Addiction Therapist

Summary Of Position

Responsible for patient treatment and services including intake, assessment and integrative summaries, treatment planning and updates, and transition / discharge planning and referrals according to state of Colorado and federal regulations and CARF clinical standards.

Role And Responsibilities

• Completes screening / intake for patient eligibility for an ASAM Level 1 outpatient treatment, and refers as appropriate
• Orients new clients and ensures their understanding of the program, its’ guidelines and opioid agonist medication
• Conducts addiction treatment services independently for individuals, families, and groups. Conducts assessments and develops an integrative summary used in the development of the individual’s treatment plan
• Prepares individualized treatment plan consistent with assessment findings and refers patients to services as appropriate
• Re-assesses and completes treatment / concurrent reviews on patients and revises treatment plans as needed
• Completes transition plans and discharge summaries for discharged patients
• Conducts individual sessions in accordance with the treatment plan, to provide feedback, support or encouragement, address behaviors and attitudes, or family, social or personal problems
• Ensures presence of a release of information to protect patient privacy and confidentiality when communicating and following up with stakeholders (i.e., family, primary care physicians, other providers)
• Models fidelity Evidence Based Practices and counselor competencies, as required
• Maintains timely documentation in patient records in accordance with CBHC policies, Colorado and federal (CSAT and HIPAA) regulations, and CARF standards
• Aids in preparation of the program for CARF accreditation and the implementation of organizational and clinical standards
• Maintains a working knowledge of state and federal regulations, and the CARF Opioid Treatment Program standards

Education, License/Certifications and Experience

• CAS Certification with bachelor’s degree or higher-level education. (LPC, LCSW, LAC)
• Three years experience as a counselor for substance abuse and/or mental health adult patients in an outpatient / inpatient setting (preferred)

Professional Competencies

• Communication: Must be able to express ideas clearly, concisely and in plain language to patients and their families
• Judgment: Uses clinical judgment in providing counseling and resolving treatment issues with patients and their families
• Opioid Treatment Knowledge: Working knowledge of ASAM Level 1 Criteria, addiction treatment and opioid agonist medication

Hours

8 hour days, M-F - 6am-2pm for 4 days a week and 1 day a week from 8am-4pm.

Benefits

• 401K
• Dental
• Health
• Vision
• PTO/Vacation
• Sick Time

Estimated time to fill this position

30 days