KVC Missouri Residential Facility - Niles
Location: Kansas City, MO

Job Summary
The Substance Abuse Counselor serves as a support system for children and adolescents, providing counseling, therapeutic intervention, and/or substance abuse education classes to clients to assist them in recognizing problems and causal factors related to substance abuse and developing alternative coping behaviors.

Education: A Master's Degree from an accredited college or university, in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or Marriage and Family Therapy.

Licensure/Certification: Certification with Missouri Credentialing Board in drug, alcohol, or substance abuse. Valid driver's license and auto insurance.

Preferred Experience: 1-year experience working in a substance abuse treatment, outpatient treatment, residential treatment and/or similar facility that provides services to children and families.

Skills:

Requires Intermediate computer skills in typing/keyboarding, Microsoft Word and Excel programs as well as Outlook email.

Task Expectations

• Provide individual, group, and family substance use counseling services and drug prevention education.
• Complete assessments such as substance abuse evaluations, trauma screenings, and suicide risk assessments.
• Administer and document drug testing as needed.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of client interactions, including weekly progress notes and treatment planning.
• Attend and participate in weekly supervision and strategic planning meetings.
• Collaborate with partner agencies and co-facilitate community forums and initiatives.
• Deliver educational sessions on substance use, prevention, and treatment to staff and stakeholders.
• Consult with interdisciplinary treatment teams to evaluate and support client progress.
• Plan and lead group activities related to treatment goals.
• Assist in managing client behavior through intervention techniques as needed.
• Collect and input data for outcome measurements.
• Maintain up-to-date professional certification in accordance with Missouri state regulations.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by supervisor or leadership.

Must be 21 years old to apply

Pre-employment drug screen, physical, and background check required

Benefits:

• Paid Time Off

Enjoy a generous amount of leave to support your work-life balance.

• Paid Parental Leave

Receive financial support during parental leave to help you spend quality time with your new family member.

• Health, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance

Comprehensive insurance coverage to keep you and your family healthy and protected.

• 403(b) with Company Match

Retirement savings plan with company contributions to help you plan for your future.

• Tuition Reimbursement

Financial assistance for continuing education and professional development.

• Professional Licensure and Certification Reimbursement

Support for obtaining and renewing professional licenses and certifications.

• Employee Assistance Program

Confidential support for personal and professional challenges, including counseling and resources.

• Wellness Benefits

Access to health screenings and mental health support to promote overall well-being.

Why KVC?

KVC is a nonprofit child placing and behavioral health agency with a long legacy of compassionately serving children and families. We are committed to providing our employees with a supportive and rewarding work environment. We also believe in the importance of work-life balance, and we offer a variety of programs and resources to help our employees achieve it (Wellbeing Committee, DEI+B Committee, Talent Development Programs, etc.).

At KVC Health Systems, our employees are our greatest asset. Based on the voice of our employees, KVC debuted with a 77 Work Wellbeing score on Indeed, a rating so high and rare that it places KVC among the top 1% of employers nationally. We are committed to providing a positive, supportive work environment where you can do your best work and love coming to work every day.