BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CLINICIAN IV - OPIOID ABATEMENT

CROSSROADS TURNING POINTS INC•Colorado Springs, CO

9d•$70,000 - $79,500•Onsite

About The Position

Crossroads Turning Points is seeking a Behavioral Health Clinician IV for its opioid abatement unit. The clinician provides co-occurring counseling services to individuals, couples, families, and groups and supports people dealing with substance misuse and mental health challenges. The role includes maintaining an OTP caseload, traveling to outlying sites to train and treat patients, and completing required patient assessments and annual updates. Applicants must complete a pre-employment drug screening, including marijuana testing, a comprehensive background check, and a TB test. The position requires a master's degree in social work, psychology, or counseling and licensure as an LPC, LCSW, or LMFT. A CAS credential is preferred; candidates without it must be able to obtain CAS certification within 18 months of hire. The role is based at 1026 Maxwell Street in Colorado Springs, Colorado, and combines office and clinical settings. It is an exempt position with a stated annual salary range of $70,000 to $79,500.

Requirements

Master's degree in social work, psychology, or counseling.
Current licensure as an LPC, LCSW, or LMFT.
At least two years of experience working in the mental health field.
Able to obtain CAS certification within 18 months of hire if not already certified.
Understanding of American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) and SOAR level-of-care criteria.
Solid verbal and written communication skills.
Computer skills.
CPR and first-aid certification; the agency pays for initial training and renewals.
Valid driver's license and insurability.
Ability to stand, walk, sit, and drive for extended periods.
Must complete pre-employment drug screening, comprehensive background check, and TB test.

Nice To Haves

CAS certification.
Previous substance misuse treatment experience.
Expertise with trauma.
Demonstrated experience working with interdisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

Conduct co-occurring patient assessments and place patients at the appropriate level of care.
Conduct group, family, and individual counseling sessions, including psychoeducational or family groups as needed.
Work with co-occurring patients to develop and update treatment plans and goals.
Monitor patient behavior and progress.
Use behavior modification and stress management therapy to help patients manage substance misuse and other problems.
Administer and analyze patient testing instruments and review results to evaluate patient needs.
Provide therapeutic projects, recreational therapy, or other activities.
Complete documentation by established deadlines and maintain patient records in accordance with licensing regulations.
Regularly report clinical status to the unit supervisor.
Participate in patient staffing with the appropriate team and communicate with community referral sources, including probation, parole, and DSS.
Provide crisis intervention and arrange hospitalization as needed.
Coordinate and refer patients to community support services that supplement treatment and counseling.
Assist patients in obtaining services that support self-sufficiency and relapse prevention.
Assist with urine and breath testing and monitoring as required.
Travel to outlying sites to train and treat patients.
Maintain an OTP caseload and complete annual Colorado Client Assessment Record (CCAR) and Drug/Alcohol Coordinated Data System updates.