Addiction Counselor

$1000 Sign on Bonus*

Who we are:

Comprehensive Behavioral Health Center, a company of Porch Light Health is seeking a Full time Counselor (CAS).  Porch Light Health is a local leader in outpatient treatment of Opioid Use Disorders and other addictive disorders. We foster a family environment where patients are treated with compassion and honesty. We believe that addiction is a chronic relapsing brain disease. Our staff is passionate about helping other people. We offer Medication Assisted Treatment and behavioral health services. We believe there is life beyond addiction and strive to help our patients discover their purpose and community in a healthy environment. We are looking for people who are willing to work in a fast paced medical environment.

Summary of Position:  

Responsible for patient treatment and services including intake, assessment and integrative summaries, treatment planning and updates, and transition / discharge planning and referrals according to state of Colorado and federal regulations and CARF clinical standards 

Role and Responsibilities:

Completes screening / intake for patient eligibility for an ASAM Level 1 outpatient treatment, and refers as appropriate

Orients new clients and ensures their understanding of the program, its’ guidelines and opioid agonist medication

Conducts addiction treatment services independently for individuals, families, and groups. 

Conducts assessments and develops an integrative summary used in the development of the individual’s treatment plan.

Prepares individualized treatment plan consistent with assessment findings and refers patients to services as appropriate.

Re-assesses and completes treatment / concurrent reviews on patients and revises treatment plans as needed

Completes transition plans and discharge summaries for discharged patients

Conducts individual sessions in accordance with the treatment plan, to provide feedback, support or encouragement, address behaviors and attitudes, or family, social or personal problems

Ensures presence of a release of information to protect patient privacy and confidentiality when communicating and following up with stakeholders (i.e., family, primary care physicians, other providers) 

Models fidelity Evidence Based Practices and counselor competencies, as required.

Ensures and promotes a patients' rights to privacy, confidentiality, and other legal rights. 

Maintains timely documentation in patient records in accordance with CBHC policies, Colorado and federal (CSAT and HIPAA) regulations, and CARF standards

Assists in preparation of the program for CARF accreditation and the implementation of organizational and clinical standards.

Maintains a working knowledge of state and federal regulations, and the CARF Opioid Treatment Program standards

Hours: 

8 hour days, M-F - 6am-2pm for 4 days a week and 1 day a week from 8am-4pm.

Education, License/Certifications and Experience

CAS Certification with bachelor’s degree or higher-level education. (LPC, LCSW, LAC)

Three years experience as a counselor for  substance abuse and/or mental health adult patients in an outpatient / inpatient setting (preferred)

Professional Competencies:

Communication:  Must be able to express ideas clearly, concisely and in plain language to patients and their families

Judgment:  Uses clinical judgment in providing counseling and resolving treatment issues with patients and their families 

Opioid Treatment Knowledge:  Working knowledge of ASAM Level 1 Criteria, addiction treatment and opioid agonist medication

Benefits:

401K, Dental, Health, Vision, PTO/Vacation, Sick Time

*Sign on bonus to be paid with regular pay roll practices after 90 days of employment

**Estimated time to fill this position is 30 days