Licensed Addiction Counselor

Job Details: Job Location: Mc. Pherson PV

• Mc. Pherson, KS, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: 4 Year Degree, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Travel Percentage: None, Job Shift: Day, Job Category: Nonprofit
• Social Services, Licensed Addiction Counselor (LAC) – Mental Health & Substance Use Clinician Location: Mc. Pherson, KS (On-Site Requirement: Must be able to commute daily) Employment Type: Full-Time Are you a compassionate substance use professional dedicated to helping individuals and families navigate recovery? We are seeking a Licensed Addiction Counselor (LAC) to join our clinical team in Mc. Pherson, Kansas. Please note: This position requires regular on-site presence in our Mc. Pherson office. Candidates must be able to commute reliably to Mc. Pherson, KS to fulfill on-site clinical duties.

About the Role

As an LAC, you will provide specialized substance use and co-occurring clinical care, including individual and group therapy, comprehensive diagnostic assessments, and recovery-focused treatment planning. You will work closely with internal team members and community partners to support lasting outcomes for our clients.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Work Provide individual and group addiction counseling to clients and their families. Perform clinical assessments face-to-face and via telemedicine. Develop, review, and update individualized treatment plans. Communicate regularly with referral sources, probation, and community care partners. Maintain clinical outcomes in alignment with quality standards.

Support smooth coordination of care across multidisciplinary services. Administrative & Quality Maintain thorough, timely documentation per state licensing standards. Attend scheduled administrative meetings and participate in clinical supervision as needed. Work cooperatively with professional staff to support a positive team environment.

Participate in required staff development and professional training. Productivity Maintain clinical productivity levels as established with your supervisor.

Qualifications

Minimum Education: Bachelors in addiction counseling or a related field required. Will consider a Kansas licensed QMHP with preference being a licensed addiction counselor. The following credentials can be considered: LAC, LMAC or LCAC. Minimum Experience: Experience working with adolescents, adults, and older adults in a substance use disorder counseling capacity.

One (1) year of behavioral healthcare clinical counseling or clinical case management work experience.

Benefits

Affordable Blue Cross Blue Shield health insurance Retirement Plan (401k); match after 1 year of employment Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) accruals Company paid life and disability insurance Employee Assistance Program Delta Dental of Kansas Vision Direct Flexible Spending Account Health Savings Account with employer contribution Bereavement Leave Plus much more