DescriptionUniversity of Colorado Denver l AnschutzMedical Campus

School of Medicine/Dept ofPsychiatry/ARTS

Substance Treatment CounselorPosition #685684  Posting #16137 * Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at www.cu.edu/cu-careers * Schoolof Medicine, Department of Psychiatry, ARTS has an opening for a full-timeUniversity Staff (unclassified) Substance Treatment Counselor – Mental HealthClinician II position.

 * Applications are acceptedelectronically ONLY at www.cu.edu/cu-careers *

  The University of Colorado Denver seeks a full-time, UniversityStaff (non-classified) Substance Treatment Counselor within the AddictionResearch and Treatment Services (ARTS) Adult Outpatient Program, with cliniclocations in Denver, Aurora and Arvada. The ARTS Adult Outpatient Program iswithin the School of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry. ARTS Adult Outpatientclinics provide drug and alcohol assessment, psychosocial and pharmacologicaltreatment for adults. Programs in various clinic locations include traditionaloutpatient, intensive outpatient and may contain specialty services for clientsreferred by the criminal justice system, county departments of human services,and services for pregnant women, individuals who are HIV positive and genderresponsive services.

 This position provides drug and alcohol assessment, psychosocial, and pharmacologicaltreatment to adult substance abuse clients. The Adult Outpatient Program is apart of the Addiction Research and Treatment Services (ARTS) within the Schoolof Medicine, Department of Psychiatry.

 JobResponsibilities: 

Thisclinical position is responsible for performing counseling duties and will besupervised by a senior counselor and/or the Clinic Coordinator. Duties include:providing assessments of clients for admission to treatment; performingsubstance abuse evaluations; completing intakes; performing group, individualand family counseling using evidence based practices for offender population;maintaining documentation in patient charts; developing and carrying outindividualized treatment plans and case management duties as needed to meet theneeds of external sources as well as linking client's treatment progress toreferral sources; completing monthly billing report and statistics; assessingand collecting fees from client; and performing related work as assigned orrequired. This position will primarily work with patients who are referred fromprobation departments and with opioid dependent patients and/or other referralsources (i.e. department of social services).

 This description is a summary only and is describing the general levelof work being performed, it is not intended to be all-inclusive. The duties ofthis position may change from time to time and/or based on business need. Wereserve the right to add or delete duties and responsibilities at thediscretion of the supervisor and/or hiring authority

 Salary andBenefits:

The hiring salary range for this position is $40,152 - $49,452 andis commensurate with skills and experience.  This position is eligiblefor overtime compensation.

 PLEASE NOTE: Candidates will beresponsible for travel expenses related to the interview process and anyrelocation expenses, if applicable.

 The Universityoffers a full benefits package. Information on University benefits programs,including eligibility, is located at https://www.cu.edu/employee-services.

 Your total compensationgoes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Colorado providesgenerous leave, health plans and retirement contributions that add to yourbottom line.

  Benefits: https://www.cu.edu/employee-services/benefits.Total CompensationCalculator: https://www.cu.edu/employee-services/total-compensation

 Diversity and Equity: Pleaseclick here for information on disability accommodations: http://www.ucdenver.edu/about/departments/HR/jobs/Pages/JobsatCUDenver.aspx

 The Universityof Colorado Denver | Anschutz Medical Campus iscommitted to recruiting and supporting a diverse student body, faculty andadministrative staff. The university strives to promote a culture ofinclusiveness, respect, communication and understanding. We encourage applicationsfrom women, ethnic minorities, persons with disabilities and all veterans. TheUniversity of Colorado is committed to diversity and equality in education andemployment.

 The Universityof Colorado Denver | Anschutz Medical Campus isdedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff,students and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct backgroundinvestigations for all prospective employees. 

QualificationsRequiredQualifications: 

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with anassociate's degree in psychology, social work, counseling, human services, or closely-relatedfield
• Minimum of two years of experience providing mental health,behavioral health, and/or substance abuse treatment to clients
• Must possess a valid registration in good standing with theColorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA)

Conditions of Employment:

• Must agree to fingerprinting, criminal background check and a CRCPchild registry check and successfully pass the checks.
• Subject to pre-employment,post-accident, post-incident or reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol testingper UCD Addiction Research and Treatment Services Department Policies.

Substitution:

• Professional work experience that provided the same kind and levelof knowledge acquired in the required education may substitute for theassociate's degree on a year-for-year equivalent basis.

PreferredQualifications:

• Possess a valid registration in good standing with the ColoradoDepartment of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) as a Certified Addiction Counselor (CAC)Level II or higher, or be eligible to obtain a CAC Level II certification orhigher within six months of hire date.
• Possess a valid registration in good standing with the ColoradoDepartment of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) as a Licensed Professional Counselor(LPC), Licensed Social Worker (LSW), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist(LMFT) or a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW).
• Graduation from an accredited college or university with aMaster’s degree in psychology, social work, counseling, human services, orclosely-related field.
• Experience working in a counselor role with clients who areinvolved with probation, human services, social services, criminal justiceprograms, and/or other referral sources.
• Experience conducting, leading, or co-leading group counselingsessions.
• Experience working in a counselor role with opioid-dependent,adult clients.
• Experience conducting individual and/or family counseling.
• Experience creating individualized treatment plans and otherclinical documentation (for example, DAP notes).
• Experience with therapeutic confrontation and structures.
• Experience observing, monitoring and intervening in drug/alcoholtreatment.

Competencies:*Excellent communications and interpersonal skills
* Excellent written communication skills
* Ability to manage difficult behaviors
* Ability to engage substance dependent clients in treatment
* Ability to comply with established rules, policies and procedures and meetdeadlines
* Ability to be open-minded and nonjudgmental
* Ability to develop healthy relationships with clients
* Ability to establish boundaries with clients
* Ability to exercise discretion (e.g. patient confidentiality)

* Ability to communicateeffectively in written form, which includes the ability to check fortypographical, grammatical and spelling errors.

Job Category: Health Care
Primary Location: Denver
Schedule: Full-time
Posting Date: Apr 11, 2019
Unposting Date: Ongoing