Open Rank Mental Health Counselor (Entry – Senior)

University of Colorado•Aurora, CO

12d•Onsite

About The Position

This position provides behavioral health assessments (mental health and drug and alcohol) to adults who are living with Substance Use Disorder (SUD) and dually diagnosed and having difficulty maintaining their mental health needs. This clinical position is responsible for performing counseling duties and will be supervised by a faculty member. This position will work with patients who are in need of mental health treatment.

Requirements

Entry Level: Bachelor's degree in psychology, social work, counseling, human services, or a directly related field from an accredited institution. A combination of education and related technical/military/paraprofessional experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree on a year for year basis. Possess a valid registration in good standing with the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) as a Certified Addictions Specialist (CAS), Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate (LPC-C), Social Worker Candidate (SW-C), Licensed Addiction Counselor Candidate (LAC-C), or Marriage and Family Therapist Candidate (MFT-C).
Intermediate Level: Bachelor's degree in psychology, social work, counseling, human services, or a directly related field from an accredited institution. A combination of education and related technical/military/paraprofessional experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree on a year for year basis. One (1) year of professional level experience in Mental Health, Behavioral Health or closely related field, case management, research of Mental Health, Behavioral Health, or closely related field. Possess a valid registration in good standing with the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) as a Certified Addictions Specialist (CAS), Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate (LPC-C), Social Worker Candidate (SW-C), Licensed Addiction Counselor Candidate (LAC-C), or Marriage and Family Therapist Candidate (MFT-C).
Senior Level: Bachelor's degree in psychology, social work, counseling, human services, or a directly related field from an accredited institution. A combination of education and related technical/military/paraprofessional experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree on a year for year basis. Two (2) years of professional level experience in Mental Health, Behavioral Health or closely related field, case management, research of Mental Health, Behavioral Health, or closely related field. Possess a valid registration in good standing with the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Social Worker (LSW), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) or Licensed Addiction Counselor (LAC). Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.
Must agree to undertake and successfully pass a fingerprint check.
Must agree to undertake and successfully pass a criminal background check and motor vehicle records check.
Must agree to undertake and successfully pass professional references check.
Must possess a driver’s license to operate a passenger vehicle in the State of Colorado or obtain a driver’s license within thirty (30) days from hire date.
Must maintain a valid DORA license that is required for this position, during the entirety of employment in this position.
Well-developed knowledge and skills in determining dually diagnosed patients and coordinates with other staff to provide effective treatment interventions.
Ability to apply critical thinking and conflict resolution skills using creative approaches.
Well-developed knowledge and skill in utilization and diagnosis using DSM V including incidence(s) of trauma.
Strong organizational and time management skills to meet deadlines.
Ability to work with diverse patient populations and be nonjudgmental and respectful of other’s beliefs, values, and culture.
Ability to comply with established rules, policies, and procedures.
Ability to effectively and efficiently manage a diverse workload in a fast-paced, rapidly changing regulatory environment.
Proficient in Microsoft Office programs and ability to learn software programs.
Ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and orally.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees at all levels throughout the institution.
Outstanding customer service skills.
Ability to establish boundaries with clients and exercise discretion (e.g. patient confidentiality).

Nice To Haves

A valid license in good standing issued by the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Marriage and Family Counselor (MFT), or Licensed Addiction Counselor (LAC).
Three (3) or more years of experience working with the dually diagnosed and/or substance using population.
Experience working with probation, human services, social services, criminal justice programs, and/or other referral sources.
Experience conducting individual and/or family counseling.
Experience creating individualized treatment plans and other clinical documentation (for example, DAP notes).
Experience working in a counselor role with opioid-dependent, adult clients.
Experience observing, monitoring, and intervening in drug/alcohol treatment.
Experience with and knowledge of running evidence-based treatment groups with dually diagnosed patients.
Experience with and knowledge of conducting individual therapy with dually diagnosed patients.

Responsibilities

Perform mental health and admission assessments for dually diagnosed population, as well as other therapeutic interventions such as individual and group therapy.
Monitor patients’ psychiatric needs and coordinate treatment, patient care, and/or appointments as necessary.
Maintain accurate and timely documentation in patient charts, according to policy and rules.
Develop and carry out individualized treatment plans and case management duties as needed, to meet the needs of external sources as well as linking client's treatment progress to referral sources.
Provide on-site oversight of clinical interns.
Performing other work as assigned or required.