Licensed Addiction Counselor JBBS
CorrHealthā¢Brighton, CO
1dā¢Onsite
About The Position
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.
Requirements
- 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
- 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
- Must be able to pass a background check and pre-employment drug test (as applicable).
Nice To Haves
- Experience providing addiction treatment to a diverse incarcerated population and highly resistive clients, in an inpatient and outpatient setting, preferred
Responsibilities
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
