SUBSTANCE ABUSE COUNSELOR-CJSD

Mesa-County; Justice (IL); On-site; USD 123,000 - 141,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Retirement

Paid Sick and Vacation Leave

Life insurance

Long term disability

Job summary

Mesa County is seeking a qualified professional to provide on-site substance abuse treatment and educational services to justice-involved clients and community members in Grand Junction, CO.

The role requires a Bachelor's and a Master’s together with state licensure progression (CAS within six months; LMFT/LPC/LCSW/LAC preferred). Background checks and a valid Colorado driver’s license are required, with extensive record-keeping and collaboration with the Criminal Justice Services team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social or behavioral sciences, education, or related field and CAS or ability to obtain CAS within six months.
• Master’s degree and pursuing licensure in Colorado; full licensure preferred (LMFT, LPC, LCSW, LAC).
• Two years of corrections-related experience preferred.
• Must be 21 years of age and pass a background check, including fingerprinting.
• Valid Colorado Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

• Completes substance abuse assessments and evaluations for clients in the Criminal Justice Services Department.
• Provides individual and group substance abuse treatment in a therapeutic setting.
• Develops monthly progress reports for supervising case managers or referral agencies.
• Updates records and participates in treatment team meetings.
• Coordinates education and therapeutic services for program participants.

Skills

CAS certification

Background check compliance

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in social or behavioral sciences, education, or related field

Master’s degree and pursuing Colorado licensure (LMFT, LPC, LCSW, LAC)

Job description

$4,743.88 - $5,418.17_____________________________________________________________Provides professional level on-site substance abuse treatment and educational programs to clients participating in or referred to Summit View Treatment Services. Participants include clients who are justice involved or community members.ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:(The following duty statements are illustrative of the essential functions of the job and do not include other non-essential or marginal duties that may be required. Mesa County reserves the right to modify or change the duties or essential functions of this job at any time. All responsibilities may not be performed by all incumbents.)Completes substance abuse assessments and evaluations of clients who are participating with the Criminal Justice Services Department. Provides individual and group substance abuse treatment, addressing client’s substance abuse and criminal behavior in a therapeutic setting, utilizing research proven techniques for clients and developing a cooperative effort with referring agencies. The position provides psycho-educational and therapy services to clients, completes comprehensive monthly progress reports for the supervising case manager or referral agency.Participates as a member of the treatment team, attending weekly meetings, and updating records on client progress and making recommendations for future treatment needs.Ensures that record maintenance requirements are met in accordance with program and oversight agency guidelines, including the Colorado Behavioral Health Administration and the Division of Criminal Justice.Coordinates, schedules and provides educational and therapeutic services for program participants. Responds to clients in mental health crisis and coordinates referrals to the local mental health system.Assists in the development of program curriculums; conducts research on current and innovative practices used throughout the industry. Assists in the development and implementation of policies and procedures as they relate to treatment and educational programs.Works as a liaison between community treatment providers and Criminal Justice Services Case Managers and Administrators.Oral and written communications must be clear and effective.Performs other related duties as assigned.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:Education and Experience:- Bachelor’s degree in social or behavioral sciences, education, or a related field and Certified in the State of Colorado as a Certified Addiction Specialist (CAS) or ability to obtain CAS within six months of employment.- Master’s degree and pursuing licensure in Colorado. Full licensure preferred (LMFT, LPC, LCSW, LAC)- Two (2) years corrections related experience preferred.- Any combination of education, training and experience which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities required for the job.- Must be 21 years of age and successfully pass a background check, including fingerprinting.- Valid Colorado Driver’s License.In compliance with the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act the following items can be used as a determining factor in the starting and ongoing wage of an employee working in this position:A seniority system that rewards employees based on length of employment.A merit system that rewards employees for exceptional job performance.Education, training, or experience to the extent that they are reasonably related to the work in question.Another factor related to job performance or business operations, such as paying a shift differential to workers on less popular shiftsTravel, if the travel is a regular and necessary condition of the work performedThis position is eligible for the following Mesa County benefits:MedicalDentalVisionRetirementPaid Sick and Vacation LeaveLife insuranceLong term disability_____________________________________________________________AgencyMesa CountyAddress544 Rood AveGrand Junction, CO 81501Phone970- 244 - 1856Websitehttp://www.mesacounty.us