What are the responsibilities and job description for the Addictions Therapist- Part Time, Temp Eligibility List position at Larimer County?
- Working as a member of the treatment team providing individual and group treatment sessions to participants in our residential substance use, and aftercare programs.
- Facilitating a variety of client centered, gender responsive, substance abuse, mental health, trauma informed, cognitive restructuring, and life skills groups.
- Conducting Substance Abuse and/or Mental Health Evaluations.
- Individual and relational therapy as appropriate.
- Maintaining accurate client files.
To view the full job description, visit https://www.larimer.gov/hr/careers/job-descriptions#/app/detail/Correctional_Addictions_Therapist_TEMP
What we're looking for:
- Certified Addictions Specialist (CAS) certification
- Knowledge of research-informed practices in Addictions
- Knowledge and experience in research-informed practices in criminal justice involved clientele
- Bachelor's degree, or equivalent combination of education and/or experience, in a behavioral health field as defined by the Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) required. Related education or experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.
- Six (6) months of experience providing substance abuse treatment required, preferably in criminal justice or related area.
- Certified Addictions Specialist (CAS), required. Master's degree in related field and experience providing substance use treatment services may substitute for CAS.
- Possession of a valid Driver's License by date of hire, required.
- Possession of Adult First Aid, AED, and CPR certifications within six (6) months of hire, required.
Benefits
For all temporary positions, sick leave and our Employee Assistance Program are available and other benefits may be available.
Want to dive into the details? Check out Larimer County's Benefits. https://www.larimer.org/hr/benefits.
An offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of required pre-employment checks or testing.
This posting is "Continuous" as the job has an ongoing hiring need. Applications will be reviewed for vacancies as they become available.
Larimer County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment in all employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity or expression, and sexual orientation), national origin, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, military status, or any other characteristic protected by law or regulation.
Salary : $59,675 - $62,650