ADDICTIONS COUNSELOR

Embrave; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

PTO (Vacation/Sick/Personal)

401(k) with 5% employer match

Employer-paid Employee Assistance

Medical/Dental/Vision

Life insurance

Voluntary benefits

Job summary

Embrave is hiring an Addiction Counselor in Colorado Springs, CO for a full-time role. The position focuses on direct therapeutic services for adults with substance use disorders, including group and individual therapy, using evidence-based approaches and standardized assessments.

Candidates must hold a Colorado DORA Licensed Addiction Counselor credential or CAC II/III with DORA in good standing and related LPC/LCSW/LPCC credentials.

Qualifications

• Must hold licensure with Colorado DORA as a Licensed Addiction Counselor.
• Or current CAC II/III with DORA in good standing, plus one of LPC/LCSW/LPCC/SWC/Addictions Counselor Candidate in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial clinical assessments using standardized tools (ASAM, etc.).
• Administer follow-up assessments.
• Conduct group and individual therapeutic interventions.
• Develop a comprehensive treatment plan with the client addressing priority needs and outcomes.
• Deliver weekly groups or provide individual treatment using approved curriculum.
• Evaluate and report progress and outcomes of treatment services.
• Complete clinical assessments, intakes, treatment plans/reviews, monthly reports, progress notes, and discharge summaries.
• Participate in mental health on-call duties.
• Provide crisis intervention and de-escalation as needed.

Skills

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Clinical assessment

Crisis intervention

Group therapy

Education

Licensed Addiction Counselor (DORA)

CAC II or CAC III with LPC/LCSW with DORA in good standing

Tools

ASAM Assessment

Job description

ADDICTIONS COUNSELOR

FULL TIME Colorado Springs, CO, US

4 days ago Requisition ID: 1280

Salary Range: $65,000.00 To $72,000.00 Annually

PAY: $65,000 - 72,000 Depending on Licensure

At Embrave , we believe people can and do change. We have an amazing team that provides our clients with the opportunity to do just that! Embrave has also been recognized as a "Best Workplace" in Colorado Springs every year since 2022. Our commitment to excellence and our supportive work environment makes us a standout employer in the community. If you want to help Embrave make a difference in the lives of individuals struggling with addiction and/or mental health issues, we would love to hear from you!

Some of our amazing benefits ...

• - > 14 Paid Holidays
• - > Vacation , Sick and Personal Time
• - > 401 (k), Roth and Traditional plans offered, 5% Employer Match, 2 Years Fully Vested
• - > Employer -paid Employee Assistance
• - > Medical ICHRA plans, Dental, Vision
• - > Employer -paid Life Insurance for employees and dependents
• - > Voluntary Benefits: Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital, ID Theft, and Legal Support Services

For additional information on our benefits, please refer to our benefits guides on our career center page.

ADDICTION COUNSELOR

The Addiction Counselor is responsible for providing direct therapeutic services, group , and individual , to adults with substance use disorders. It is essential to have athorough knowledge of substance use disorders, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, related evidenced based assessments, and treatment practices.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conducts initial clinical assessments using a multitude of standardized assessment tools, including the ASAM Assessment. (Mental health, Substance Use Disorder, Trauma, Daily Living Skills, etc.)
• Administers follow-up assessments.
• Conducts group and individual therapeutic interventions.
• Works collaboratively with the client to develop a comprehensive treatment plan that addresses priority needs of the client, an agreed upon plan of action, and desired treatment outcomes.
• Utilizes approved curriculum to facilitate weekly groups and/or provides individual treatment to members.
• Evaluates and reports progress and outcome of treatment services.
• Completes accurate and timely clinical assessments, intakes, treatment plans/reviews, monthly reports, assessments,progress notes, and discharge summaries.
• Participates in mental health on call.
• Provides crisis intervention and de-escalation skills.
• Promotes and demonstrates the Mission, Vision, and Core Values of Embrave.
• Develops and maintains good working relationships with all departments, the management team, regulatory agencies, and community partners.
• Embraces cultural diversity amongst ourselves and our community.
• Responsible for the human, financial, and material resources as well as data and information entrusted to us.
• Performs other job-related duties as required.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED: None

EDUCATION/ WORK EXPERIENCE:

Requires a licensure with the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) in good standing as a Licensed Addiction Counselor.

OR

Current certification as a Certified Addiction Specialist (previous Certified Addictions Counselor II (CAC II) or higher (CAC III) with Colorado's Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) in good standing, along with a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), or Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate (LPCC), Licensed Social Worker Candidate (SWC), or Addictions Counselor Candidate (ADDC) in good standing with Colorado's Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA).