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Job description
PAY: $65,000 - 72,000 Depending on Licensure
At Embrave, we believe people can and do change. We have an amazing team that provides our clients with the opportunity to do just that! Embrave has also been recognized as a "Best Workplace" in Colorado Springs every year since 2022. Our commitment to excellence and our supportive work environment makes us a standout employer in the community. If you want to help Embrave make a difference in the lives of individuals struggling with addiction and/or mental health issues, we would love to hear from you!
Some of our amazing benefits...
-> 14 Paid Holidays
-> Vacation, Sick and Personal Time
-> 401(k), Roth and Traditional plans offered, 5% Employer Match, 2 Years Fully Vested
-> Employer-paid Employee Assistance
-> Medical ICHRA plans, Dental, Vision
-> Employer-paid Life Insurance for employees and dependents
-> Voluntary Benefits: Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital, ID Theft, and Legal Support Services
For additional information on our benefits, please refer to our benefits guides on our career center page.
ADDICTION COUNSELOR
The Addiction Counselor is responsible for providing direct therapeutic services, group, and individual, to adults with substance use disorders. It is essential to have a thorough knowledge of substance use disorders, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, related evidenced based assessments, and treatment practices.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Conducts initial clinical assessments using a multitude of standardized assessment tools, including the ASAM Assessment. (Mental health, Substance Use Disorder, Trauma, Daily Living Skills, etc.)
Administers follow-up assessments.
Conducts group and individual therapeutic interventions.
Works collaboratively with the client to develop a comprehensive treatment plan that addresses priority needs of the client, an agreed upon plan of action, and desired treatment outcomes.
Utilizes approved curriculum to facilitate weekly groups and/or provides individual treatment to members.
Evaluates and reports progress and outcome of treatment services.
Completes accurate and timely clinical assessments, intakes, treatment plans/reviews, monthly reports, assessments, progress notes, and discharge summaries.
Participates in mental health on call.
Provides crisis intervention and de-escalation skills.
Promotes and demonstrates the Mission, Vision, and Core Values of Embrave.
Develops and maintains good working relationships with all departments, the management team, regulatory agencies, and community partners.
Embraces cultural diversity amongst ourselves and our community.
Responsible for the human, financial, and material resources as well as data and information entrusted to us.
Performs other job-related duties as required.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED: None
EDUCATION/ WORK EXPERIENCE:
Requires a licensure with the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) in good standing as a Licensed Addiction Counselor.
OR
Current certification as a Certified Addiction Specialist (previous Certified Addictions Counselor II (CAC II) or higher (CAC III) with Colorado's Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) in good standing, along with a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), or Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate (LPCC), Licensed Social Worker Candidate (SWC), or Addictions Counselor Candidate (ADDC) in good standing with Colorado's Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA).
Worksite address
colorado springs, CO, 80509, US
Who can apply
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