Licensed Addiction Counselor ​/ in Brighton

Schedule:

Thurs - Sat/Wed-Fri rotation, 7a-7p

The Licensed Addiction Counselor position provides substance use disorder services to the inmate population, to include formal and informal behavioral health evaluations, diagnostic assessments, and clinical interventions.

• Completes intake assessments
• Serves as consultant for unit staff regarding assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning
• Supports inmates on medication assisted treatment (MAT)
• Monitors inmate treatment and documentation to assure compliance with standards and to assure continuity of care
• Establishes a clinical program that includes weekly individual sessions and groups
• Provides clinical direction to non-clinical staff in behavioral healthcare and treatment of inmates
• Assures continuity of care for inmates by making appropriate referrals and providing necessary information and documentation for receiving facilities, or agencies
• Provides crisis intervention
• Documents electronically in an accurate and timely manner to provide comprehensive inmate behavioral health records
• Provides direct behavioral health care to inmates
• Communicates directly with inmates regarding their behavioral health care such as consequences of maladaptive behavior and desired and undesirable effects of prescribed behavioral health medication
• Listens to inmate concerns and provides counseling and direction
• Communicates to advise, counsel, inform and/or guide staff within the clinical unit, the facility, clinical and administrative supervisors and outside agencies to ensure continuity
• Responsible for maintaining standards of the program or work unit through compliance with all applicable professional, departmental, organizational and unit standards
• Attends and participates in monthly staff meetings and in-service training as scheduled
• Assume additional duties as assigned

• Master's level education: MA Clinical Psych, MA Counseling, MA Social Work, or related field
• Active Licensed Addiction Counselor (LAC) credential; in good standing with the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA)
• Proficient in behavioral therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, etc.
• Experience in patient assessment and care
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience working with alcohol and/or drug addicted individuals and/or in the field of substance abuse counseling
• Experience providing addiction treatment to a diverse incarcerated population and highly resistive clients, in an inpatient and outpatient setting, preferred

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

• Clear and effective verbal and written communication with all coworkers, supervisors, jail administration, and patients
• Excellent verbal and written comprehension
• Excellent deductive reasoning and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent organizational skills; independent worker and self-starter
• Ability to use a computer and use/learn a variety of software, including site‑specific computer programs
• Must demonstrate ability to appropriately and safely use standard medical equipment
• Ability to respect the dignity and confidentiality of inmates
• Demonstrated proficiency in excellent customer service

• Must maintain all certifications, educational requirements, licensing, etc. for this position
• Must have current CPR/BLS certification
• Must have current TB test (taken within one year)
• Must adhere to all facility policies and procedures as well as the policies and procedures listed in the Employee Handbook
• Willing to assist coworkers in the job duties and work overtime if required; may act as a resource to other coworkers
• Maintains confidentiality, dignity, and security of health records and protected health information in compliance with HIPAA requirements

• Must undergo security training and orientation on facility safety policies and procedures

• Ability to both remain stationary and move/traverse throughout the facility, including up and down flights of stairs
• Ability to position oneself in different spaces
• Ability to convey and discern information in a conversation, frequently communicate with patients; must be able to exchange accurate information.
• Ability to identify and detect…