activities and patient observations in patient records accurately and timely;

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  Equal Opportunity Employer
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• About the company

  Nationally-renowned addiction treatment provider delivering compassionate care through detox, residential and outpatient programs.

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