Therapist/Counselor- Faith-Based Treatment

3 months ago

Kansas City, United States Dismas House Of Kansas City Inc Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

Dismas House of Kansas City has immediate openings for compassionate, driven, and solutions-oriented professionals to provide  therapy/counseling in a certified substance use disorder treatment center that offers a faith-based approach to clinical treatment and recovery support services.   You will provide short-term interventions and recovery-oriented rehabilitation services in group and individual settings. 

There are several openings available for full-time, part-time or contractual positions.  Work hours must be established in advance, but schedules can be flexible.  Services to outpatient clients are virtual and can be provided remotely.  

Qualifications:

  • Must be a licensed clinical social worker or licensed professional counselor in the State of Missouri.
  • Must have at least one (1) year experience in treating persons with substance use disorders.
  • Capable of conducting analytical evaluations and communicating effectively with executive leadership, colleagues and other program stakeholders.
  • Meet the minimum requirements to be clinically privileged by Dismas House of Kansas City.
  • Must demonstrate the ability to provide clinical behavioral health services in an efficient and sensitive manner, maintaining confidentiality, good clinical judgement and cultural competence. 

Core Job Duties:

  • Complete or review assessment information during the initial intake.  In most cases, consumers entering the direct services treatment program at Dismas House of KC will receive and initial intake and assessment using the Addictions Severity Index (ASI) upon admission.  
  • Conduct a face-to-face diagnostic interview with person(s)-served within the first three (3) visits for all outpatient admissions.  Complete Interpretative Summary based on assessment data and the diagnostic interview.  (Interpretative Summary should include a summary of the ASI domains and ASAM dimensions for the purpose of appropriate program placement.)
  • Recommends and evaluates the participant’s level of care is consistent with the needs and goals documented in the client file.
  • Development of the individualized treatment and recovery care plan for assigned person(s)-served with SMART goals, objectives and interventions. The Diagnostician will report/share the plan with the other members of the service-delivery team to ensure accurate implementation and maximum efficiency to support the program participants. The Diagnostician ensures treatment plan review forms completed accurately and in a timely manner in accordance with certification review standards. 
  • Assure written reports to appropriate persons or agencies are completed in a timely manner, including the provision of such when necessary.
  • Provides individual counseling, group education/counseling to person(s)-served, as required, and ensures progress notes are accurate and detailed, in compliance with agency’s timely submission policy.
  • Ensures Discharge/Transition/Aftercare Summary documents are completed accurately and in a timely manner.
  • Maintain/improve professional competencies through training activities and/or other educational means.
  • Maintain awareness regarding the agency vision and assist staff in continuing motivation and empowerment.
  • Demonstrate a working knowledge of the DSM and familiarity with the diagnostic criteria sets of all substance use and mental disorders.
  • Participates in clinical staffing of person(s)-served to include attendance of meetings and/or written notes regarding person(s)-served cooperation and participation with program expectations.
  • Exhibit a professional appearance, attitude and demeanor that reflects confidence, positive self-esteem and overall professionalism when working with person(s)-served, co-workers, families and referral sources.
  • Demonstrate initiative and a "can do" attitude.
  • Other job duties and special projects as assigned.

Core Competencies/Working Knowledge

  • Cognitive Behavior Theory
  • Relapse Prevention Theory
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Trauma Informed Care
  • Biopsychosocial needs
  • Suicide Prevention
  • Wellness Coaching
  • Assessment Tools
  • Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT)
  • Integrated Treatment for Co-Occurring Disorders (ITCD)
  • Demonstrate corporate "vision" in day-to-day activities
  • Adaptability/Flexibility - open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace
  • Leadership - displays a willingness to lead, take charge and offer opinions and direction
  • Initiative - displays a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges
  • Analytical Thinking - analyzes information and uses logic to address work-related issues and problems
  • Attention to Detail - careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks
  • Demonstrate a working knowledge of the DSM and familiarity with the diagnostic criteria sets of all substance use and mental disorders.
  • Achievement/Effort establish/maintain personally challenging achievement goals and exerting effort toward mastering tasks
  • Innovation - use creativity/alternative thinking to develop new ideas for and answers to work-related problems
Company DescriptionDismas House of Kansas City, which was incorporated in 1972, is a faith-based clinical treatment and recovery support services center that provided a holistic approach to healing, restoration and wellness. Our emphasis is on individuals who are seeking to obtain or maintain recovery from substance use and behavior management disorders.Company DescriptionDismas House of Kansas City, which was incorporated in 1972, is a faith-based clinical treatment and recovery support services center that provided a holistic approach to healing, restoration and wellness. Our emphasis is on individuals who are seeking to obtain or maintain recovery from substance use and behavior management disorders.

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