Treatment Counselor

CoreCivic; Olney Springs (CO); On-site; USD 34,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Job summary

CoreCivic in Colorado is seeking a Treatment Counselor to support participants in rehabilitation programs. You will conduct interviews, assess needs, and help develop individualized treatment plans while ensuring confidentiality and adherence to regulations.

The role focuses on facilitating both individual and group interventions, promoting recovery, and documenting progress across stages of treatment. Required are a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, one year of counseling experience, CAS

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, or a closely related field.
• At least one year of experience in mental health or substance use counseling.
• Must possess Colorado Certified Addiction Specialist (CAS) certification.
• A valid driver's license is required.
• Minimum age requirement: Must be at least 18 years of age.

Responsibilities

• Interviews and assesses prospective program participants using appropriate screening instruments.
• Develops treatment plans using standardized offender assessment information.
• Facilitates individual and group treatment interventions and promotes engagement in the treatment process.
• Maintains confidentiality of clinical files and documents according to protocols and laws.
• Documents and tracks treatment plans and monitors progress to ensure completion of programs.

Skills

Mental health counseling

Substance use counseling

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Counseling, Social Work or closely related field

Job description

$29.81 per hour

At CoreCivic , we do more than manage inmates, we care for people. CoreCivic is currently seeking Treatment Counselor who has a passion for making lasting changes in the lives of offenders, as we set the standards of care in the industry.

The successful candidate should be able to perform ALL of the following functions at a pace and level of performance consistent with the actual job performance requirements.

i. Interviews and assesses prospective program participants, and gathers data using appropriate screening and assessment instruments. Establishes rapport with participants and determines individual and group needs based on results of screening and assessment instruments and other collateral sources.

ii. Facilitates individual and group treatment interventions, in accordance with CoreCivic partner agencies, and prevailing state regulations, statutes, policies and procedures. Uses standardized offender assessment information in developing treatment plans or specific programs.

iii. Facilitates participant engagement in the treatment process, promoting positive attitudes, skills, coping mechanisms to encourage on-going recovery. Plans participant incentives and uses appropriate therapeutic tools to manage behavioral issues or concerns.

iv. Maintains the confidentiality of clinical files for each participant to include, but not limited to, intake documents, assessment(s), and interview(s), treatment plan, treatment plan reviews, progress notes, discharge summary, and referrals, according to written protocols and in compliance with prevailing laws and regulation(s).

v. Documents and tracks treatment plans, monitors inmate progress and reviews status of inmates/residents to verify that treatment and therapeutic programs are completed.

2025 CoreCivic Benefits Overview (https://corecivic.csod.com/clientimg/corecivic/welcome/myCareer/Colorado Benefits Docs/2025 Corecivic Benefits Overview (Safety non-SCA facilities) FINAL.pdf)

Qualifications:

• Graduate from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Counseling, Social Work or a closely related field is required.

• One (1) year of experience in the mental health or substance use counseling field is required.

• Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis.

• Must possess Colorado Certified Addiction Specialist (CAS) certification.

• A valid driver's license is required.

• Minimum age requirement: Must be at least 18 years of age.

CoreCivic is a Drug-Free Workplace & EOE including Disability/Veteran.