Substance Abuse Counselor

New Season; Grand Junction (CO); On-site; USD 71,635,000 - 82,656,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Early morning hours

Competitive Pay

Generous PTO

Excellent Medical, Dental, and Vision

Life Insurance

Short/Long Term Disability

401k with up to 3% matching

Education, license, tuition, etc. reim

Referral bonus (up to $2,000)

Job summary

New Season in Colorado is hiring a Substance Abuse Counselor to engage with patients through individual, group, and family counseling as part of a collaborative treatment team. The role focuses on intake, treatment planning, counseling sessions, and patient education, with strong emphasis on recovery support and community impact.

The position offers day-one benefits, up to 3 weeks PTO, tuition reimbursement, and competitive pay at $27/hour, plus the potential for referral bonuses.

Qualifications

• Education/licensure varies by state; refer to state-specific requirements.
• Experience in the substance abuse field is preferred, but not required.
• New Season and Colonial Management Group, LP. provide equal employment opportunities and prohibit discrimination.

Responsibilities

• Complete intakes, admissions, discharges, and transfer paperwork.
• Document patient progress through counseling and interaction through groups.
• Complete psychosocial and an individualized treatment plan within the required time frame.
• Identify any clinical/case management needs and address them.
• Perform individual, group, and family counseling as required.
• Perform at least 20 hours of direct one-on-one patient contact per week through individual and/or group counseling sessions.
• Educate patients in all aspects of treatment, corresponding health issues, and steps to recovery.
• Obtain Urine Drug Screens and initial patient photo identification.
• Always act in the best interests of the program and company; honors, supports, and protects the proprietary data and rights of the company.

Skills

Counseling

Documentation

Group counseling

Intake processing

Education

State licensure requirements vary by state

Job description

Description

Looking for a new opportunity? New Season offers exciting benefits! Take a look at this opportunity to join us in making a powerful impact in your local community!

• Full benefits available on DAY ONE
• Start accruing up to 3 weeks of PTO starting on DAY ONE
• Tuition reimbursement opportunities available
• Up to $2,000 in employee referral bonuses available
• Starting pay rate: $27.00/hr
• Application deadline: July 31, 2026

Ready to get started? Here’s what we’re looking for in our newest team member!

As a Substance Abuse Counselor you’ll engage with your patients with individual, group, and/or family counseling. You’ll work with a collaborative treatment team consisting of our Medical Director, Program Director, Treatment Services Coordinator, Counselors and Nurses to identify and meet the clinical needs of the patient and to assist in their overall well‑being.

For over 30 years, New Season Treatment Centers has been a leading national health care service provider of outpatient treatment centers that specialize in providing safe, quality, and best-in-class care for individuals living with Opioid Use Disorder ("OUD").

Curious what your day‑to‑day may look like and how you’ll be making a big positive impact on your local community??

Essential Functions

• Work with patients to complete intakes, admissions, discharges, and transfer paperwork.
• Document patient progress through counseling and interaction through groups.
• Complete patient psychosocial and an individualized treatment plan within the required time frame.
• Identify any clinical/case management needs and work to address those needs.
• Perform individual, group, and family counseling as required.
• Perform at least 20 hours of direct one-on-one patient contact per week through individual and/or group counseling sessions.
• Educate patients in all aspects of treatment, corresponding health issues, and steps to recovery.
• Obtain Urine Drug Screens and initial patient photo identification.
• Always act in the best interests of the program and company; honors, supports, and protects the proprietary data and rights of the company.

Benefits

• Early morning hours (Allows for a great work-life balance)
• Competitive Pay
• Generous PTO
• Excellent Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short/Long Term Disability
• 401k with up to 3% matching
• Reimbursement for education, license, tuition, etc.
• Referral bonus (up to $2,000)

Essential Qualifications

Education/Licensure/Certification: Refer to the state-specific requirements for this position below.

Experience Required: Experience in the substance abuse field is preferred, but not required.

Colonial Management Group, LP./New Season provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Job Or State Requirements

CAT in Colorado