SUBSTANCE ABUSE COUNSELOR

Mesa County, CO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position provides professional level on-site substance abuse treatment and educational programs to clients participating in or referred to Summit View Treatment Services, including justice-involved individuals and community members. Key responsibilities include completing substance abuse assessments and evaluations, providing individual and group treatment utilizing research-proven techniques, offering psycho-educational and therapy services, and completing comprehensive monthly progress reports. The counselor will also participate in treatment team meetings, ensure record maintenance according to program and oversight agency guidelines, coordinate and schedule services, respond to mental health crises, and assist in the development of program curriculums, policies, and procedures. Additionally, the role involves acting as a liaison between community treatment providers and Criminal Justice Services Case Managers and Administrators.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in social or behavioral sciences, education, or a related field and Certified in the State of Colorado as a Certified Addiction Specialist (CAS) or ability to obtain CAS within six months of employment.
Master’s degree and pursuing licensure in Colorado.
Must be 21 years of age and successfully pass a background check, including fingerprinting.
Valid Colorado Driver’s License.

Nice To Haves

Full licensure preferred (LMFT, LPC, LCSW, LAC)
Two (2) years corrections related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Completes substance abuse assessments and evaluations of clients who are participating with the Criminal Justice Services Department.
Provides individual and group substance abuse treatment, addressing client’s substance abuse and criminal behavior in a therapeutic setting, utilizing research proven techniques for clients and developing a cooperative effort with referring agencies.
The position provides psycho-educational and therapy services to clients, completes comprehensive monthly progress reports for the supervising case manager or referral agency.
Participates as a member of the treatment team, attending weekly meetings, and updating records on client progress and making recommendations for future treatment needs.
Ensures that record maintenance requirements are met in accordance with program and oversight agency guidelines, including the Colorado Behavioral Health Administration and the Division of Criminal Justice.
Coordinates, schedules and provides educational and therapeutic services for program participants.
Responds to clients in mental health crisis and coordinates referrals to the local mental health system.
Assists in the development of program curriculums; conducts research on current and innovative practices used throughout the industry.
Assists in the development and implementation of policies and procedures as they relate to treatment and educational programs.
Works as a liaison between community treatment providers and Criminal Justice Services Case Managers and Administrators.
Performs other related duties as assigned.