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Certified Addiction Specialist Counselor II - Front Range

NRT Foundry Treatment Center
place Denver, 80201
local_atm $24.4 - 31.25 USD /HOUR
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Full Time
Experience:
Avoidant Personality Disorder
Addiction
Medication Management
ECT
Families
Groups

About Job

Description:Certified Addiction Specialist Counselor II - Front RangeReports to: Clinical DirectorJob Category: Hourly Non-Exempt Full-TimeSalary Range: $24.40-$31.25 per hour DOEJob Site: Foundry Front Range (Broomfield)Job Summary:The Residential Counselor II provides daily support, guidance, and care for clients and helps maintain the safety of those in treatment. Counselors assess the needs of clients, create service plans, and execute and evaluate those plans while ensuring the safety of clients.Education and Experience:
  • Bachelor's required.
  • CAS required.
  • DORA-registered required.
  • 2+ years proven experience with people and program management in clinical settings.
  • 2+ years experience in an addictions and/or behavioral healthcare setting, residential treatment experience preferred.
Required Skills/Abilities:
  • Group facilitation skills.
  • Knowledge of "best practices" and evidence based behavioral medicine treatment delivery and methodologies.
  • Familiar with the 12-Step Program and the 12 Steps/12 Traditions.
  • State and federal licensure regulation knowledge.
  • Impeccable ethics and integrity.
  • Professional appearance, aptitude, and attitude.
  • Current CPR Certification or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communications skills.
  • Excellent listening skills.
  • Computer literacy and knowledge of EMR and CRM.
  • Excellent written communication skills.
  • Outstanding customer service skills and abilities.
  • Ability to take direction and make sound decisions.
  • Ability to maintain appropriate professional boundaries with staff and clients.
  • Provide care and compassion with discretion to staff and participants.
  • Valid, non-restricted Colorado driver's license.
Duties/Responsibilities:
  • Facilitate one-on-one and group therapy sessions.
  • Complete service plans and updates for caseload.
  • Provide support services to individuals in treatment.
  • Collaborate with clinical, medical, and admissions staff.
  • Contribute to clinical decisions, recognize, and demonstrate treatment is a team effort.
  • Create and maintain a safe, comfortable, and person-focused treatment environment.
  • Ensure client safety and satisfaction.
  • Comprehend, follow, and enforce policies & procedures with clients.
  • Attend all required team meetings.
  • Communicate medical concerns to Medical Team.
  • Identify emergency signals and situations and respond appropriately.
  • Constant awareness and communication with clinical team, family members, and client.
  • Complete documentation within time frames set by the organization's policy as required by license and accreditation standards.
  • Maintain strict confidentiality, HIPAA and 42CFR Part 2 compliance.
  • Adhere to organization's policies & procedures, State & Federal law, OSHA, JCAHO, and BHA regulations & standards.
  • Represent NRT mission and values.
Physical Requirements:
  • Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
  • Standing, sitting, bending, reaching, climbing stairs, typing, see, hear, speak.
  • Exposure to a clinical and medical environment.
  • Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds.
  • Driving in all weather conditions.
Benefits & Perks:
Health and Wellness
  • Medical, dental and vision insurance
  • Supplemental accident and hospital indemnity coverage
  • Voluntary Term Life insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Monthly wellness reimbursement
Financial
  • Competitive salary
  • Employee recognition and rewards programs
  • Employee referral incentive program
  • Employer-sponsored 401(k) plan
Work/Life Perks
  • Professional growth and development
  • Continuing education reimbursement
  • Unlimited paid time off (exempt employees) + sick days
  • Paid time off policy (non-exempt employees) + sick days
  • Paid holidays (exempt) or ability to earn 1.5x base hourly rate (non-exempt)
Full-time employeesThis description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice. Requirements:Compensation details: 24.4-31.25 Hourly WagePI15029f010dac-0524

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Avoidant Personality Disorder

Issues

Addiction
Medication Management

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ECT

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Individuals with Addiction Issues

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