Certified Addiction Specialist

Mountain Springs Recovery; Monument (CO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Mountain Springs Recovery is seeking a Certified Addiction Specialist to assess and monitor clients in treatment for substance use. The counselor collaborates with the Clinical Director and Supervisor to provide case management, facilitate group therapy, manage crises, plan AOD treatment, and complete discharge planning.

Responsibilities include developing treatment plans, documenting in the EMR, coordinating referrals, and supporting clients with FMLA/STD matters.

Qualifications

• Valid CAS in Colorado.
• Current CPR and First Aid Certification or willing to obtain.
• Must successfully complete Background Check, Drug Screen, and TB Test

Responsibilities

• Assess and monitor client behavior in treatment; collaborate with Clinical Director and Supervisor.
• Develop, review, and implement AOD treatment plans with clients and families.
• Facilitate individual and group therapy sessions; document processes in the EMR.
• Provide discharge planning with clients and families; complete timely documentation.
• Conduct referrals and connect clients with recovery resources with the treatment team.
• Support case management including FMLA/STD matters and forward appropriately.
• Participate in team consultations and trainings; respond to emergencies as needed.
• Attend staff meetings and ongoing trainings to maintain care standards.

Skills

Motivational interviewing

HIPAA knowledge

Communication skills

Time management

Problem solving

Professional boundaries

Cultural sensitivity

CBT

DBT

12-step recovery

Education

CAS in Colorado

Job description

Role Summary:
The Certified Addiction Specialist 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.

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:

• Valid CAS in the state of Colorado.
• Current CPR and First Aid Certification or willing to obtain.
• Must successfully complete Background Check, Drug Screen, and TB Test