Residential Counselor, Detox

Jefferson Center for Mental Health; Wheat Ridge, Northern (CO, KY); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Jefferson Center for Mental Health in Wheat Ridge, CO, seeks a Withdrawal Management Residential Counselor to manage milieu, ensure safety, and guide clients through withdrawal. Key duties include assessing intoxication levels, facilitating psychoeducation groups, and coordinating with teams to meet client needs.

Required are a high school diploma (or equivalent) with CAT or ability to obtain CAT within 18 months, plus CPR/First Aid; a Bachelor’s degree and CAS are preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum of High school diploma or equivalent, and CAT or ability to obtain CAT within 18 months.
• Preferred Bachelor's degree in psychology, counseling, human services, or social work and CAS within 18 months of hire.
• QMAP certification or ability to obtain within six months of hire.
• Current CPR/First Aid Certification or ability to obtain within six months of hire.
• Valid Colorado Driver’s License with a driving record that meets agency requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assess and document levels of intoxication, withdrawal symptoms, vital signs, and mental status.
• Monitor milieu to ensure safety and maintain clean, organized spaces; restock supplies.
• Facilitate and co-facilitate psychoeducation groups on unit with clients.
• Engage clients to identify goals and provide referrals to supportive services.
• May serve as Acting Shift Coordinator when needed with pay differential.

Skills

CAT

CAS

QMAP

CPR/First Aid

Driver's License

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree (preferred)

Certified Addiction Specialist (CAS)

Certified Addiction Technician (CAT)

QMAP certification

CPR/First Aid Certification

Job description

• Pay or shift range: $24.04 USD to $26.45 USD
  Jefferson Center pay is determined by various factors including education level, licensure level, years of relative experience, and internal equity amongst current staff.

Description

At Jefferson Center, it is our policy and our mission to be inclusive and mindful of the diversity of everyone who comes through our doors. We are passionate about building a community where mental health matters and equitable care is accessible to all races, ethnicities, abilities, socioeconomic statuses, ages, sexual orientations, gender expressions, religions, cultures, and languages.

The Withdrawal Management Residential Counselor provides milieu management, guidance, safety, stability, and direction to a client population that is actively intoxicated and/or experiencing withdrawal symptoms at JCMH's Crisis & Recovery Center in Wheat Ridge, CO.

Education, Knowledge, Skills & Experience Required:

• Minimum of High school diploma or equivalent, and Certified Addiction Technician (CAT) or ability to obtain CAT within eighteen months of hire.
• Preferred Bachelor’s degree in a related field (psychology, counseling, human services, or social work) and Certified Addiction Specialist (CAS) or ability to obtain CAS within 18 months of hire.
• QMAP certification or ability to obtain within six months of hire.
• Current CPR/First Aid Certification or ability to obtain within six months of hire.
• Valid Colorado Driver’s License with a driving record that meets agency requirements.
• This role may require cross functional responsibilities and contingency support including but not limited to: Adaptability to staffing needs: In the event of a staffing crisis or emergency, the employee may need to be deployed to another unit / team, whether working with adults or youth, within Jefferson Center for which they are qualified and credentialed, as determined by leadership.
• Skill Utilization: Staff may be assigned to support different teams or departments to address client needs while remaining within the scope of their professional licensure and credentialing.
• Assessment and documentation of levels of intoxication, including breath alcohol levels, withdrawal symptoms, vital signs, physical condition, mental status and behavior.
• Identifies signs of an emergency and reacts appropriately. Ensures Adverse Incident Reporting (AIR) procedures are followed during shift.
• Monitor milieu to ensure safety and to make sure client needs are met. Including but not limited to cleaning/organization of shared spaces, restocking supplies, ensuring doors and windows remain closed/secure.
• Facilitate and co-facilitate psychoeducation groups on unit with clients.
• Effectively responds to client needs and problems. Engages clients in discussions to identify goals and build rapport; provide referrals to supportive services when needed.
• With appropriate training and leadership approval serve as Acting Shift Coordinator when coverage is needed (pay differential is provided).
• Practices OSHA safety standards and disposes of biohazard waste according to OSHA standards.
• If given approval, must transport clients to and from hospitals, aftercare, or other approved services as directed by the Shift Coordinator. Individuals may be exposed to adverse weather conditions during loading and unloading of passengers. Must adhere to transportation safety guidelines.
• Community outreach and engagement offsite, as needed.
• Assisting in maintaining outreach vans and reporting any vehicle accidents, damage or needed maintenance.
• Adhere to all Withdrawal Management and Jefferson Center Policies and Procedures.
• Participate in supervision by coming prepared with an agenda. Report high risk/problem cases, utilize a problem-solving approach, and work to integrate feedback.
• Perform accurate and timely documentation at all times.
• Adhere with Corporate Compliance requirements in accordance with regulatory requirements and clinical guidelines.
• Exhibit enthusiasm, courtesy, adaptability, flexibility, and spirit of cooperation in the work environment.
• Maintain effective interpersonal relations with consumers, peers, upper management, visitors, and the general public. Use language and behavior to promote dignity and respect.
• Demonstrate cultural competence in working with clients from diverse backgrounds, and exhibit knowledge and skills to develop therapeutic alliance with patients.
• Participate in staff development activities to enhance professional growth.
• Ability to prioritize responsibilities and effectively manage time independently.
• Address the whole health needs of the client by ensuring that appropriate releases are in place for other providers, and by making appropriate referrals as needed.
• Understand how trauma impacts the lives of the people being served, ensure that every interaction is consistent with the recovery process and reduces the possibility of re-traumatization.
• Ensure that delivery practices are guided by the principles of trauma informed care and the principles of addiction treatment.

Note: Employees are held accountable for all duties of this job. This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the job.

Salary Grade 49 (High School/GED):$50,000 annually ($24.04/hr)*

Salary Grade 50 (Bachelor's Degree):$55,000 annually ($26.45/hr)*

Additional Salary Information*:

• The salary range above is based on 1.0 FTE (full time equivalent) or 40 hours per week. Less than 40 hours/week will be prorated and adjusted to the appropriate FTE.*

Application Deadline: This position will remain posted until filled. We encourage applicants to apply by 9/30/2026for priority consideration.

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