What are the responsibilities and job description for the Substance Use Disorder Clinician (Annex) position at Elizabeth Layton Center, Inc.?
Elizabeth Layton Center is a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) with locations in Ottawa, KS, and Paola, KS. The center is named after Elizabeth Layton, an artist who gained recognition for her expressive drawings depicting her struggles with depression. Our mission is simple: to provide comprehensive and integrated behavioral health services for our community.
Our team is growing, and we are seeking a dedicated SUD Clinician to join our Outpatient team in Ottawa, KS at the Annex. If you thrive in a vibrant, supportive, and inclusive work environment, this opportunity is perfect for you! EOE
This Full-Time position offers a Monday to Friday schedule, ensuring a healthy work-life balance. At Elizabeth Layton Center, we value our employees and offer competitive pay, a comprehensive benefits package including Health, Dental, Vision, generous Paid Time Off, Retirement Plan, Flexible Scheduling, and more.
SUMMARY:
This position is responsible for providing assessment and treatment services to adults and children with mental health and substance use concerns. The employee will participate in after-hours emergency coverage as part of a shared rotation schedule. The employee reports directly to the Clinical Director or their designee.
MAJOR JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Develops initial assessment and formulates treatment plans
- Conducts a variety of treatment approaches including group, individual, and family therapy
- Confers with other staff and agency representatives as appropriate
- Prepares a variety of reports as necessary
- Maintains appropriate records for reporting, evaluation, accounting, and clinical purposes
- Meets direct service expectations
- Meets deadlines for daily paperwork and reports
- Provides quality documentation
- Provides back-up emergency coverage
- Occasionally drives to provide mobile or remote services to clients within the community
- Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor or designee
- Complies with ELC policies and procedures
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
- Possesses minimum academic credentials and licensure that qualify for Medicaid outpatient reimbursement for practice at ELC
- Possesses LAC/LMAC/LCAC License
- Dual licensure required
- Familiarity with mental health theory and practice
- Familiarity with diagnostic and treatment planning approaches relevant to professional discipline
- Must have a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and proof of automobile insurance
- Ability to successfully pass all required background checks (Adult & Child Abuse Registry, KBI, NCIC. Etc.)
KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES, AND SKILLS:
- Relates positively with colleagues and representatives of other agencies
- Communicates directly and effectively in a cooperative manner
- Familiarity with basic ethical considerations in the mental health field
- Ability to recognize and be sensitive to cultural and ethnic differences
- Ability to safely perform major job responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodations
Apply today and become a valued member of the ELC team! EOE
