Open Rank SUD Intake Counselor (Entry – Senior)

University of Colorado•Aurora, CO

1d•$60,257 - $90,172•Onsite

About The Position

This position provides drug and alcohol assessment, psychosocial, and pharmacological treatment to adults who are living with Substance Use Disorder (SUD). This clinical position is responsible for performing counseling duties and will be supervised by a senior counselor, a Clinical Team Lead, and/or the Clinic Manager. This position will primarily work with patients who are participating in Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT), referred from probation departments, and with opioid dependent patients and/or other referral sources (i.e., Department of Social Services). This position is required to share on-call and Saturday coverage duties. Evening hours may be necessary as well. Some positions are morning shifts (5:30 am-2:00 pm) and others may be day/afternoon shifts (10:30 am-7:00 pm).

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in psychology, social work, counseling, human services, or another closely related field from an accredited college or university.
Possess a valid registration in good standing with the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) as a Certified Addictions Specialist (CAS).
One (1) year of professional level experience in clinical, case management, and/or research experience in Mental Health, Behavioral Health, or a closely related field.
Possess a valid registration in good standing with the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) as a 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).
Two (2) years of professional-level experience in clinical, case management, and/or research experience in Mental Health, Behavioral Health, or a 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).
A combination of education and related technical/military/paraprofessional experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree on a year for year basis.
Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Excellent written communication skills.
Ability to manage difficult behaviors.
Ability to engage substance-dependent clients in treatment.
Ability to comply with established rules, policies, and procedures and meet deadlines.
Ability to be open-minded and nonjudgmental.
Ability to develop healthy relationships with clients.
Ability to establish boundaries with clients.
Ability to exercise discretion (e.g., patient confidentiality).
Ability to communicate effectively in written form, which includes the ability to check for typographical, grammatical, and spelling errors.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in psychology, social work, counseling, human services, or another closely related field from an accredited institution.
Experience working in a counselor role with clients who are involved with probation, human services, social services, criminal justice programs, and/or other referral sources.
Experience conducting, leading, or co-leading group counseling sessions.
Experience working in a counselor role with opioid-dependent, adult clients.
Experience conducting individual and/or family counseling.
Experience creating individualized treatment plans and other clinical documentation (for example, DAP notes).
Experience with therapeutic confrontation and structures.
Experience observing, monitoring, and intervening in drug/alcohol treatment.
Entry & Intermediate Level: 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).

Responsibilities

Ensure patient intakes at AOP clinics and the mobile unity (new, returning, internal transfer, external transfer, etc.) are conducted and completed in an accurate, timely manner by completing all required SUD evaluations and assessments for admitting patients into treatment.
Collaborate closely with the AOP intake department and perform any backup work to ensure all patient intakes are conducted in an accurate, efficient, and timely manner.
Perform other work as assigned or required.