Substance Abuse Counselor – Manhattan, KS | Full-Time

Location: Flint Hills Job Corps Center, Manhattan, KS

Employment Details

• Position: Substance Abuse Counselor / TEAP Specialist
• Employment Type: Full-Time
• Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8-hour shifts
• Experience: Minimum 1 year
• Population: Adolescents and young adults, generally ages 16–24
• Certification: Active, unrestricted substance abuse certification or license preferred, such as CADC or CRADC
• Setting: Job Corps residential and career-training environment

Position Overview

JR Enterprise is seeking a Substance Abuse Counselor / TEAP Specialist to support the health, wellness, personal development, and employability of young people enrolled in the Job Corps program.

The Substance Abuse Counselor will maintain and coordinate the center's Trainee Employee Assistance Program (TEAP) and Tobacco Use Prevention Program (TUPP), with emphasis on substance-use prevention, education, assessment, counseling, intervention, relapse prevention, staff training, and connection to community resources.

The counselor will work collaboratively with medical, mental health, counseling, education, recreation, and administrative teams to help students address substance-use concerns and overcome barriers affecting their health, education, personal development, and future employment.

Schedule

• Monday – Friday
• Full-Time
• 8-hour shifts
• Primarily weekday daytime schedule
• Collaborative work with medical, counseling, mental health, education, residential, and recreation teams

Qualifications

• Active, unrestricted substance abuse certification or license preferred, such as CADC or CRADC, meeting applicable state requirements
• Minimum 1 year of relevant experience
• Experience working with adolescents, young adults, behavioral health, substance-use disorders, counseling, or related populations preferred
• Strong knowledge of substance-use prevention, assessment, intervention, and relapse-prevention principles
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and counseling skills
• Computer proficiency and ability to maintain accurate documentation
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple student needs

Core Responsibilities

• Develop, coordinate, and maintain an effective Trainee Employee Assistance Program (TEAP) and Tobacco Use Prevention Program (TUPP).
• Provide individual counseling and personal-development sessions regarding substance use, misuse, dependency, and related behavioral concerns.
• Assess students with identified substance-use problems and develop individualized intervention plans.
• Provide TEAP/TUPP orientation and education to students and instructors.
• Provide substance-use prevention and education to students and staff.
• Support students in identifying triggers, developing coping strategies, and building healthy alternatives to substance use.
• Provide relapse-prevention education, counseling, groups, and support services.
• Provide input to the counseling services department for necessary counseling and referral of students with substance-use problems.
• Coordinate with medical, psychiatric, counseling, health education, residential, recreation, and other center departments.
• Provide consultation to center leadership regarding substance-use concerns, staffing, training, services, and community resources.
• Assist in developing substance-use-related materials, health education programming, operating procedures, and wellness initiatives.
• Provide ongoing staff training focused on substance-use awareness, identification, prevention, intervention, and reporting.
• Work with recreation staff to develop healthy recreational and community-based alternatives.
• Refer students to appropriate inpatient, outpatient, community-based, and specialized treatment resources as needed.
• Support students in overcoming substance-use-related barriers to education, training, personal development, and future employment.

Clinical & Counseling Focus

The position emphasizes prevention and early intervention, including (but not limited to):

• Substance-use assessment
• Individual counseling
• Substance-use education
• Healthy coping and decision-making
• Support addressing substance use as a barrier to education and employment

Staff Education & Program Development

The Substance Abuse Counselor will support a center-wide culture of substance-use awareness and prevention by:

• Conducting staff education and training
• Helping staff recognize signs of substance-use problems
• Providing guidance regarding appropriate reporting and intervention
• Developing educational materials and presentations
• Supporting center-wide prevention initiatives
• Collaborating with leadership on substance-use-related policies and procedures
• Participating in multidisciplinary case reviews and student-support planning

Why should you consider this position?

This opportunity allows a Substance Abuse Counselor to work directly with young people at a critical stage of personal, educational, and professional development.

For a behavioral health professional interested in working with adolescents and young adults, this position provides an opportunity to make a meaningful impact by helping students address substance-use challenges while developing the skills, confidence, and healthy behaviors needed for their future.

Why Join JR Enterprise?

At JR Enterprise, we are committed to delivering exceptional healthcare professionals to federal and military clients nationwide. Our providers play a direct role in supporting service members, veterans, and mission-critical healthcare operations. 

When you join our team, you become part of an organization dedicated to professionalism, integrity, and excellence in healthcare staffing. 

Data Protection & Privacy:

JR Enterprise, LLC collects personal information provided by applicants solely for recruitment purposes. All information is stored securely and handled in compliance with applicable federal and state privacy laws. Candidate data will not be shared with third parties without consent, except as required by law. By submitting your application, you consent to the processing of your information for recruitment purposes in accordance with our privacy policy.

Equal Opportunity:

JR Enterprise, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

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