Residential Counselor I - Front Range

Foundry Treatment Center Steamboat; Broomfield (CO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental and vision insurance

Life insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness reimbursement

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Foundry Front Range in Broomfield, CO seeks a Residential Counselor I to provide daily support and care for clients in treatment. You will help assess client needs, create service plans, and maintain a safe, compassionate environment while collaborating with clinical staff.

Requirements include CAT and DORA registration, a bachelor’s degree preferred, and 1+ year of clinical experience. This is a full-time, hourly position with benefits and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• CAT certification required.
• DORA registration required.
• 1+ year experience with people and program management in clinical settings.
• 1+ year in addictions/behavioral healthcare; residential treatment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate group therapy sessions.
• Complete Biopsychosocials (Assessments).
• Provide support services to individuals in treatment.
• Collaborate with clinical, medical, and admissions staff.
• Contribute to clinical decisions; teamwork in treatment.
• Create a safe, person-focused treatment environment.
• Ensure client safety and satisfaction.
• Complete documentation per license and policy.
• Maintain confidentiality (HIPAA & 42 CFR).
• Represent NRT mission and values.

Skills

Group facilitation

Evidence-based treatment

12-Step knowledge

Licensure knowledge

Ethics and integrity

Professionalism

CPR Certification

Interpersonal skills

Listening skills

EMR/CRM literacy

Written communication

Customer service

Decision making

Professional boundaries

Compassion and discretion

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

CAT required

DORA-registered required

1+ year clinical experience

Job description

Residential Counselor I – Front Range

Reports to: Clinical Director

Job Category: Hourly | Non-Exempt | Full-Time

Job Type

Full-time

Job Site

Foundry Front Range (Broomfield)

Job Summary

The Residential Counselor I provides daily support, guidance, and care for clients and helps maintain the safety of those in treatment. Counselors assess the needs of clients, create service plans, and execute and evaluate those plans while ensuring the safety of clients.

Education And Experience

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• CAT required.
• DORA-registered required.
• 1+ years proven experience with people and program management in clinical settings.
• 1+ years experience in an addictions and/or behavioral healthcare setting, residential treatment experience preferred.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Group facilitation skills.
• Knowledge of “best practices” and evidence based behavioral medicine treatment delivery and methodologies.
• Familiar with the 12-Step Program and the 12 Steps/12 Traditions.
• State and federal licensure regulation knowledge.
• Impeccable ethics and integrity.
• Professional appearance, aptitude, and attitude.
• Current CPR Certification or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire.
• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills.
• Excellent listening skills.
• Computer literacy and knowledge of EMR and CRM.
• Excellent written communication skills.
• Outstanding customer service skills and abilities.
• Ability to take direction and make sound decisions.
• Ability to maintain appropriate professional boundaries with staff and clients.
• Provide care and compassion with discretion to staff and participants.
• Valid, non-restricted Colorado driver's license.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Facilitate group therapy sessions.
• Complete Biopsychosocials (Assessments).
• Provide support services to individuals in treatment.
• Collaborate with clinical, medical, and admissions staff.
• Contribute to clinical decisions, recognize, and demonstrate treatment is a team effort.
• Create and maintain a safe, comfortable, and person-focused treatment environment.
• Ensure client safety and satisfaction.
• Comprehend, follow, and enforce policies & procedures with clients.
• Attend all required team meetings.
• Communicate medical concerns to Medical Team.
• Identify emergency signals and situations and respond appropriately.
• Constant awareness and communication with clinical team, family members, and client.
• Complete documentation within time frames set by the organization’s policy as required by license and accreditation standards.
• Maintain strict confidentiality, HIPAA and 42CFR Part 2 compliance.
• Adhere to organization’s policies & procedures, State & Federal law, OSHA, JCAHO, and BHA regulations & standards.
• Represent NRT mission and values.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Standing, sitting, bending, reaching, climbing stairs, typing, see, hear, speak.
• Exposure to a clinical and medical environment.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds.
• Driving in all weather conditions.

Benefits & Perks

Health and Wellness

• Medical, dental and vision insurance*
• Supplemental accident and hospital indemnity coverage*
• Voluntary Term Life insurance*
• Employee Assistance Program
• Monthly wellness reimbursement*

Financial

• Competitive salary
• Employee recognition and rewards programs
• Employee referral incentive program
• Employer-sponsored 401(k) plan

Work/Life Perks

• Professional growth and development
• Continuing education reimbursement
• Unlimited paid time off (exempt employees) + sick days
• Paid time off policy (non-exempt employees) + sick days
• Paid holidays (exempt) or ability to earn 1.5x base hourly rate (non-exempt)
• Full-time employees

This description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Salary Description

$22.40-$25.76 per hour

Salary Range: $22.40-$25.76 per hour DOE