Substance AbuseMental Health Counselor

Recovery Unlimited LLC; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Competitive Compensation

Great Work Environment

Career Advancement Opportunities

Job summary

Recovery Unlimited LLC is seeking a Substance Abuse/Mental Health Counselor in Colorado Springs. You will manage a caseload of patients, supporting them through addiction and mental health challenges. Your responsibilities include implementing treatment plans, identifying underlying issues, and maintaining documentation.

The ideal candidate should be compassionate, possess strong communication skills, and have a background in working with individuals facing substance abuse and mental health issues. Licensure and experience working under supervision are preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience working with individuals experiencing mental health symptoms
• Experience working with substance abuse
• Willingness to work with a supervisor to gain licensure

Responsibilities

• Handle a manageable caseload of patients
• Identify core underlying issues contributing to substance abuse
• Create and implement treatment plans
• Uplift and support patients and their families
• Complete documentation according to BHA rules
• Work closely with a supervisor

Skills

Strong communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Compassionate outlook

Understanding of substance abuse

Education

Licensure with the state desired

Registered with DORA

Job description

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Competitive Compensation
• Great Work Environment
• Career Advancement Opportunities

Job Summary

We are seeking a Substance Abuse/Mental Health Counselor to join our team! As a Counselor on the team, you will be handling a manageable caseload of patients looking to you for treatment and help to overcome a wide variety of addiction, mental health, and issues. Your role will be to support and uplift your clients, offering resources and support for them, creating and implementing treatment options, and identifying core issues that could be contributing to their substance abuse issues and mental health symptoms. The ideal candidate is compassionate, has excellent communication skills, and has experience working with people struggling with addiction and abuse. Is responsible for required documentation and open to taking on projects related to employment. The most appropriate candidates understand the need to put clients before individual needs whenever possible.

Responsibilities

• Handle a manageable caseload of patients
• Identify core underlying issues that may be contributing to a history of substance abuse
• Create and implement treatment plans that fit each patient
• Uplift and support patients, working with them and their families to help create realistic, lasting change
• Prepare for groups and complete training related to increasing skill set
• Work closely with a supervisor when appropriate
• Complete all documentation according to BHA Rules and Regulations and be willing to work as a team member supporting other team members

Qualifications

• Licensure with the state desired
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong compassionate outlook, with an upbeat and positive personality
• Experience working with substance abuse desired
• Experience working with individuals experiencing mental health symptoms desired
• Individuals willing to work with a supervisor to gain licensure - must be registered with DORA