PRN (as needed) Behavioral Health Advocate Youth Recovery Center

Valley View • Glenwood Springs, CO

8d • Onsite

About The Position

We're looking for PRN (as needed) Behavioral Health Advocates to join our Youth Recovery Center team! Must have a passion for working with teenagers! Interns welcome to apply! As the Behavioral Health Advocate, you will: Monitors clients’ progress in treatment by providing group and individual education. Assists with social skills training, aftercare planning, and individual assignments. Assesses level of risk and makes appropriate clinical judgment for the resolution of client emergencies, resulting in a safe outcome.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Must be willing to participate in certified addiction counselor training and complete Certified Addiction Specialist/Technician credential within 2 years of hire.
• BLS through the American Heart Association or obtained within 30 days of hire.
• At least 21 yrs of age

Nice To Haves

• BA/BS degree preferred

Responsibilities

• Supervises clients in complying with program rules, guidelines, and directives while they participate in all aspects of the program.
• Participates in evaluation of clients’ progress in weekly staff meetings and daily shift change.
• Assists in clients’ treatment planning.
• Encourages client motivation through one-to-one meetings.
• Completes required documentation on clients including observations of behavior changes in clients and accomplishment of treatment goals.
• Attends regularly scheduled staff meetings and in services to enhance Supports the milieu by intervening with behavioral concerns and encouraging clients’ social skills.
• Transports clients to community activities.

Benefits

• Retirement plans 401(a) and 403(b) plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• Annual Bonus to eligible PRN employees based upon organizational and individual performance.
• Employee discount on Valley View Medical Services
• Use of Sunlight and Aspen SkiCo day passes

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: High school or GED