SUBSTANCE ABUSE COUNSELOR-CJSD

Mesa County; United States; On-site; USD 53,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Paid sick leave

Vacation leave

Life insurance

Long term disability

Job summary

Mesa County is seeking a qualified substance abuse clinician to provide on-site treatment and educational services to clients referred by the Criminal Justice Services Department. You will conduct assessments, deliver individual and group therapy, and prepare monthly progress reports with the supervising case manager.

You will work with a treatment team, attend weekly meetings, maintain records per Colorado Behavioral Health Administration guidelines, and coordinate referrals to the local mental

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Assessment

Group therapy

Documentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in social/behavioral sciences or education

CAS certification or ability to obtain CAS within six months

Master’s degree pursuing 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:

• 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 shifts Travel, if the travel is a regular and necessary condition of the work performed

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Mesa County benefits:

• Medical Dental Vision Retirement Paid Sick and Vacation Leave Life insurance Long term disability

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Agency Mesa County Address 544 Rood Ave Grand Junction, CO 81501 Phone 970- 244 - 1856 Website http://www.mesacounty.us

Mesa County is looking for innovative, collaborative and enthusiastic people dedicated to serving the citizens of Mesa County. If you want to have a challenging career and you have these qualities, let's make great things happen together, come join Team Mesa! We have a demanding workplace that promotes teamwork, flexibility and initiative while at the same time encouraging a healthy work/life balance. If such an environment motivates you, please consider the exciting career opportunities we have available.