Addictions Therapist I or II

We know you have worked hard for your licensure and want to work in an environment where you are respected, supported by colleagues, and receive competitive pay for your time. This role works within our residential and outpatient addictions, mental health, and criminogenic treatment programming with a population who are serving a criminal justice sentence.

We have opened our brand new expansion to our facility! This expansion brings 170 new beds for women, including 24 IRT, 12 STIRT, and 12 RDDT, and brand new classrooms, recreation, and group areas. Larimer County Community Corrections is an approved Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC) site. As such, substance use disorder treatment clinicians can apply for loan repayment incentives offered through the CHSC. Learn more about CHSC.

Responsibilities

• Collaborating with the treatment team to provide individual and group therapy sessions for participants in residential substance use and aftercare programs.
• Facilitating a range of client-centered, gender-responsive groups focused on substance abuse, mental health, trauma-informed care, cognitive restructuring, and life skills development.
• Conducting substance abuse and/or mental health evaluations to assess client needs.
• Providing individual and relational therapy when appropriate to support client progress.
• Ensuring accurate and up-to-date client documentation and record-keeping.

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Requirements

• Certification as a Certified Addictions Specialist (CAS).
• Expertise in research-informed practices for addressing addiction and working with criminal justice-involved clients.
• Ability to thrive in an environment where culture is key to success and collaboration.

Qualifications

Depending on qualifications, this position may be hired as Correctional Addictions Therapist I or II. Candidates must meet the required minimum qualifications below.

Correctional Addictions Therapist I

• A Bachelor's degree, or equivalent combination of education and/or experience, in a behavioral health field, as defined by the Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) required. Related education or experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.
• Six (6) months of experience providing substance abuse treatment required, preferably in criminal justice or related area.
• A Certified Addictions Specialist (CAS) is required. A Master's degree in a related field and experience providing substance use treatment services may substitute for CAS.
• Possession of a valid Driver's License by date of hire is required.
• Possession of Adult First Aid, AED, and CPR certifications within six (6) months of hire is required.

Correctional Addictions Therapist II

• A master's degree in a license-eligible behavioral health field as defined by the Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) required.
• One (1) year of experience providing substance abuse and mental health treatment is required, preferably in criminal justice or related area.
• A Certified Addictions Specialist (CAS) or Licensed Addiction Counselor (LAC) is required.
• Possession of a valid Driver's License by date of hire is required.
• Possession of Adult First Aid, AED, and CPR certifications within six (6) months of hire is required.

Benefits

Larimer County offers the following benefits for all Regular, Limited Term, and Appointed positions:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits
• FSA or HSA (depending on the medical plan)
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Basic Life/AD&D Insurance
• Accident and Critical Illness Insurance
• Retirement Plan 401(a) with employer match
• 457(b) Deferred Compensation
• Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, and holidays

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