Certified SUD Counselor

Job Description:

Job Title: Certified SUD Counselor

Location: Kansas City, Missouri area

Department: Recovery Services

Employment Type: Full-time

Shift: Monday-Friday (8:00am

• 5:00pm CST)

Job Summary:

Are you a passionate and dedicated mental health professional looking to make a positive impact in the lives of children and adolescents? Do you want to work in a supportive and dynamic environment where you can grow your skills and advance your career? Join our team at Burrell Behavioral Health as a Certified Substance Use Disorder Counselor in the Kansas City, Missouri area!

As a School Based Therapist, you'll provide therapeutic services to students in a school setting, collaborating with teachers, staff, and parents to create individualized treatment plans. Your responsibilities will include conducting assessments, providing counseling sessions, developing behavioral intervention plans, and participating in multidisciplinary teams. Our ideal candidate is passionate about working with children, has experience in a school setting, and strong communication and collaboration skills.

Kansas City offers a high quality of life, affordable housing, excellent schools, and endless opportunities for entertainment, culture, and outdoor activities. Join us in making a difference in the lives of children and advancing your career!

Position Perks & Benefits:

• Employee benefits package - health, dental, vision, retirement, life, & more

• Paid time off

• 29 days per year including vacation & holiday pay

• Mileage reimbursement - company paid for work functions requiring travel

• NHSC approved - eligible site for tax-free student loan assistance

• Top-notch training - initial, ongoing, comprehensive, and supportive

• Career mobility - advancement opportunities/promoting from within

• Welcoming, warm, supportive - a work culture & environment that promotes your well-being, values you as human being, and encourages your health and happiness

Key Responsibilities:

• Assessment and Evaluation: Conducting comprehensive assessments and evaluations to determine the severity of the client's addiction and any co-occurring mental health issues. This includes developing individualized treatment plans based on each client's unique needs.

• Individual and Group Therapy: Providing individual and group therapy sessions that focus on helping clients develop coping skills, relapse prevention strategies, and other tools necessary for long-term recovery.

• Case Management: Managing client cases by coordinating care with other healthcare professionals, such as psychiatrists or social workers, and ensuring that clients receive appropriate referrals for additional services, if needed.

• Crisis Intervention: Responding to crises in a timely manner, providing support and resources to help clients manage difficult situations and prevent relapses.

• Education and Prevention: Educating clients and their families about the nature of addiction, its causes and consequences, and available treatment options. Additionally, they may participate in community outreach efforts aimed at preventing drug use and promoting awareness of the dangers associated with substance abuse.

• Documentation and Reporting: Maintaining accurate records related to client progress, including assessment results, treatment plan updates, and session notes. They must adhere to legal and ethical guidelines regarding confidentiality and reporting requirements.

• Continuing Education: Staying up-to-date with current research and best practices in the field of addiction counseling through continuing education courses, workshops, and conferences.

• Advocacy: Advocating for clients' rights and access to quality care within their communities and across various systems, including healthcare, criminal justice, and social welfare.

Education and/or Experience Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Must be able to earn a MAADC I or MAADC II certification

Additional Qualifications:

• A valid driver's license and a reliable vehicle.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced environment.

• Compassion, empathy, and a genuine desire to help others.

Brightli is on a Mission:

A mission to improve client care, reduce the financial burden of community mental health centers by sharing resources, a mission to have a larger voice in advocacy to increase access to mental health and substance use care in our communities, and a mission to evolve the behavioral health industry to better meet the needs of our clients.

As a behavioral and community mental health provider, we value diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workforce and encourage applications from individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences. If you are passionate about empowering your local communities and promoting health equity, we invite you to join our mission-driven organization that is committed to building a diverse, equitable, inclusive and authentic workplace.

We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, and encourage applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, disability or veteran status, or to other non-work related factors.

Burrell is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.