Addiction Counselor

Sunshine Behavioral Health; Colorado; Presencial; USD 42.000 - 54.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Sunshine Behavioral Health is seeking an Addiction Counselor to assess and monitor clients in treatment for substance use. You will collaborate with the Clinical Director and Supervisor, manage cases, facilitate group therapy, and contribute to crisis management and discharge planning.

Certification as an Addiction Specialist is required to be considered. You will document processes in the EMR, assist with referrals, and participate in team consultations.

Formación

• CAS certification required to be considered for this role.
• Bachelor's degree or higher in a related field.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Current CPR and First Aid Certification.
• Must successfully complete Background Check, Drug Screen, and TB Test.
• Experience in AOD treatment planning and case management is expected.
• Proficiency with EMR documentation and collaboration with care teams.

Responsabilidades

• Develop, review, and adjust AOD treatment plans with clients and families.
• Facilitate individual and group therapy and document in the EMR.
• Provide referrals and resources to support recovery with the care team.
• Develop discharge planning involving clients and families.
• Document health information in EMR and ensure timely records.
• Support case management including FMLA/STD matters.
• Collaborate with other care team members and treatment professionals.
• Respond to emergencies and take appropriate action.
• Attend staff meetings and trainings.

Conocimientos

Motivational Interviewing

HIPAA knowledge

Crisis management

Communication skills

Teamwork

Educación

Bachelor's degree

Certified Addiction Specialist (CAS)

Descripción del empleo

Job Description

Role Summary:
The Addiction Counselor is responsible for assessing and monitoring client behavior while in treatment for substance use. In collaboration with the Clinical Director and Clinical Supervisor, the Addiction Counselor is responsible for case management services, facilitating group therapy, providing crisis management, AOD assessment treatment planning and counseling, and completing discharge planning. Please note: You will not be considered for this role unless you are a Certified Addiction Specialist.

Responsibilities:

• Develop, recommend, and review AOD treatment plans and goals with clients and/or their families.
• Initiate and facilitate individual and group therapy sessions and document all processes in the EMR platform.
• Provide referrals and resources to support the client’s recovery while in treatment while collaborating with the Therapist.
• Develop and implement appropriate discharge planning with client and/or their families.
• Record client health information in the EMR platform and complete timely thorough documentation.
• Support clients with case management services including FMLA/STD matters and submit them through the appropriate channel.
• Participate in consultation and collaboration with other care team members and treatment professionals.
• Respond to emergencies and initiate action as required.
• Attend and participate in staff meetings and monthly trainings.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Possess experience and/or education of chemical and alcohol dependency and abuse.
• Possess experience and/or education in crisis management.
• Ability to use motivational interviewing to reinforce client’s power to make change.
• Possess knowledge of HIPAA.
• The candidate will show skills and competency in working with clients, from undertaking clinical assessments, planning and delivery of care to review of effective methods of interventions, in order to shape continuing service provision which will meet the needs of individuals.
• Preferred candidates should be able to work well within a team and independently, effective communication skills, time management, ability to problem solve, and strong professional boundaries.
• Preferred candidate must be sensitive to religious, ethnic, and cultural differences.
• Knowledge of CBT, DBT, 12-step recovery, and other evidence-based theories is a plus.

Minimum Requirements:

• CAS ( Certified Addiction Specialist) Must be certified to be considered for this role.
• Bachelors Degree
• Valid Driver’s License
• Current CPR and First Aid Certification
• Must successfully complete Background Check, Drug Screen, and TB Test