Certified or Licensed Substance Abuse Counselor
MUST BE Licensed CAT/CAS; LAC/LCSW/LPC
OR have a Bachelors or Masters in Social Work/Behavioral Health
Job Type: Full-time
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Monday to Friday 5:00 am to 1:30 pm (no weekends)
Pay Frequency: Bi-weekly
Pay Range: $22.00 – $34.00 per hour, depending on credentials and experience.
Counselor Job Description:
This position is for our Colorado Springs Clinic 213 E CACHE LA POUDRE ST, COLORADO SPRINGS, CO, 80903
Responsibilities include providing direct/indirect therapy services to outpatients who require or will benefit from therapy skills and interventions. This includes, but is not limited to:
Provides individual and group services.
Provides case management services to coordinate care with primary care doctors, other prescribing physicians, probation, parole, child/adult services, and other supporting services
Attends all clinic team meetings and company training
Communicates at a level that reflects above-average quality work
Maintain client records and other data as required by regulatory agencies promptly.
Treatment Planning: Applies assessment, evaluation, and reassessment data to the formulation of treatment plans. Supports recovery principles by incorporating the individual's and their family's (when applicable) strengths, barriers, and needs into the plan components. Documents problem statements and treatment goals/objectives/discharge plans that are written in clear and understandable language and include clients' own words. Formulates measurable, achievable goals and objectives within the scope of treatment provided in collaboration with the client. Describes clinical modalities/interventions that are responsible and provided according to applicable protocols. Reassess treatment effectiveness and adapt treatment plan as needed in collaboration with the individual client and treatment team.
Refers clients to hospital/designated mental health professional if no less restrictive option is available.
Maintains continuity among clinical teams by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs
Making deliveries of medication as permitted by company insurance and DEA regulation
Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Other duties as assigned
This Company Describes Its Culture as:
Detail-oriented - quality and precision-focused
Innovative - innovative and risk-taking
Team-oriented - cooperative and collaborative
Benefits:
Retirement Fund
Medical, Vision & Dental Insurance
EAP
Accrued Sick time
Accrued PTO
11 paid holidays/yr
Education:
License/Certification: One of CAT/CAS/BS/BA/Master/License (Required)
Experience: 1-2 year with caseload experience
Addiction counseling: 2 years (Preferred)
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by team members assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of team members so classified. All team members may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.
About Denver Recovery Group LLC
Denver Recovery Group is an opioid treatment center that provides medication assisted treatment (MAT) to individuals on the Front Range of Colorado from Boulder to Colorado Springs and Western Slope Colorado communities.