Kaniksu Community Health is a non-profit, award winning Community Health Center that provides integrated, team-based healthcare in north Idaho.

The healthcare landscape can be difficult to navigate and we are here to help guide our patients through their healthcare journey, making an impact in their lives each and every day. Regardless of how a patient can pay, or the severity of their concerns, we help find solutions.

Patients consider us their partner in healthcare, over the course of their life and the spectrum of their health needs. From prevention and wellness to medical, dental, and behavioral health. From pediatric to geriatrics, we believe that quality healthcare should be accessible, approachable and affordable for everyone.

We don’t just say it. We prove it.

• In one year we decreased the rate of patients with uncontrolled diabetes by 20%.
• We rank in the top 10% of CHC’s in the country for clinical quality.
• We report the highest level of control in the state for our hypertensive population.

But we’re not just invested in our patients – we’re invested in our people. We know that our overall success is a combined effort and we therefore strive to provide opportunities for our employees to learn, grow and thrive. We are proud to have built a positive and engaged team with a "family" spirit. Our team members must know exactly what we are working on and why, and how their everyday work contributes to successfully achieving this goal.

The benefits of working for KCH include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance
• Education Assistance and Guided Career Pathways
• 4% 401K employer match
• Year round, affordable on-site childcare at KCH Kid’s Club

This job might be for you if:

• You like helping people. You are patient, level headed, and cool under pressure.
• You love taking on difficult challenges and finding creative solutions.
• You value doing the right thing over seeking to be right.
• You pay attention to the details - nothing is falling through the cracks on your watch.
• You think on our feet and communicate clearly.
• You are motivated and driven. You volunteer for new challenges without waiting to be asked.
• You have a desire to value the time you spend with us and truly make a difference.

A Kaniksu Community Health Addiction Mental Health Counselor is not just responsible for providing excellent care. They are committed to providing an excellent patient experience while performing essential clinical duties in a fast-paced, productive environment. YOU ARE an essential team member charged with assisting patients in managing their care at Kaniksu Community Health. As an Addiction Mental Health Counselor, a typical day might include:

Providing confidential addiction counseling, education and support to individuals, families and the community. Promoting healthy lifestyles and healthy choices. Perform psychosocial assessments and provide ongoing direct social work services to patients and families. Identify unmet psychosocial needs and develop programs to address those needs.

• Counsel clients or patients, individually or in group sessions, to assist in overcoming dependencies, adjusting to life, or making changes.
• Complete and maintain accurate records or reports regarding the patients' histories and progress, services provided, or other required information.
• Develop client treatment plans based on research, clinical experience, and client histories.
• Formulate and document in the medical record an individualized plan of care for patient in a timely manner, in compliance with departmental guidelines.
• Compliance with documentation standards set by the state and federal guidelines.
• Coordinate counseling efforts with mental health professionals or other health professionals, such as doctors, nurses, or social workers.
• Interview clients, review records, and confer with other professionals to evaluate individuals' mental and physical condition and to determine their suitability for participation in a specific program.
• Review and evaluate clients' progress in relation to measurable goals described in treatment and care plans.
• Provide clients or family members with information about addiction issues and about available services or programs, making appropriate referrals when necessary.
• Coordinate activities with courts, probation officers, community services, or other post-treatment agencies.
• Willingness to attend and participate in off-site meetings and/or seminars.
• Complete assessments.
• Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of this position.
• Provide a wide range of social work services, i.e., direct counseling services, resource management, etc. in accordance with departmental guidelines.
• Knowledge and use of evidence-based best practice therapeutic models.
• Role modeling, organizational, communication and guest-relation skills.
• Other duties as assigned.

Experience Needed to Land this Gig:

LPC, LCPC, LMSW, LCSW or currently enrolled in a Masters degree program in the Behavioral Science Field from an accredited university or college with intent for licensure. Must meet Idaho code for Qualified Substance Use Disorder Professional. Working knowledge of administrative procedure of a Federally funded community health center; computer skills necessary to maintain client charts and communication within the organization; excellent communication skills. Must be able to pass an Idaho Department of Health and Welfare Criminal History Unit enhanced background check.

• Knowledge of industry standards and licensure rules and regulations.
• Participate in reciprocal feedback from counselors and clients.
• Previous experience in counseling.
• Adhere to code of ethics for licensed discipline.
• Knowledge of community resources and networking skills.
• Computer skills necessary to maintain client charts and communication within the organization
• Excellent communication skills.