Residential Counselor I - Front Range

NRT | Foundry Treatment Center•Broomfield, CO

2h•$22 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

The Residential Counselor I provides daily support, guidance, and care for clients and helps maintain the safety of those in treatment. Counselors assess the needs of clients, create service plans, and execute and evaluate those plans while ensuring the safety of clients.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree preferred.
CAT required.
DORA-registered required.
1+ years proven experience with people and program management in clinical settings.
1+ years experience in an addictions and/or behavioral healthcare setting, residential treatment experience preferred.
Group facilitation skills.
Knowledge of “best practices” and evidence based behavioral medicine treatment delivery and methodologies.
Familiar with the 12-Step Program and the 12 Steps/12 Traditions.
State and federal licensure regulation knowledge.
Impeccable ethics and integrity.
Professional appearance, aptitude, and attitude.
Current CPR Certification or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire.
Excellent interpersonal and communications skills.
Excellent listening skills.
Computer literacy and knowledge of EMR and CRM.
Excellent written communication skills.
Outstanding customer service skills and abilities.
Ability to take direction and make sound decisions.
Ability to maintain appropriate professional boundaries with staff and clients.
Provide care and compassion with discretion to staff and participants.
Valid, non-restricted Colorado driver's license.

Responsibilities

Facilitate group therapy sessions.
Complete Biopsychosocials (Assessments).
Provide support services to individuals in treatment.
Collaborate with clinical, medical, and admissions staff.
Contribute to clinical decisions, recognize, and demonstrate treatment is a team effort.
Create and maintain a safe, comfortable, and person-focused treatment environment.
Ensure client safety and satisfaction.
Comprehend, follow, and enforce policies & procedures with clients.
Attend all required team meetings.
Communicate medical concerns to Medical Team.
Identify emergency signals and situations and respond appropriately.
Constant awareness and communication with clinical team, family members, and client.
Complete documentation within time frames set by the organization’s policy as required by license and accreditation standards.
Maintain strict confidentiality, HIPAA and 42CFR Part 2 compliance.
Adhere to organization’s policies & procedures, State & Federal law, OSHA, JCAHO, and BHA regulations & standards.
Represent NRT mission and values.