A brief summary of what's ahead

Location:

Horizons Reno County

Full Time Equivalent (FTE):

1

Job position summary:

The Substance Use Treatment Counselor provides a variety of medically necessary substance treatment services to a diverse client population informed by quality assessment, efficient treatment, and timely medical documentation.

Actively participates in outstanding customer service and accepts responsibility in maintaining relationships that are equally respectful to all

The benefits have never been more rewarding. Here are a few things we offer:

• Paid Parental Leave

• Tuition reimbursement

• Paid time off

• Holiday premium pay

• Shift and weekend differential pay

• 401k with a 6% employer match

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage

• Employee assistance program

Here is a look at the full job description:

Substance Use Treatment Counselor - Horizons - FT

• ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• • Completes diagnostic assessments that may include and not be limited to SUD Assessment and/or supplemental assessments to determine treatment needs.  

  • Provides substance use treatment appropriate to the situation, including: individual, family, and group modalities.

  • Implements medically necessary treatment services, ASAM criteria, and clinical determination of Level Of Care (LOC), and any other referrals for substance use treatment clients.

  • Articulates all service provisions through timely and quality record documentation record documentation to include and not limited to progress notes, treatment plan reviews, third-party collaboration and coordination of treatment with other substance use treatment providers.

  • Completes related activities as assigned by the department head or direct supervisor.

  • Make referrals to other services as medically necessary.

  • Provides outpatient behavioral health treatment appropriate to the situation, including: individual, family, group, and in-home therapy.

  • Performs utilization review as requested. 

  • Implements medically necessary treatment services, functional capacity, and clinical determination of Level Of Care (LOC) for all clients.

  • Articulates all service provisions through timely and quality record documentation.

  • Completes related activities as assigned by the department head or direct supervisor.

  • Other duties as assigned.

  MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:

  • Knowledge of various theoretical treatments and practice applications for substance use treatment

  • Knowledge and practice derived from direct service provision.

  PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:

  • Experience managing treatment plans and treatment teams, including directing and managing client treatment with other providers.

  • Specialized treatment including EMDR, DBT, SFBT, Motivational Interviewing, CBT and other evidenced based treatments.

  REQUIRED BEHAVIORAL SKILLS:

  • Integrity:

    • A personal presence which is characterized by a sense of honesty and the willingness to do the right thing.

    • The ability to role model, inspire and motivate others to promote the philosophy, mission, vision, goals and values of Hutchinson Regional Healthcare System.

  • Compassion:

    • A personal presence which is characterized by a sense of caring that is reflected in a high level of empathy and customer service with all that we come in contact.

    • Ability to manage conflict, consider other points of view, and offer alternative solutions without jeopardizing overall project direction and the ability to manage customer expectations.

  • Accountability:

    • Demonstrated track record of ownership of situations, projects and issues.

    • Able to work autonomously and have a high degree of flexibility to adapt to changing projects, priorities and work volumes.

  • Respect:

    • Demonstrated ability to collaborate with a diverse population.

    • Treat all internal and external customers with a positive, proactive service orientation.

  • Excellence:

    • Strong communication and presentation skills with a proven ability to influence and lead teams to conclusion/decision making.

    • Proven ability to think strategically but also must be able to lead day-to-day tactical processes.

    • Demonstrated ability to manage and provide coaching and leadership on complex projects.

    • Must be able to lead and/or facilitate process improvement.

  MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

  • Masters’ Degree in Social Work, Psychology or Marriage and Family Therapy.

  PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

  • Three to five years of experience working with diagnosing and treating the SPMI/SMI or SED populations.

  • Understand integrating care with other providers.

  • Ability to supervise other clinicians for their clinical licensure (must have two years of experience after gaining clinical licensure).

  • Three to five years of experience working with diverse client population including high-risk populations.

  REQUIRED LICENSE/REGISTRATION/CERTIFICATION:

  • BSRB Licensed at Masters Level Clinician.

  • Licensed Addictions Counselor (LAC)

  • All necessary trainings for delivering specialized care, including all applicable trainings for being a Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP).

  • Valid Driver's License

We provide equal employment opportunities

Hutchinson Regional Healthcare System does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals and to prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind.

We participate in E-Verify

We will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, we are required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before we can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. We will only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed form I-9.