Substance Abuse Counselor
- Employer
- University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
- Location
- Denver, CO
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- Administrative Jobs
- Student Affairs, Counseling
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
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University of Colorado Denver l Anschutz Medical CampusSchool of Medicine/Addiction Research and Treatment Services (ARTS) - Mom’s HouseSubstance Abuse Counselor Position #00670065 – REQ# 26281Because this position requires direct observation of females submitting specimens for urinalysis and nightly bed checks of female clients, being female has been determined to be a Bona Fide Occupational Qualification and only females will be considered for the position.* Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at www.cu.edu/cu-careers *The University of Colorado has a requirement for COVID-19 vaccinations and full completion thereof by 9/1/21 or upon start date. Information regarding this requirement, and exemptions can be found at:Anschutz: https://www.ucdenver.edu/docs/librariesprovider284/default-document-library/3000-general-admission/3012---covid-19-vaccination-requirement-and-compliance.pdf?sfvrsn=4e9df3ba_2Denver: https://www.ucdenver.edu/coronavirusExemptions vary by campus location/department. Campus/Unit-Specific Exemptions:
Job Category: Health Care
Primary Location: Aurora
Schedule: Full-time
Posting Date: Jun 3, 2022
Unposting Date: Ongoing
University of Colorado Denver l Anschutz Medical CampusSchool of Medicine/Addiction Research and Treatment Services (ARTS) - Mom’s HouseSubstance Abuse Counselor Position #00670065 – REQ# 26281Because this position requires direct observation of females submitting specimens for urinalysis and nightly bed checks of female clients, being female has been determined to be a Bona Fide Occupational Qualification and only females will be considered for the position.* Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at www.cu.edu/cu-careers *The University of Colorado has a requirement for COVID-19 vaccinations and full completion thereof by 9/1/21 or upon start date. Information regarding this requirement, and exemptions can be found at:Anschutz: https://www.ucdenver.edu/docs/librariesprovider284/default-document-library/3000-general-admission/3012---covid-19-vaccination-requirement-and-compliance.pdf?sfvrsn=4e9df3ba_2Denver: https://www.ucdenver.edu/coronavirusExemptions vary by campus location/department. Campus/Unit-Specific Exemptions:
- Anschutz Campus – Exemptions are allowed for medical or religious reasons.Denver Campus - Exemptions are allowed for medical, religious, or personal reasons.
- Consolidated/Central Services Administration – Will follow Anschutz policy on exemptions.
- Facilitate groups and provide individual counseling and case management
- Develop treatment plans
- Prepare monthly reports for referring agencies
- Observe UAS, perform facility head counts, monitor medications, and assure safety of the facility
- Other duties as assigned
- High School Diploma or GED
- One year of experience appropriate to the assignment
- Must presently be certified as a Certified Addiction Counselor Level II in the State of Colorado or hold a Master’s degree in Counseling or related field.
- Experience working in a substance abuse treatment environment with a focus on women's issues (i.e. trauma ; domestic violence; mental health treatment; parenting and child development ;barriers women experience in treatment such as childcare, employment, finding a job that pays enough to support their family; etc.)
- Experience working with offender population
- Experience documenting behaviors according to established policies and procedures
- Experience observing, monitoring and/or intervening in drug/alcohol treatment
- Experience providing group and individualized clinical care for adult clients
- Ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and orally.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees at all levels throughout the institution.
- Outstanding customer service skills.
- Demonstrated commitment and leadership ability to advance diversity and inclusion.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office programs and ability to learn software programs
- Experience using an Electronic Health Record
- Ability to establish boundaries with clients
- Ability to manage difficult behaviors
- Ability to track client progress through the development and updates of treatment plans
- Ability to deliver individual and group counseling services
- Ability to apply ethical guidelines of profession
- Ability to be nonjudgmental and respectful of others beliefs, values, and culture
Job Category: Health Care
Primary Location: Aurora
Schedule: Full-time
Posting Date: Jun 3, 2022
Unposting Date: Ongoing
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