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About The Position

Requirements

• Minimum of a master’s degree in social work, psychology, or counseling.
• Licensure as an LPC, LCSW, or LMFT.
• Must be able to obtain CAS certification within 18 months of the hire date.
• Minimum of 2 (two) years working in the mental health field.
• Demonstrated experience working with interdisciplinary teams.
• Must understand the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) and SOAR level of care criteria.
• Must have solid verbal and written communication skills.
• Computer skills are required.
• CPR and first-aid certification (the agency pays for initial training and renewals).
• Valid driver's license and insurability.
• Pre-employment drug screening (which includes testing for marijuana).
• Comprehensive background check.
• TB Test.

Nice To Haves

• CAS is preferred, in addition to the license.
• Previous substance misuse treatment experience and expertise with trauma preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conducts co-occurring patient assessments.
• Places patients into appropriate levels of care.
• Conducts group, family, and individual counseling sessions.
• May conduct psycho-educational or family groups.
• Works with co-occurring patients to develop and update treatment plans and goals.
• Monitors patient behaviors and progress.
• Incorporates behavior modification and stress management therapy to assist patients in controlling substance misuse and other problems.
• Administers and analyzes patient testing instruments, reviewing test results to evaluate patient needs.
• Provides patients with therapeutic projects, recreational therapy, or other activities.
• Assures that all documentation is complete by established deadlines.
• Maintains patient records in accordance with licensing regulations.
• Regularly reports clinical status to the unit supervisor.
• Participates in patient staffing with the appropriate team and communicates with community referral sources, including probation, parole, and DSS.
• Crisis intervention and hospitalization coordination as needed.
• Coordinates and refers to supportive services in the community to supplement treatment and counseling.
• Assist patients in obtaining services to become self-sufficient and prevent relapses in a timely manner.
• May be required to assist in urine/breath testing and monitoring.
• Must travel to outlying sites to train and treat patients.
• Maintain OTP caseload and conduct annual updates to the Colorado Client Assessment Record (CCAR) and the Drug/Alcohol Coordinated Data System.

Benefits

• A hiring bonus of $500 will be paid on the first check, and an additional $4,500 will be paid upon successful completion of the EIRP period (available exclusively for external candidates).
• Competitive salary.
• Excellent package of benefits.
• Medical Insurance.
• Dental & Vision Insurance.
• Eight (8) Paid Holidays.
• Two (2) Paid Administrative Holidays.
• Career Advancement.
• The 401(k) plan includes an employer match of up to 5%.
• Many other benefits (free and optional).