Substance Abuse Clinician I

Health Solutions West•Grand Junction, CO

5d•$24•Onsite

About The Position

Health Solutions West is the Western slope’s largest behavioral health care organization, covering more than 23,000 square miles across 10 counties. With over 250 employees in Western Colorado, you would be joining a mighty team of support and administrative staff, case managers, clinicians, physicians, nurses, and others in our efforts to improve the health and wellbeing of our community. Position: Substance Abuse Clinician I Location: Grand Junction, Building F Job purpose: Under close supervision and over-site, provides clinical assessment/problem identification, crisis intervention, individual, family and group therapy and case management. Develops and monitors treatment plans and progress, documents significant interactions, and maintains clinical charts and other reporting data. Works with a diverse client population in a variety of treatment approaches and/or settings.

Requirements

Certified Addictions Technician (CAT) required.
CPR/BLS Certification for Healthcare Provider required in residential setting.
Verbal De-Escalation/Certification required prior to independent patient care required (for residential settings). Must have ability to perform duties required by training to provide verbal de-escalation and physical and mechanical restraints if necessary (Training for certification will be provided).
Ability to produce written documentation of clinical work in a manner readily understood by other service providers.
Ability to summarize service themes from a variety of client contacts and communicate suggested improvements for service delivery.
Ability to demonstrate appropriate clinical judgment when assessing the level of risk and determining resolution of client emergencies, resulting in a safe outcome.
Working knowledge of Windows based computer applications to include Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, and Internet access.
Ability to operate standard office equipment including computer keyboard, calculator, copy machine, fax and multi-line telephone.
Interpersonal and communication skills to develop and maintain effective working relationships with all internal and external customers.
Ability to organize and prioritize workload in a sometimes-hectic environment with frequent interruptions.
Employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Employee is frequently required to walk, sit, stand, or kneel and occasionally required to climb or balance, and stoop.
Must have the ability to sit for longer periods of time at a computer.
Employee must be able to travel between Health Solutions West sites.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in human services or related field preferred.
Two (2) years previous experience in human services related field preferred.

Responsibilities

Provides clinical assessment/problem identification
Provides crisis intervention
Provides individual, family and group therapy and case management
Develops and monitors treatment plans and progress
Documents significant interactions
Maintains clinical charts and other reporting data
Works with a diverse client population in a variety of treatment approaches and/or settings.