BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CLINICIAN IV (On-Site #00152) - Pueblo

CROSSROADS TURNING POINTS INC•Pueblo, CO

11d•$70,000 - $79,500•Onsite

About The Position

We're excited to offer a hiring bonus to new team members! You’ll receive $500 in your first paycheck, and once you complete the EIRP period, you’ll get an extra $4,500. Please note that this bonus is available exclusively for our external candidates. Are you on a journey to find personal and professional fulfillment? At Crossroads Turning Points, we recognize the importance of making a positive impact on others' lives. By helping individuals navigate the challenges of substance misuse and mental health, you can play a vital role in guiding them toward a healthier lifestyle and lasting recovery. Our caring team provides personal support in a warm, welcoming environment to everyone who walks through our doors. We are seeking a compassionate and dynamic individual to join our team as a Behavioral Health Clinician IV for the unit. This role involves providing co-occurring counseling services for individuals, couples, families, and groups. Please note that all applicants must undergo a pre-employment drug screening, which includes testing for marijuana, as well as a comprehensive background check and TB Test.

Requirements

Minimum of a master’s degree in social work, psychology, or counseling.
Requires licensure as an LPC, LCSW, or LMFT.
Minimum of 2 (two) years working in the mental health field.
Must understand the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) and SOAR level of care criteria.
Must have solid verbal and written communication skills.
Computer skills are required.
CPR and first-aid certification (the agency pays for initial training and renewals).
Valid driver's license and insurability.

Nice To Haves

CAS is preferred, in addition to the license, and must be able to obtain CAS certification within 18 months of the hire date.
Previous substance misuse treatment experience and expertise with trauma preferred.
Demonstrated experience working with interdisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

Conducts co-occurring patient assessments. Places patients into appropriate levels of care.
Conducts group, family, and individual counseling sessions. May conduct psycho-educational or family groups.
Works with co-occurring patients to develop and update treatment plans and goals.
Monitors patient behaviors and progress. Incorporates behavior modification and stress management therapy to assist patients in controlling substance misuse and other problems.
Administers and analyzes patient testing instruments, reviewing test results to evaluate patient needs.
Provides patients with therapeutic projects, recreational therapy, or other activities.
Assures that all documentation is complete by established deadlines. Maintains patient records in accordance with licensing regulations. Regularly reports clinical status to the unit supervisor.
Participates in patient staffing with the appropriate team and communicates with community referral sources, including probation, parole, and DSS.
Crisis intervention and hospitalization coordination as needed.
Coordinates and refers to supportive services in the community to supplement treatment and counseling. Assist patients in obtaining services to become self-sufficient and prevent relapses in a timely manner.
May be required to assist in urine/breath testing and monitoring.
Must travel to outlying sites to train and treat patients.
Maintain OTP caseload and conduct annual updates to the Colorado Client Assessment Record (CCAR) and the Drug/Alcohol Coordinated Data System.