What are the responsibilities and job description for the Substance Abuse Counselor position at Recover Colorado?
About us
Recover Colorado is an addiction treatment and co-occurring substance use disorder program with a mission to provide the highest level of patient-centered, holistic addiction treatment. Recover is looking for a dynamic team player to join their company in their mission to provide compassionate addiction treatment.
Recover provides Residential, Partial Hospitalization, and Intensive Outpatient programming, licensed by the state of Colorado, and the offices are located in Westminster, Colorado.
Recover specializes in individual and group therapy, and client centered treatment planning. They treat both males and females eighteen years of age and older.
Recover's vision is to create a new approach to the treatment experience and to raise the standard of individualized behavioral healthcare.
Therapist Job Description
-Provide individual and group therapy sessions daily with clients to address substance use and mental health concerns and promote emotional well-being
-Develop and implement treatment plans based on client's needs and goals
-Work closely with admissions, and provide case management and aftercare planning
-Provide group and individual counseling
- Assist with crisis intervention
-Collaborate with other healthcare professionals, such as psychiatrists, social workers, and utilization review to coordinate comprehensive care, and after-care for clients
-Maintain accurate and up-to-date client charting and records daily, in accordance with Medicaid requirements and legal and ethical guidelines
-Carry a caseload and assist with regular communication between clinical, family, aftercare planning.
-Participate in any required clinical supervision and professional development activities to enhance clinical skills
Requirements:
- Interns may apply
-Certified Addiction Specialist CAS, or Licensed Addiction Counselor (LAC)
- Experience working in a clinical setting providing therapy to individuals with substance abuse and mental health disorders
- A Knowledge of evidence-based therapeutic modalities and interventions
- Organized, energetic, strong interpersonal skills and the ability to establish a trusting rapport with clients from diverse backgrounds
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
-Knowledge of insurance requirements for documentation is a plus (Recover can train)
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and adhere to ethical standards of practice
Benefits:
- Comprehensive healthcare benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- Paid time off for vacation, sick leave, and holidays
- Professional development opportunities for continuing education and training
-Supervision may be available for those candidates pursuing licensure
If you are driven to help people suffering from the disease of addiction and mental health issues, and you want to save lives while creating healthier and happier families, please apply within. To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter detailing your qualifications and experience in the field of clinical therapy.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $50,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Work Location: In person
Salary : $50,000