Counselor III, Addictions - NIGHT Shift

denverhealth; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 33,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Parental leave

Career development

Job summary

Denver Health in Denver, CO seeks a Counselor III, Addictions for Night Shift to support individuals in treatment. You will perform assessments, develop care plans, provide counseling, and lead group sessions within the Denver CARES Providers team.

The ideal candidate will hold a High School Diploma or GED (Bachelor's preferred) and current BLS/CPR and CAS certification. No prior experience required; NCAC II exam is required after post-secondary program. Salary range is $24.06–$33.68 per hour.

Qualifications

• BLS/CPR certification required (AHA)
• CAS Certified Addiction Specialist required
• NCAC II exam required after post-secondary training

Responsibilities

• Performs assessments and determines disposition
• Interviews clients for intake evaluation and health history
• Records vital signs and tracks patient data
• Manages staffing to meet patient care needs
• Coaches counselors on performance and behaviors
• Acts as patient advocate for clients and families
• Facilitates individual and group counseling sessions
• Completes required CEUs and service plans
• Ensures documentation is complete and legible

Skills

Safety knowledge

Documentation compliance

Understanding of human behavior

Analytical thinking

Collaboration

Empathy / patient care

Confidentiality

MS Office (Excel/Word/PowerPoint)

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Job description

We are recruiting for a mission-driven Counselor III, Addictions - NIGHT Shift to join our team! We're with you for life's journey. At Denver Health, purpose isn't just something we believe in-it's something we live every day, for life's journey.

Our Values

Respect | Belonging | Accountability | Transparency

Department

Denver CARES Providers

Job Summary

Under general supervision, performs counseling, care plan development, case management, family intervention, and referral work for alcohol and drug abuse clients receiving treatment at Denver Health. Facilitate group education for clients enrolled in treatment. Provides addiction education to assist patients to gain a better understanding and acceptance of the addictive disease process. May act as clinical lead for CAC I, II and III clinicians.

Essential Functions

• Performs assessments to identify client's condition, problems, and determine disposition. (10%)
• Interviews clients to obtain health history and/or complete intake evaluation which may include necessary paperwork. (10%)
• Obtains and records patient vital signs including temperature, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure. (10%)
• Assesses and adjusts staffing to accommodate sick calls, admissions, changes in patient census or care needs. (10%)
• Coaches counselor staff regarding behaviors and performance issues. (10%)
• Acts as patient advocate in dealing with patient or family concerns. (5%)
• Facilitates individual counselor and group treatment sessions, guiding group behavior. (5%)
• Completes continued education units (CEU) as required to maintain certification/employment. (5%)
• Completes service plan at time of first session. (5%)
• Ensures documentation is legible and service plan reflects all identified problems, interventions, and client response to treatment and documenting changes in service plan in a clinical note. (5%)
• Performs according to all standards of care and policies and procedures for the department. (5%)
• Completes state, federal, and agency mandated documentation. (5%)
• Assists with filling in shifts as requested for PTO. (5%)
• Participates in performance improvement by maintaining charts in proper order and participates in chart audits. (5%)
• Helps maintain a safe environment for patients by responding to staff supports. (5%)
• Utilizes a variety of crisis intervention techniques to respond to aggressive behavior. (0%)
• Makes attempts to re-engage any client who seeks a premature discharge from the program. (0%)
• Ensures clinical supervision records are current. (0%)
• Ensures all duties, responsibilities, and competencies are conducted in a manner that is effective and appropriate to patients/clients who care/service is being delivered/provided. (0%)
• Demonstrates knowledge and applicability of the principle of growth and development over the lifespan, as well as demonstrating the ability to assess data reflecting the patient's status and interpreting appropriate cultural information of the patient(s) to whom care/service is being delivered/provided. (0%)

Education

High School Diploma or GED Bachelors degree preferred. Required and Post High School Diploma or Certificate Program Pass NCAC II exam Required

Work Experience

No experience required.

Licenses

BLS-Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) - AHA - American Heart Association Required

CAS-Certified Addiction Specialist - NAADAC - The Association for Addiction Professionals Required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of safety and infection control requirements.
• Knowledge of state, federal, and agency mandated documentation.
• Knowledge of human behavior and performance.
• Logic and reasoning skills to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Ability to work collaboratively with others.
• Ability to provide personal assistance, emotional support, or other personal care to patients.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of records relating to clients' treatment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint

Shift

Nights (United States of America)

Work Type

Regular

Salary

$24.06 - $33.68 / hr

Benefits

At Denver Health, we take care of the people who take care of our community. Our benefits are built to support your life, your family, and your future - with generous paid time off, fully paid parental leave, exceptional retirement contributions, comprehensive health coverage, and nationally recognized well-being programs. We invest in your growth through tuition assistance, career advancement pathways, and professional development - while also offering meaningful financial advantages through loan forgiveness eligibility and employer contributions. When you join Denver Health, you're joining a mission-driven organization that invests in you.

Here is a small list of our benefit programs:

• Paid time off starting at 28 days per year, inclusive of vacation, personal/sick, and 7 Holidays
• 100% paid parental leave up to 6 weeks
• Immediate eligibility for re