What are the responsibilities and job description for the Substance Abuse Counselor position at Creative Treatment Options, Inc.?
Location: Fort Morgan, Colorado
Creative Treatment Options is an outpatient Substance Use Disorder (SUD), Mental Health, and Domestic Violence treatment provider that has been serving Colorado communities for more than 25 years. We are seeking a professional counselor to join our team in Fort Morgan, Colorado, helping deliver exceptional group and individual counseling services to court-ordered, Medicaid, and voluntary clients.
This position will begin as a part-time role, with the potential for additional hours and expanded responsibilities as our services continue to grow in the Fort Morgan area. This is primarily an in-person position, with the possibility of remote work opportunities in the future.
Please be aware: If you are applying from out of state, we will not perform an interview or make a job offer until you are certified/licensed to practice in the State of Colorado.
Creative Treatment Options offers treatment services both in person and via telehealth using Microsoft Teams. We provide a wide range of evidence-based treatment services, including IOP, DBT, CBT, MRT, ACT, SSIC, Men/Women in Recovery, Seeking Safety, Level II DUI Education and Therapy, Level II Four Plus, and other specialized programming.
In addition to lesson planning and facilitating groups, you will be responsible for the full spectrum of client care, including assessment, treatment planning, documentation, progress monitoring, and individual counseling services as needed.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree and at minimum an active Certified Addiction Specialist (CAS) in good standing with Colorado DORA
- Ability to document and produce case and clinical notes clearly, accurately, and dependably
- Experience working in a clinical setting
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience providing Substance Use Disorder (SUD) counseling and treatment
- Experience facilitating group therapy, including DBT, CBT, COG, SSIC, MRT, or similar evidence-based curricula
- Experience working with court-ordered clients
- Ability to write DAP notes and experience documenting services for Medicaid billing and charting
- Experience working with Domestic Violence (DV) treatment populations
- Dual experience in both SUD and DV treatment is highly desirable
Benefits
- Flexible scheduling
- Supervision toward certification or licensure
- Training and continuing education opportunities
- Opportunities for professional development and advancement
- Potential for additional clinical work and expanded hours as program needs grow
- Opportunities for additional compensation on an as-needed basis
Compensation: Pay is determined based on qualifications, experience, and the number of groups/clients the counselor works with each week.
We are actively hiring and are willing to work with the right candidate. If you are interested in applying, please apply through Indeed or email Deborah.Meissner@CreativeTreatmentOptions.com.
Creative Treatment Options is a drug-free workplace. All candidates may be asked to submit a urinalysis screening and criminal background check; passing both is a requirement of employment. However, we strongly support rehabilitation and recovery and encourage individuals with criminal records to apply.
Note: Candidates with a criminal justice history must be at least two years removed from probation or parole supervision.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $40,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Education:
- Bachelor's (Required)
Experience:
- Clinical counseling: 2 years (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Fort Morgan, CO 80701: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $40,000 - $75,000