Mesa County

SUBSTANCEABUSECOUNSELOR-CJSD

$5–5k Grand Junction, Colorado, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“SUBSTANCE ABUSE COUNSELOR-CJSD at Mesa County. Skills: substance abuse treatment, client assessment, treatment planning, progress reporting, crisis intervention. Provides professional level on-site substance abuse treatment and educational programs to clients participating in or referred to Summit View Treatment Services.. Completes substance abuse assessments and evaluations of clients who are participating with the Criminal Justice Services Department.”

Industry & Context.

Eligibility Requirements

Must be 21 years of age, successfully pass a background check, including fingerprinting, Valid Colorado Driver’s License

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

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, Must be 21 years of age, Successfully pass a background check, including fingerprinting, Valid Colorado Driver’s License

Nice to Have

Master’s degree and pursuing licensure in Colorado, Full licensure preferred (LMFT, LPC, LCSW, LAC), Two (2) years corrections related experience preferred

What You'll Do.

Provides professional level on-site substance abuse treatment and educational programs to clients participating in or referred to Summit View Treatment Services.

Completes substance abuse assessments and evaluations of clients who are participating with the Criminal Justice Services Department.

Provides individual and group substance abuse treatment

addressing client’s substance abuse and criminal behavior in a therapeutic setting

utilizing research proven techniques for clients and developing a cooperative effort with referring agencies.

The position provides psycho-educational and therapy services to clients

completes comprehensive monthly progress reports for the supervising case manager or referral agency.

Participates as a member of the treatment team

attending weekly meetings

and updating records on client progress and making recommendations for future treatment needs.

Ensures that 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.

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 conducts research on current and innovative practices used throughout the industry.

Assists in the development and implementation of policies and procedures as they relate to treatment and educational programs.

Works as a liaison between community treatment providers and Criminal Justice Services Case Managers and Administrators.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Participates as a member of the treatment team, attending weekly meetings; Works as a liaison between community treatment providers and Criminal Justice Services Case Managers and Administrators

Communication Scope

Oral and written communications must be clear and effective.

Full Job Description

$4,743.88 - $5,418.17 _____________________________________________________________ Provides professional level on-site substance abuse treatment and educational programs to clients participating in or referred to Summit View Treatment Services. Participants include clients who are justice involved or community members. **_ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:_** _(The following duty statements are illustrative of the essential functions of the job and do not include other non-essential or marginal duties that may be required. Mesa County reserves the right to modify or change the duties or essential functions of this job at any time. All responsibilities may not be performed by all incumbents.)_ Completes substance abuse assessments and evaluations of clients who are participating with the Criminal Justice Services Department. Provides individual and group substance abuse treatment, addressing client’s substance abuse and criminal behavior in a therapeutic setting, utilizing research proven techniques for clients and developing a cooperative effort with referring agencies. The position provides psycho-educational and therapy services to clients, completes comprehensive monthly progress reports for the supervising case manager or referral agency. Participates as a member of the treatment team, attending weekly meetings, and updating records on client progress and making recommendations for future treatment needs. Ensures that 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; conducts research on current and innovative practices used throughout the industry. Assists in the development and

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