Residential Counselor I - Front Range

Foundry Front Range; Broomfield (CO); On-site; USD 30,858 - 35,486; Full time

Job summary

A mental health treatment center in Broomfield is seeking a Residential Counselor I to provide daily support and guidance to clients. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and essential certifications. Responsibilities include facilitating group therapy sessions, ensuring client safety, and collaborating with the clinical team. The position offers a wage range of $22.40-$25.76 per hour, with a full-time commitment and a focus on creating a comfortable treatment environment.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in clinical settings.
• 1+ years in addictions or behavioral healthcare.
• Valid Colorado driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate group therapy sessions.
• Provide support services to individuals in treatment.
• Ensure client safety and satisfaction.

Skills

Group facilitation skills

Knowledge of best practices for behavioral medicine

Familiarity with the 12-Step Program

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Computer literacy

Outstanding customer service skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

CAT certification

DORA registration

Job description

Residential Counselor I - Front Range

Reports to: Clinical Director

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

Salary Range: $22.40-$25.76 per hour DOE

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 communication 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.

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.