Counselor Technician

Education Level High School or GED## Description
** Make a Difference as a
* Counselor Technician
* with Re Discover
** Join ReDiscover's
** CoEd
* * Department and be part of a mission-driven organization that's been transforming lives for over 50 years. As a non-profit community mental health center serving southeastern Jackson County, Missouri, we're passionate about helping individuals impacted by mental illness or substance use find hope, support, and healing.
* 700+ dedicated professionals
* Over five decades of community impact
* A culture grounded in compassion, collaboration, and growth
** About the CoEd Program
** The Coed Substance Use Disorder program aims to help adults with a substance use or co-occurring disorder in an outpatient or residential setting. Through medication assisted treatment, paired with individualized therapy, group education, and case management, the Coed Substance Use Disorder program offers a well rounded holistic approach to client's needs.
** What You'll Do
*** Monitors clients in a safe environment, performing and documenting client safety rounds. This includes ADL monitoring and coaching (i.e. life skills, communication skills, community integration, etc.).
* Facilitates structured activities with clients in accordance with their goals and treatment plan.
* Demonstrates culturally competent respect for all clients, guests and staff through verbal and non-verbal behaviors and assists them as needed.
* Maintains cleanliness of the program space.
* Safeguards Protected Health Information (written and electronically) and maintains confidentiality. This may include providing written documentation, scanning and/or uploading records into the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system. This may also include requesting and/or releasing client information or medical records.
** Requirements of the Position
*** Availability to work a Full TIme schedule (40 hours per week) Mon-Fri 7A-3:30P; all new hires are required to attend a
** one-week ReDiscover orientation
** as part of the onboarding process.
* High School Diploma or GED.
* A valid Missouri Class E automobile operator's license (or equivalent license in another state).
* Must carry all appropriate insurance on the vehicle being driven, necessary to comply with Missouri or Kansas State Law.
* Working knowledge of mental illness and substance use disorders preferred.
* Excellent customer service skills with a recovery focus.
* Strong written, oral and interpersonal communication skills.
* Intermediate computer skills in typing/keyboarding, Microsoft Word and Excel programs as well as the use of email.
** Grow With Us
** We're committed to your professional development and will support your growth as a Counselor Technician through training, collaboration, and meaningful work.