Licensed Addiction Counselor / in Brighton

CorrHealth•Greeley, CO

16d•Onsite

About The Position

The Licensed Addiction Counselor position provides substance use disorder services to the inmate population, to include formal and informal behavioral health evaluations, diagnostic assessments, and clinical interventions. This role involves direct behavioral health care, counseling, and communication with inmates regarding their treatment and medication. The counselor also serves as a consultant to unit staff, monitors inmate treatment, and ensures continuity of care through referrals and documentation. Electronic documentation is crucial for maintaining comprehensive inmate behavioral health records. The position requires adherence to professional, departmental, and organizational standards, as well as participation in staff meetings and in-service training.

Requirements

Master's level education: MA Clinical Psych, MA Counseling, MA Social Work, or related field
Active Licensed Addiction Counselor (LAC) credential; in good standing with the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA)
Proficient in behavioral therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, etc.
Experience in patient assessment and care
Minimum of two (2) years of experience working with alcohol and/or drug addicted individuals and/or in the field of substance abuse counseling
Must maintain all certifications, educational requirements, licensing, etc. for this position
Must have current CPR/BLS certification
Must have current TB test (taken within one year)
Must adhere to all facility policies and procedures as well as the policies and procedures listed in the Employee Handbook
Willing to assist coworkers in the job duties and work overtime if required; may act as a resource to other coworkers
Maintains confidentiality, dignity, and security of health records and protected health information in compliance with HIPAA requirements
Must undergo security training and orientation on facility safety policies and procedures
Must be able to pass a background check and pre-employment drug test (as applicable)

Nice To Haves

Experience providing addiction treatment to a diverse incarcerated population and highly resistive clients, in an inpatient and outpatient setting

Responsibilities

Completes intake assessments
Serves as consultant for unit staff regarding assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning
Supports inmates on medication assisted treatment (MAT)
Monitors inmate treatment and documentation to assure compliance with standards and to assure continuity of care
Establishes a clinical program that includes weekly individual sessions and groups
Provides clinical direction to non-clinical staff in behavioral healthcare and treatment of inmates
Assures continuity of care for inmates by making appropriate referrals and providing necessary information and documentation for receiving facilities, or agencies
Provides crisis intervention
Documents electronically in an accurate and timely manner to provide comprehensive inmate behavioral health records
Provides direct behavioral health care to inmates
Communicates directly with inmates regarding their behavioral health care such as consequences of maladaptive behavior and desired and undesirable effects of prescribed behavioral health medication
Listens to inmate concerns and provides counseling and direction
Communicates to advise, counsel, inform and/or guide staff within the clinical unit, the facility, clinical and administrative supervisors and outside agencies to ensure continuity
Responsible for maintaining standards of the program or work unit through compliance with all applicable professional, departmental, organizational and unit standards
Attends and participates in monthly staff meetings and in-service training as scheduled
Assume additional duties as assigned