Addiction Counselor
About The Position
Valley-Wide Health Systems, Inc. (Valley-Wide) welcomes and is committed to all patients and populations within our large multi-county service area throughout southern Colorado. As a non-profit, Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), we provide premier primary and preventive care you can trust at our 34 service sites strategically located throughout multiple rural counties. We are hiring an Addiction Counselor who will evaluate and aid individuals dealing with substance use disorders. The Addiction Counselor will develop personalized treatment plans, conduct therapeutic sessions, and collaborate with a dedicated team to support clients on their journey to recovery.
Requirements
- Currently have Certified Addiction Specialist (CAS) or a licensed Addiction Counselor credential
- Successfully complete a background check and drug screening testing.
Nice To Haves
- Bilingual skills( English/ Spanish) desirable but not required
Responsibilities
- Provide clinical assessments, problem identification, need for medical necessity (DSM 5 criteria/justification), evidence-based treatment modality, crisis intervention, individual/family/group therapy or other activities, case management, advocacy, and outreach/prevention and intervention.
- For assigned caseload, shall develop and monitor treatment plans, monitor treatment progress, document significant interactions, and maintain clinical charts and other reporting data
- Maintain confidentiality and adherence to HIPAA requirements at all times.
- Coordinate comprehensive treatment—internally and externally—with high quality, holistic care as the expected outcome.
Benefits
- Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM schedule
- Annual CME Allowance of $1,000.00 (Prorated based on hire date)
- Discounted Tuition Rates, career development and CEU opportunities
- Vacation – 15 days accrued/year
- Sick – 12 days accrued/year
- Holidays – 8 days/year + 2 Floating
- FREE Health Insurance (Other healthcare coverage plan options available)
- MASA – Employer paid Air Ambulance Coverage
- Employer paid Basic Life, LTD, STD
- Retirement Match
- Malpractice Insurance- through the FTCA
- Health, Dental, Vision Insurance, Health Reimbursement Arrangement, Flexible Spending Account, Dollar cost averaging Retirement Plan
- National Health Service Corps (NHSC) & Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC) certified sites (Loan Repayment Options)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
