Offer summary

Qualifications:

Master's degree in behavioral sciences, education, or social work., Licensed or credentialed as an alcohol and drug treatment counselor in Kansas and/or Nebraska., Minimum of one year of clinical counseling or case management experience., Ability to obtain licensure in Kansas and Nebraska, with residency in a Valley Hope operating state..

Key responsibilities:

Provide individual and group counseling to patients and families.

Develop and implement treatment plans and conduct assessments.

Participate in multidisciplinary treatment team meetings and staff development.

Maintain accurate records of treatment activities and patient progress.

Job description

IOP Counselor / Therapist- 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: LCAC, LMAC, LADC,, 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;