What are the responsibilities and job description for the SUD Treatment Specialist - Topeka, KS position at Heartland Regional Alcohol & Drug Assessment...?
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
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $50,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Work Location: In person
Salary : $50,000 - $60,000
