Substance Use Counselor — Criminal Justice & Education Programs

Mesa County, CO; Grand Junction (CO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Retirement

Paid Sick and Vacation Leave

Life insurance

Long term disability

Job summary

Summit View Treatment Services is seeking a professional to provide on-site substance abuse treatment and educational programs to clients referred by the Criminal Justice Services Department. The role includes assessments, individual and group therapy, and reporting progress to the supervising case manager or referral agency.

The candidate must hold a Bachelor’s degree in social/behavioral sciences or related field, be CAS eligible within six months, and ideally have a Master’s degree with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in social/behavioral sciences, education, or a related field; CAS within six months of employment.
• Master's degree and pursuing licensure in Colorado; full licensure preferred (LMFT, LPC, LCSW, LAC).
• Two years corrections-related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Completes substance abuse assessments and evaluations for Criminal Justice Services participants.
• Provides individual and group substance abuse treatment using evidence-based techniques.
• Prepares comprehensive monthly progress reports for supervising case manager or referral agency.
• Coordinates and delivers educational and therapeutic services; liaises with community treatment providers.

Education

Bachelor's degree in social or behavioral sciences, education, or a related field; CAS eligible

Master's degree; licensure pursuing (LMFT, LPC, LCSW, LAC)

Job description

Summit View Treatment Services is seeking a professional to provide on-site substance abuse treatment and educational programs to clients referred by the Criminal Justice Services Department. The role includes assessments, individual and group therapy, and reporting progress to the supervising case manager or referral agency.

The candidate must hold a Bachelor’s degree in social/behavioral sciences or related field, be CAS eligible within six months, and ideally have a Master’s degree with