Substance Abuse Clinician I

Health Solutions West; Clifton (CO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

PTO accrual and generous leave policy

Job summary

Health Solutions West in Grand Junction, CO is seeking a Substance Abuse Clinician I to perform clinical assessment, crisis intervention, individual, family and group therapy, and case management under supervision. This role develops and monitors treatment plans and maintains charts.

Candidates must have CAT certification; a Bachelor's in human services is preferred and two years' experience is preferred. The position requires working with diverse clients in residential settings and compliance

Qualifications

• Certified Addictions Technician (CAT) required.
• Bachelor’s degree in human services or related field preferred.
• Two years of experience in a human services field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Under supervision, conducts clinical assessments and crisis intervention.
• Provides individual, family and group therapy and case management.
• Develops and monitors treatment plans and documents progress.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in human services or related field

Job description

Job Details

Position: Substance Abuse Clinician I

Location: Grand Junction, Building F (Residential — Circle/WRC - Clifton, CO 81520)

Position Type: Full Time

Salary Range: $23.82 Hourly

Health Solutions West is the Western slope’s largest behavioral health care organization, covering more than 23,000 square miles across 10 counties. With over 250 employees in Western Colorado, you would be joining a mighty team of support and administrative staff, case managers, clinicians, physicians, nurses, and others in our efforts to improve the health and wellbeing of our community.

Benefits offered to Full-Time Employees

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Paid time off accrual and generous leave policy

Qualifications

• Certified Addictions Technician (CAT) required.
• Bachelor’s degree in human services or related field preferred.
• Two (2) years previous experience in human services related field preferred.

Job purpose

Under close supervision and over‑site, provides clinical assessment/problem identification, crisis intervention, individual, family and group therapy and case management. Develops and monitors treatment plans and progress, documents significant interactions, and maintains clinical charts and other reporting data. Works with a diverse client population in a variety of treatment approaches and/or settings.

Knowledge, Skill & Ability

• CPR/BLS Certification for Healthcare Provider required in residential setting.
• Verbal De‑Escalation/Certification required prior to independent patient care for residential settings. Must have ability to perform duties required by training to provide verbal de‑escalation and physical and mechanical restraints if necessary (Training for certification will be provided).
• Ability to produce written documentation of clinical work in a manner readily understood by other service providers.
• Ability to summarize service themes from a variety of client contacts and communicate suggested improvements for service delivery.
• Ability to demonstrate appropriate clinical judgment when assessing the level of risk and determining resolution of client emergencies, resulting in a safe outcome.
• Working knowledge of Windows based computer applications to include Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, and Internet access.
• Ability to operate standard office equipment including computer keyboard, calculator, copy machine, fax and multi‑line telephone.
• Interpersonal and communication skills to develop and maintain effective working relationships with all internal and external customers.
• Ability to organize and prioritize workload in a sometimes hectic environment with frequent interruptions.

Working Conditions/Physical Demands

Employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Employee is frequently required to walk, sit, stand, or kneel and occasionally required to climb or balance, and stoop. Must have the ability to sit for longer periods of time at a computer. Employee must be able to travel between Health Solutions West sites. May be exposed to stressful situations that involve enraged, distraught, and/or intoxicated individuals with possible mental health conditions. Possible exposure to communicable disease. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Must already be authorized to work in the US; sponsorships not available.