SUBSTANCE ABUSE COUNSELOR-CJSD

About the role

Provides professional level on-site substance abuse treatment and educational programs to clients participating in or referred to Summit View Treatment Services. Participants include justice-involved clients and community members.

Responsibilities

• Completes substance abuse assessments and evaluations for clients in the Criminal Justice Services Department.
• Provides individual and group substance abuse treatment addressing clients' substance use and criminal behavior in a therapeutic setting, using research-proven techniques.
• Develops cooperative efforts with referring agencies and completes comprehensive monthly progress reports for supervising case managers or referral agencies.
• Participates as a member of the treatment team, attending weekly meetings, updating client records, and making recommendations for future treatment needs.
• Ensures record maintenance requirements are met in accordance with program and oversight agency guidelines, including the Colorado Behavioral Health Administration and the Division of Criminal Justice.
• Coordinates, schedules, and provides educational and therapeutic services for program participants.
• Responds to clients in mental health crisis and coordinates referrals to the local mental health system.
• Assists in the development of program curriculums and conducts research on current and innovative industry practices.
• Assists in the development and implementation of policies and procedures related to treatment and educational programs.
• Serves as a liaison between community treatment providers and Criminal Justice Services case managers and administrators.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in social or behavioral sciences, education, or a related field.
• Certified in the State of Colorado as a Certified Addiction Specialist (CAS) or ability to obtain CAS within six months of employment.
• Master's degree and pursuing licensure in Colorado; full licensure preferred (LMFT, LPC, LCSW, LAC).
• Two years of corrections-related experience preferred.
• Must be 21 years of age.
• Successfully pass a background check, including fingerprinting.
• Valid Colorado Driver's License.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Retirement
• Paid Sick and Vacation Leave
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability