Addictions Counselor

Embrave • Colorado Springs, CO

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About The Position

The Addiction Counselor provides direct therapeutic services, including group and individual treatment, to adults with substance use disorders. The role requires thorough knowledge of substance use disorders, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, evidence-based assessments, and treatment practices. The counselor conducts clinical assessments and follow-ups, collaborates with clients on treatment plans, delivers approved treatment curricula, evaluates outcomes, maintains clinical documentation, participates in mental health on-call duties, and provides crisis intervention and de-escalation. The role also involves collaboration across departments and with community partners, respect for cultural diversity, and responsible stewardship of organizational resources and information.

Requirements

• Hold a Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) Licensed Addiction Counselor license in good standing; OR hold current DORA Certified Addiction Specialist certification (previously Certified Addictions Counselor II (CAC II) or higher, including CAC III) in good standing, along with one of the following DORA credentials in good standing: Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate (LPCC), Licensed Social Worker Candidate (SWC), or Addictions Counselor Candidate (ADDC).
• Thorough knowledge of substance use disorders, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, evidence-based assessments, and treatment practices.

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial clinical assessments using standardized tools, including the ASAM Assessment, covering areas such as mental health, substance use disorder, trauma, and daily living skills.
• Administer follow-up assessments.
• Conduct group and individual therapeutic interventions.
• Collaborate with clients to develop comprehensive treatment plans addressing priority needs, agreed-upon actions, and desired outcomes.
• Use approved curricula to facilitate weekly groups and/or provide individual treatment.
• Evaluate and report treatment progress and outcomes.
• Complete accurate and timely clinical assessments, intakes, treatment plans and reviews, monthly reports, progress notes, and discharge summaries.
• Participate in mental health on-call duties.
• Provide crisis intervention and de-escalation.
• Promote and demonstrate Embrave’s Mission, Vision, and Core Values.
• Develop and maintain working relationships with departments, management, regulatory agencies, and community partners.
• Embrace cultural diversity within the organization and community.
• Responsibly manage entrusted human, financial, and material resources, as well as data and information.
• Perform other job-related duties as required.

Benefits

• More than 14 paid holidays
• Vacation, sick, and personal time
• 401(k), Roth, and traditional plans, with a 5% employer match and full vesting after two years
• Employer-paid Employee Assistance
• Medical ICHRA plans, dental, and vision coverage
• Employer-paid life insurance for employees and dependents
• Voluntary accident, critical illness, hospital, identity theft, and legal support benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed