Counselor- Estes Park Campus

Counselor II 60k-75k- Depends on Certification, Licensure, level of Education and Experience.

Primary Function: Provide counseling, mental health and risk assessments, and treatment recommendations to promote individualized client recovery.

Supervision: Supervised by Counseling Manager

Essential Functions

• Complete clinical assessments, interpretive summaries, and care planning based on assessment of individual needs, and complete diagnosis based on DSM-5 criteria.
• Coordinate client care with medical staff to address initial, ongoing, and continuing care needs.
• Complete bio-psycho-social assessments in a timely manner, providing recommendations for treatment.
• Initiate and maintain effective communication with client referents and family members to effectively develop treatment plans and the transition of care.
• Support Case Management in coordination of care, discharge planning, and referral with client and families/referents.
• As needed, provide services to clients in various programs (Detox, Lodge, Swickard).
• Conduct individual, group, and family counseling sessions which address the individual needs of the client, including relapse prevention.
• Complete treatment plan reviews using the ASAM dimensions and attend reviews as scheduled.
• Prepare and complete all necessary documentation and record keeping in a timely and accurate manner according to state and federal guidelines.
• Facilitate group sessions targeting mental health issues concurrent with substance use disorders.
• Maintain knowledge and adhere to Harmony policies and procedures.
• Participate as an effective and contributing member of the counseling team.
• Demonstrate knowledge and competency related to confidentiality and ethical standards of the counseling profession.
• Attend continuing education classes when possible and apply knowledge learned to work at Harmony. Share knowledge with co-workers.
• Complete Counselor on Call responsibilities as assigned.
• Adheres to confidentiality laws including 42CFR Part 2, HIPAA and HITECH as well as all Harmony policies and procedures.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Ability to establish a therapeutic alliance with clients.
• Working knowledge of DSM-5 criteria.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of addiction and human behavior.
• Skilled in one or more evidence-based therapeutic modalities including but not limited to: cognitive behavior therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing (MI), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), and mindfulness-based practices.
• Ability to communicate effectively in written and verbal formats.
• Proven advanced skills in facilitating individual/group counseling with concurrent mental health issues.
• Familiarity with 12 step facilitation.
• Proven ability to teach and motivate people.
• Personal maturity reflected by sound judgment and decision-making.
• Ability to relate with detachment and empathy to clients and families.
• Skilled in working effectively with colleagues across the organization.
• Demonstrated awareness of scope of expertise and ethical requirements to refer mental health issues to appropriate staff or external resources.
• CPR and First Aid certified.
• Authentic commitment to Harmony’s mission and vision, actively working to further organizational objectives.