Compassionate Substance Use Counselor — Growth & Benefits

BAART Programs; Brighton (CO); On-site; USD 29,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K match

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Disability Plans

Basic Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Bereavement Leave

Flexible Sick Time

Employee Referral Program

Job summary

BAART Programs in Colorado is seeking a compassionate Substance Use Counselor to support patients through medically assisted treatments and coping strategies for opioid addiction. You will conduct individual sessions, evaluate progress, and collaborate with a care team to achieve positive outcomes.

The role emphasizes crisis management, discharge planning, and involving families in recovery, with tools designed to streamline documentation and deliver high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Must hold an LAC, CAS, CAT, or LPCC in Colorado.
• Minimum two years of counseling experience preferred.
• Ability to develop comprehensive treatment plans and chart accurately.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual counseling services; direct service hours at regularly scheduled intervals; coordinate all services throughout treatment.
• Conducts initial assessment and evaluation interviews for service eligibility determination.
• Completes Bio-psychosocial assessment.
• Facilitates, establishes and reviews with each patient the initial treatment plan.
• Involve families and significant others in patient’s recovery process whenever possible.
• Respond, as needed, to patient grievances and complaints.
• Develop aftercare plans and discharge plans.
• Other related duties as determined by supervisor.

Skills

Counseling experience

Communication skills

Education

Colorado LAC/CAS/CAT/LPCC license

Job description

BAART Programs in Colorado is seeking a compassionate Substance Use Counselor to support patients through medically assisted treatments and coping strategies for opioid addiction. You will conduct individual sessions, evaluate progress, and collaborate with a care team to achieve positive outcomes.

The role emphasizes crisis management, discharge planning, and involving families in recovery, with tools designed to streamline documentation and deliver high-quality patient care.