Find & Apply For Mental / Behavioral Health Counselor Jobs in Collbran, Colorado

Header Job Summary Join our dynamic behavioral health team as a Drug Abuse Specialist, where you will play a vital role in supporting individuals battling substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions. In this energetic and impactful position, you will deliver evidence-based addiction counseling, conduct comprehensive patient assessments, and develop personalized treatment plans. Your expertise in psychotherapy, motivational interviewing, and crisis intervention will help guide clients toward recovery and improved well-being. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of those seeking help for substance abuse challenges. Responsibilities Conducts on-going counseling and support groups, to include an introduction to the self-help program for intervention, and annual events surrounding prevention Coordinates career plans and intervention planning with center counselors and health providers, as well as educators and instructors to update a student's intervention plan and behavioral contract. Ensure the plan guides a student's expected behavior in all areas of center life and in preparation for employment. Collaborate with the recreation department to assist indeveloping leisure time activities and specific incentives to reinforce an alcohol and other drug free lifestyle The position responsibilities also include evaluates self-help groups and establishment of appropriate referrals and counseling services, compiling required monthly and quarterly reports for submission to the National Health Office, maintaining appropriate records in the medical folders and charting information necessary to insure they are current. Conducts drug testing and follows chain of custody expectations. Maintains drug testing and alcohol testing supplies and equipment. Coordinates and participates in Tobacco Use Prevention (TUPP) programming, Healthy and Active Life Styles (HEALS) programming and other center activities, to include providing three (3) annual events per year. Performs all tasks in compliance with existing Job Corps safety policies and procedures. DOL provides Policy and Requirements Handbook (PRH) and EAP Desktop Reference for additional compliance guidelines. Join us to be part of a dedicated team committed to transforming lives through compassionate care, innovative treatment approaches, and unwavering support. Your expertise will help foster recovery journeys that empower individuals to reclaim their futures. NIT01

Pay:

$26.51 - $40.93 per hour

Work Location:

In person