Licensed Addiction Counselor

Licensed Addiction Counselor (LAC) – Mental Health & Substance Use Clinician

Location: McPherson, 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 McPherson, Kansas.

Please note: This position requires regular on-site presence in our McPherson office. Candidates must be able to commute reliably to McPherson, 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 for FULL TIME Position:

• 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