Residential Counselor I - Front Range

Foundry Treatment Center Steamboat; Broomfield (CO); On-site; USD 47,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Sick days

Continuing education

Wellness reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Foundry Front Range in Broomfield is seeking a Residential Counselor I to provide daily support and care for clients in treatment, assess needs, and create service plans. Reports to Clinical Director and works in a full-time, hourly role with DOE salary.

The position requires CPR certification, DORA registration, and a bachelor’s degree is preferred. You will maintain client safety and collaborate with clinical teams to ensure quality care.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; CAT and DORA-registered required.
• Experience in clinical settings with people and program management is preferred.
• 1+ years experience in addictions/behavioral health settings considered an asset.

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 as part of a team.

Skills

Group facilitation

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

EMR knowledge

CRM knowledge

CPR certification

Ethics and integrity

Decision making

Colorado driver’s license

HIPAA compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

DORA-registered

CAT required

Job description

• Excellent written communication skills.

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 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.

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