Current Job Listings

The Operations Assistant I provides accounting/billing support and contributes to other projects related to the facilitation of local agency programming and activities. DCCCA-Pratt offers outpatient substance abuse treatment for adolescents and adults in Pratt County and surrounding communities. Treatment interventions include: individual and group counseling, assessments, family sessions, court-ordered alcohol & drug evaluations, and an eight hour Alcohol Drug Information School. Appointments are offered via tele-health technology or in office sessions.

DCCCA is recruiting for Peer Support Specialists (also known in the industry as Recovery Coaches and Peer Mentors) to serve in Lawrence Memorial Hospital’s Emergency Department. Peer Support Specialists serve an integral role in clients’ substance use disorder recovery. Specifically, Peers engage with clients arriving in the Emergency Department who may need access to social detox services, by describing their role as a Peer, what social detox is, and what to expect. Peers are advocates for clients; they collaborate with community partners, conduct social detox screenings, determine best placement for services, and transport clients to social detox locations. We are looking for candidates with at least two years of demonstrated personal recovery experience. Successful candidates are compassionate, are self-motivated, gauge risk, and can establish positive working relationships with community partners. This position, located in the Emergency Department, also requires a high level of mental and emotional resilience.

The Behavioral Health Therapist provides approved treatment services to clients and their families and consultation/training to program staff. Lawrence Outpatient Treatment Services offers outpatient substance abuse treatment and mental health counseling for adolescents and adults in the Lawrence, KS, area. Treatment interventions include: individual and group counseling, assessments, family sessions, court-ordered alcohol & drug evaluations, and an eight hour Alcohol Drug Information School. Appointments are offered via tele-health technology or in office sessions.

The CPA Waiver Specialist provides on-going support services to foster families. Under the supervision of the CPA Coordinator and while working closely with other assigned staff, the CPA Waiver Specialist will provide intake services and assist with placement recommendations and/or service planning. The CPA Waiver Specialist also assists with recruiting and training foster families while also providing support, professional guidance and crisis assistance. DCCCA has been a licensed Child Placing Agency in the state of Kansas since 2001. CPA staff work with foster parents to assist in providing the best possible services for children and families. We believe in every child's right to a stable placement with trained foster parents who are dedicated to his or her emotional and physical well-being, their educational opportunity, and permanency with the birth or adoptive family.

Family Preservation Services (FPS) provides intensive in-home services and case management services to families who have one or more children at risk of out-of-home placement or who will be at risk of out-of-home placement at birth.

DCCCA's Community-Based Services program in Oklahoma works with local community coalitions to design a comprehensive approach to address non-medical use of prescription drugs among youth ages 12-15. Additionally the program provides Mental Health First Aid Training for the State of Oklahoma and administers the SAFE (teen traffic safety) program. The Administrative Assistant facilitates the flow of communication and other information throughout the department and contributes to the facilitation of agency-programming and activities.

DCCCA has been a licensed Child Placing Agency in the state of Kansas since 2001. CPA staff work with foster parents to assist in providing the best possible services for children and families. We believe in every child's right to a stable placement with trained foster parents who are dedicated to his or her emotional and physical well-being, their educational opportunity, and permanency with the birth or adoptive family. The CPA Supervisor assists the CPA Coordinators in achieving compliance with CPA requirements and provides support and leadership to assigned staff.

Family Preservation Services (FPS) provides intensive in-home services and case management services to families who have one or more children at risk of out-of-home placement or who will be at risk of out-of-home placement at birth. The Family Support Worker provides for the safety, stability and well-being of children and families during the referral period by delivering culturally competent services to children and families that are responsive to the unique needs of the family.

First Step at Lake View offers substance abuse treatment designed to meet the unique needs of women, pregnant women, and women with dependent children. Treatment interventions include: non-medical detox, short term residential treatment, intensive outpatient services with or without supportive housing, outpatient counseling and primary healthcare collaboration. A licensed childcare, parenting, case management and mental health services are integrated into the holistic treatment program. First Step at Lake View is situated in a quiet campus setting with large areas of green space and relaxing views from all areas of the grounds and a high quality children’s playground. Outpatient substance abuse or mental health counseling are offered via tele-health technology or in office sessions.

DCCCA seeks a collaborative, self-directed leader to serve as Chief Operations Officer. Reporting to the CEO, the successful candidate will join a team of compassionate individuals who are motivated by DCCCA’s mission of providing social and community services that improve the safety, health, and well-being of those we serve. This is a salaried position, full-time, on-site, responsible for directing a team of approximately 20 employees through 5 direct reports. Working at DCCCA means devoting time and energy to serving others. In turn, the health, well-being, and work/life balance of our team members and their families is of the utmost importance. DCCCA offers a competitive benefits program that reflects our mission and values and supports the growth and well-being of our team members.

DCCCA seeks a decisive, strategic leader to serve as Chief Behavioral Health Officer. Reporting to the CEO, the successful candidate will join a team of compassionate individuals who are motivated by DCCCA’s mission of providing social and community services that improve the safety, health, and well-being of those we serve. The Chief Behavioral Health Officer will direct a team of approximately 90 employees through 4 direct reports, with a focus on leadership development. We are looking for individuals that enjoy strategic planning, big picture problem-solving, and collaboration. Cultivating relationships with the recovery community, funders, local and state agencies to improve health outcomes is a critical element of this role, requiring effective collaboration with other DCCCA programs, such as child welfare, community-based services, and prevention.

Family Preservation Services (FPS) provides intensive in-home services and case management services to families who have one or more children at risk of out-of-home placement or who will be at risk of out-of-home placement at birth. The Therapist completes and analyzes initial and on-going family assessments related to safety, stability and well-being, including mental health, substance abuse, education, emotional, social and physical well-being, parenting and parent-child relationships

The Child Placing Agency Specialist provides on-going support services to foster families which includes assisting with children placed within the home. Under supervision of the Child Placing Agency Supervisor and while working closely with other assigned staff, Child Placing Agency Specialists will provide intake services and assist with placement recommendations and/or service planning. The Child Placing Agency Specialist will also help by recruiting and training foster families while also providing emotional support, professional guidance and crisis assistance.

The CPA Adoption Specialist provides on-going support services to foster and adoptive families who are in the process of adopting from the child welfare system. Under supervision of the CPA Supervisor and while working closely with other staff, the CPA Adoption Specialist will assist with adoptive family assessments and assist matching children with families.

The Traffic Safety Specialist will provide Missouri and Iowa communities with resources and information on the importance of seatbelt use and how to share this message with the youth in their area.

The Behavioral Health program in Wichita, Kansas is seeking a master’s level paid intern to work with staff in our residential and outpatient facility. DCCCA’s comprehensive continuum of substance abuse treatment and outpatient mental health counseling in Wichita offers gender-responsive and family focused services for both men and women. Substance abuse treatment services include non-medical detoxification, short term intensive and extended stay residential programs, intensive outpatient modalities, outpatient counseling and primary healthcare collaboration. Outpatient counseling for both substance use and mental health needs are facilitated via tele-health technology or in office sessions. DCCCA’s unique gender responsive program provides services to women, women with dependent children, and pregnant women. A licensed childcare, parenting, case management and mental health services are integrated into the substance abuse treatment modalities.

Family Preservation Services (FPS) provides intensive in-home services and case management services to families who have one or more children at risk of out-of-home placement or who will be at risk of out-of-home placement at birth. Family mentors provide one on one support to clients. They offer guidance and support to people who are struggling with substance abuse. They generally have first-hand experience with similar traumatic events or circumstances and work closely with a variety of professionals to provide counseling and rehabilitation. Family Mentors also provide for the safety and well-being of the children and families by delivering culturally competent services to the unique needs of the family.

DCCCA provides community coalitions with coaching, tools and resources enabling them to engage in comprehensive strategic planning focused on behavioral health prevention including substance abuse prevention, mental health promotion, suicide prevention and problem gambling awareness and prevention. The Community Support Specialist provides consultation, technical assistance, and training services to community coalitions, in collaboration with the Kansas Department on Aging and Disability Services (KDADS), the Kansas Prevention Partnership Network (KPPN), and other statewide prevention contractors.

DCCCA is recruiting for a SUD Counselor to provide approved treatment services to clients and their families. We are looking for intrinsically motivated, flexible, and professional individuals. Successful candidates are passionate about making a difference in the lives and legacy of others. DCCCA’s comprehensive continuum of substance abuse treatment and outpatient mental health counseling in Wichita offers gender-responsive and family focused services for both men and women. Located in Wichita, one of Kansas’s largest metropolitan areas, DCCCA clients come primarily from Sedgwick County but are accepted from referral sources state-wide. Substance abuse treatment services include non-medical detoxification, short term intensive and extended stay residential programs, intensive outpatient modalities, outpatient counseling and primary healthcare collaboration. Outpatient counseling for both substance use and mental health needs are facilitated via tele-health technology or in office sessions. DCCCA’s unique gender responsive program provides services to women, women with dependent children, and pregnant women. A licensed childcare, parenting, case management and mental health services are integrated into the substance abuse treatment modalities.

DCCCA is recruiting for Family Preservation Specialists to serve families in the Wichita and surrounding areas. Therapists serve an integral role in keeping Kansas families together. Successful candidates are able to anticipate needs before they arise and passionate about serving as a change agent. We are looking for intrinsically motivated individuals who are driven to support children and families through significant challenges. If you would enjoy experiencing success and growth alongside families, please apply. You bring the compassion; we will bring the training and support.

The Child Placing Agency Placement Specialist accepts referral information from contractors regarding potential placements then coordinates the placements through networking and established community contacts.