Licensed Addiction Counselor

Serenity for Life is a new women's residential program which opened October 1, 2025 It is a voluntary, 12-bed, luxury facility nestled in the mountains of Georgetown, Colorado. The number of beds and extended stay offers staff the ability to work closely with the residents and to make a difference in their lives, the lives of their loved ones, and the communities in which they reside. We utilize evidence-based practices and provide trauma informed care.

We provide a safe, relaxing environment while offering residents the tools and support needed to manage their substance use and co-occurring disorders. The single rooms with stream and mountain views from the balconies and private hot tubs offer a peaceful environment for residents to heal and grow. The numerous outdoor adventures allow the residents to learn new activities, reduce stress, improve sleep, build self-confidence, and develop long-lasting friendships. We are looking for team members who have a passion for the behavioral health field, enjoy outdoor adventures, and value open communication, teamwork, innovation, and creativity.

Position Summary

The Licensed Addiction Counselor (LAC) provides high quality, evidence-based, and clinically intensive substance use disorder (SUD) and co-occurring treatment services within our exclusive, self-pay Level 3.5 Residential Facility. This role demands independent clinical decision-making, sophisticated group/individual facilitation, and seamless integration with the multidisciplinary treatment team, ensuring the highest standard of client care and therapeutic outcomes in a luxury setting.

Essential Job Duties

Advanced Clinical AssessmentDiagnosis:

• Conduct comprehensive, in-depth ASAM (American Society of Addiction Medicine) assessments and clinical interviews to ensure accurate diagnosis (DSM-5) and appropriate placement within the Level 3.5 criteria.
• Develop sophisticated and highly individualized Treatment, Rehabilitation, and Recovery Plans (ITRRPs) that reflect the complexity and self-pay status of the client, focusing on root causes and sustainable lifestyle changes.

Individual and Group Therapy Excellence:

• Serve as the Primary Counselor for an assigned caseload, delivering high-frequency, evidence-based individual counseling (e.g., CBT, Motivational Interviewing, trauma-informed approaches).
• Design and facilitate specialized, highly engaging therapeutic groups (e.g., advanced relapse prevention, emotional regulation, high-functioning recovery challenges) appropriate for a discerning, self-pay clientele.

Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration:

• Work in close partnership with the Clinical Director to ensure clinical consistency, treatment plan adherence, and compliance with all Colorado regulations.
• Actively integrate specialized approaches, such as Art Therapy (delivered by another therapist within the facility), into the overall recovery plan, attending team meetings to discuss client progress and coordinate care.
• Provide expert consultation and psychoeducation to the entire residential staff.

High-Touch Case ManagementDischarge:

• Provide concierge-level case management, coordinating seamlessly with outside providers, family systems, and professional contacts.
• Develop meticulous and robust Continuing Care/Aftercare Plans tailored to the client's high-profile or executive lifestyle, ensuring smooth transition to premium, private, and out-of-state resources as needed.

Other Duties:

• Must be able to be on-call on a rotation schedule with other therapists and able to respond by phone within 15 minutes or less, and when necessary, respond in person for a client's emergency situation at the facility within 45 minutes or less.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong working knowledge of: ASAM criteria, DSM-5 SUD and mental health diagnoses, various counseling theories and techniques (e.g., CBT, DBT, Motivational Interviewing), principles of addiction and recovery, and Colorado state regulations for SUD treatment facilities.
• ProfessionalismService: A commitment to providing exceptional, discreet, and highly professional service that aligns with our type of facility.
• Collaboration: Proven ability to collaborate effectively within a small, focused therapy team and to contribute to a culture of clinical excellence.
• Documentation: Exemplary, timely, and concise documentation skills, adhering strictly to HIPAA, 42 CFR Part 2, and all state/licensure standards.
• Communication: Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal).
• Ethics: High degree of ethical conduct, professional integrity, and clinical judgment.
• Health Records: Proficiency in electronic health records (EHR) systems.
• Professional Boundaries: Demonstrated ability to maintain professional boundaries and manage complex relational dynamics.
• Organization: Must possess initiative and judgment capabilities to organize and plan activities, and systematize procedures. Skilled in time management.
• Flexibility: Ability to be flexible to adjust to changing conditions and needs of the clients, team and organization
• Computer: Basic computer skills are required. Knowledge of or experience with the use of Google products is a bonus. (Similar products to Microsoft).
• Diversity: Skilled at embracing cultural diversity and exhibiting cultural competence

Licensure/Certification/Other

• Current, active, and unrestricted Licensed Addiction Counselor (LAC) in the state of Colorado.
• Additional certifications in systemic modalities (e.g., Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Structural Family Therapy, Gottman Method) preferred.
• Current Basic Life Support for healthcare providers (BLS) or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), or willingness to obtain BLS within the first 90 days of employment.