Colorado is facing an incredible drug epidemic, affecting many individuals and families. Crossroads’ Turning Points (CTP) is providing individuals and families help and you can be part of that!
CTP is doing amazing things within our community and we want you to be part of the challenge. We are currently searching for a dynamic individual to become the Co-Occurring Counselor for our Outpatient Program. This position provides counseling services to individuals, using a combination of therapeutic and recreational activities. Internal candidates, please fill out the internal application.
All positions require pre-employment drug screening & background investigation.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Conducts co-occurring client assessments. Places clients into appropriate levels of care.
Conducts group, family and individual counseling sessions. May conduct psycho-educational or family groups.
Works with co-occurring clients to develop and update treatment plans and goals.
Monitors client behaviors and progress. Incorporates behavior modification and stress management therapy to assist clients in controlling substance abuse and other problems.
Administers and analyzes client testing instruments, reviews result of tests to evaluate client needs.
Provides clients with therapeutic projects, recreational therapy or other activities.
Assures that all documentation is complete by established deadlines. Maintains client records according to licensing regulations. Regularly reports clinical status to unit supervisor.
Participates in staffing clients with appropriate team and communicates with community referral sources including but not limited to probation, parole and DSS.
Crisis intervention and arranging for hospitalization as needed.
Coordinates and refers to supportive services in the community to supplement treatment and counseling. Assist clients in obtaining services to become self-sufficient and prevent relapse in a timely manner.
May be required to assist in urine/breath testing and monitoring.
May be required to travel to outlying sites to train and/or provide treatment to clients.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
Minimum of a master’s degree in social work, psychology or counseling
Licensure:
Requires licensure as LPC, LCSW or LMFT. CAC II or CAC III in addition to license is preferred.
Must be able to obtain CAC II certification within 18 months after date of hire.
Experience:
Minimum of 2 years working in mental health field.
Previous substance abuse treatment experience and expertise with trauma preferred.
Demonstrated experience working with interdisciplinary teams.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Must be able to stand, walk and sit, including driving for long periods of time.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
A combination of both office and clinical settings conducive to the delivery of effective training of staff and counseling and treatment of clients.
We offer a competitive salary and excellent package of benefits:
- Medical (employer pays almost 70% of the cost)
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Eight (8) Paid Holidays
- Two (2) Paid Adm Holidays
- Jury Duty Leave
- Military / Reserve Duty Leave
- Family / Medical Leave
- Modified PTO (cash payout x emp leave)
- 401K (with company match)
- AFLAC (optional)
- Growth opportunities
- CAC & License renewal
- CAC & License reimbursement program.
- Free Long-Term Disability
- Free Clinical Supervision
- Free Life Insurance (three times your annual salary)
- Free Sam’s Club Membership
- Flexible Spending Account (optional)
Apply today at www.crossroadstp.org under the employment tab.
Join a leader in the behavioral health field with over 41 years of experience!
Closing Date:
January 27, 2021 or open until filled
Rate:
$62,274
EOE/M/F/D/V/SO
Source: Indeed.com
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