ACT Team Licensed Addictions Counselor
Listed on 2026-02-01
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Healthcare
Mental Health, Substance Abuse Counselor
The Guidance Center (TGC) is the Community Mental Health Center and Certified Behavioral Health Clinic serving Leavenworth, Atchison, and Jefferson counties in Kansas. We provide high-quality care to all individuals, regardless of their financial circumstances. Joining the team at TGC offers you the chance to make a meaningful impact on the most vulnerable members of our community. At our center, we offer a unique combination of counseling, case management, psychosocial, and medication services, all under one roof.
We are deeply committed to our clients and are dedicated to implementing a comprehensive model of care.
ACT Team Licensed Addictions Counselor
In this role, you will be responsible for providing outpatient alcohol/drug evaluation and treatment services to clients participating in the Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) team. You will work closely with clients in the community who have co-occurring substance abuse and mental illness, delivering individualized support through evidence-based treatment approaches.
Benefits- Competitive salary range of $72,940 - $77,940 per year, commensurate with previous relevant experience
- Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
- KPERS Retirement System
- Generous Paid Time Off and 11 Paid Holidays per year
- Aflac, Voluntary Life, and Legal Shield Voluntary Insurance Products
- Paid Education Time Off to obtain CEU’s and Licensure Reimbursement
- Participation in the PSLF loan forgiveness program
We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
RequirementsRequired:
- Bachelor's degree in an addiction-related field, psychology, social work, human services, or another related area with 33 credit hours of specific coursework in addiction counseling.
- Licensed by the Kansas Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board as a Licensed Addictions Counselor (LAC) by the first day of employment.
- Two years' experience in providing alcohol/drug assessment and treatment.
Preferred:
- Experience working with clients being induced on Suboxone and/or withdrawing from opioids.
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