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What they do
A Substance Abuse Counselor counsels people struggling with addictions to alcohol, drugs or other substances. Assists clients in dealing with personal and professional problems related to substance abuse. Collaborates with other health care and mental health care professionals to coordinate services for clients, and works with families of substance abusers. May work in a clinic, health care facility or community based program, or work with clients referred through the criminal justice system.
$26,227 / year median in Colorado
+19% projected growth
Job Description
- $65,000 a year 23 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Life insurance Qualifications Substance Abuse Counseling Certification Addiction counseling Patient assessment Substance abuse counseling Full Job Description Elevate Healthcare is more than just another place to work.
- Enforce Elevate Healthcare's mission and values, including our harm-reduction and person-centered model of care.
- Superior customer service, professional demeanor, and detail-oriented
- Individual and group counseling
- Alcohol and drug assessments
- Case management
- Ongoing assessment and treatment planning of program participants
- Psychoeducation to individuals on the illness of opioid use disorder and it's treatment
- Crisis intervention services
- Treatment team collaboration with medical and other clinicians.
Benefits include:
- Compassionate and authentic work environment.
- 3 weeks PTO
- Health insurance (medical, dental, and vision)
- Life insurance
Requirements:
- Certified Addiction Specialist (CAS); Licensed Addiction Counselor (LAC) or candidate (LACC); Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or candidate (LPCC) en route to obtaining addiction certification.
- A good attitude, compassionate heart, and eagerness to serve.
Position:
Full-time, Salary Hours:
5am- 1pm.
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$55,000.00- $65,000.