Job Description
If you are looking for a rewarding job where you can make a difference then take a look at KVC Kentucky and all the things we do! Are you called to help those struggling with substance abuse? You can help us combat the opioid epidemic in Kentucky with a career at KVC.People matter, and that’s why we exist. By providing in-home behavioral healthcare, family preservation and reunification, foster care and youth substance abuse treatment, KVC Kentucky touches the lives of over 12,000 children and families each year. Our services are in-home, strengths-based, and driven by a focus on the safety, permanency, and wellbeing of the child and family.KVC is accredited by The Joint Commission, considered a gold standard in healthcare. Our 200+ passionate, dedicated staff working from 8 locations across the state help strengthen individuals and families each day. Join us in enriching and enhancing the lives of children and families.Job DescriptionKVC Kentucky is seeking an In Home Addiction Counselor / Therapist to provide assessment and clinical services in accordance with the guidelines for the KSTEP program for which the specialist is working. The In Home Addiction Counselor / Therapist will complete face to face intake with client/family/caregiver and initiate comprehensive assessment for addiction recovery care. Provide screening and assessment services which shall result in determination of inclusion or exclusion for appropriate program and services. Identify treatment needs, formulate treatment recommendations and develop a comprehensive, assessment-driven treatment plan. The In Home Addiction Counselor / Therapist will utilize evidence-based treatment modalities to provide therapeutic services.Benefits of In Home Addiction Counselor / Therapist
-Flexible Schedule-Excellent Supervised Support System-Company Phone-Mileage Compensation-401(k)-401(k) matching-Dental insurance-Employee assistance programRequirements of In Home Addiction Counselor / Therapist-Masters Degree in Social Work-Must be eligible for Licensure (CSW, LPCA, etc.)(applicants looking to schedule there CSW may still apply)-Valid Driver's License and Car InsuranceResponsibilities of In Home Addiction Counselor / Therapist-Completing face-to-face intake-Provide screening and assessment services-Identifying treatment needs-Formulate treatment recommendations-Develop a comprehensive assessment-driven treatment planClick "Apply Now" to begin the hiring process!Funding for this position provided through the Cabinet for Health & Family Services with Kentucky State Funds and/or Federal Funds.KVC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age or disability.
At KVC Health Systems, our 2,800 caring team members work every day to strengthen families, prevent child abuse and neglect, and help both children and adults achieve mental wellness. We all need connection! And at KVC, our employees are our greatest asset and strength, helping the people we serve experience the power of connection to themselves, their family and friends, and to professionals who can help them thrive.
We're working toward a bold vision: a world in which every person is SAFE and CONNECTED to a strong family and a healthy community. No more child abuse and neglect. No more untreated mental illness or addiction. Parents no longer pass down the cycles of violence, substance use or trauma that they experienced as children. Instead, families have the skills and supportive connections they need to thrive. Every individual has unlimited possibilities and can reach their full potential. This is why the KVC team comes to work every day, providing family strengthening services, mental and behavioral healthcare, foster care, adoption and inpatient children’s mental health treatment. People are facing serious challenges, and community needs are greater than ever. Will you join us?
Since 1970, KVC has grown from a single home for at-risk children to a national organization serving over 80,000 children and families each year in Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, Kentucky and West Virginia. KVC also provides training and consultation around the world. We're a family of private, nonprofit 501(c)3 organizations committed to enriching and enhancing the lives of children and families. Learn more at www.kvc.org.