Addictions Therapist I or II - Eligibility List

Overview

Responsibilities

What you'll be doing:

• Collaborating with the treatment team to provide individual and group therapy sessions for participants in residential substance use and aftercare programs.
• Facilitating a range of client-centered, gender-responsive groups focused on substance abuse, mental health, trauma-informed care, cognitive restructuring, and life skills development.
• Conducting substance abuse and/or mental health evaluations to assess client needs.
• Providing individual and relational therapy when appropriate to support client progress.
• Ensuring accurate and up-to-date client documentation and record-keeping.

• Certification as a Certified Addictions Specialist (CAS).
• Expertise in research-informed practices for addressing addiction and working with criminal justice-involved clients.
• Ability to thrive in an environment where culture is key to success and collaboration.

Qualifications

Depending on qualifications this position may be hired as Correctional Addictions Therapist I or II.

To move forward in the hiring process, candidates must meet the required minimum qualifications. That said, we encourage you to think about your unique background and skills before applying. People often underestimate how their experiences match up with a role’s needs. We encourage you to apply if you meet the minimum qualifications and believe your skills and perspective can add value to this position.

Correctional Addictions Therapist I

• A Bachelor's degree, or equivalent combination of education and/or experience, in a behavioral health field, as defined by the Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) required. Related education or experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.
• Six (6) months of experience providing substance abuse treatment required, preferably in criminal justice or related area.
• A certified Addictions Specialist (CAS), is required. A Master's degree in a related field and experience providing substance use treatment services may substitute for CAS.
• Possession of a valid Driver's License by date of hire is required.
• Possession of Adult First Aid, AED, and CPR certifications within six (6) months of hire, is required.

• A master's degree in a license-eligible behavioral health field as defined by the Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) required.
• One (1) year of experience providing substance abuse and mental health treatment is required, preferably in criminal justice or related area.
• A certified Addictions Specialist (CAS) or Licensed Addiction Counselor (LAC) is required.
• Possession of a valid Driver's License by date of hire is required.
• Possession of Adult First Aid, AED, and CPR certifications within six (6) months of hire, is required.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits
• FSA or HSA (depending on the medical plan)
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Basic Life/AD&D Insurance
• Accident and Critical Illness Insurance
• Retirement Plan 401(a) with employer match
• 457(b) Deferred Compensation
• Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, and holidays

Supplemental Information

This posting is to fill vacant positions and to create an eligibility list for future openings. Working within an environment where culture is the key to our success. Working with numerous stakeholders in the criminal justice system. Candidates may be hired as an Addictions Therapist I or Addictions Therapist II based on qualifications. In order to qualify for the level II, candidates will need to have a Master's Degree in a license-eligible behavioral health field as defined by the Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA), one year of experience providing substance abuse and mental health treatment, and either Certified Addictions Specialist (CAS) or Licensed Addiction Counselor (LAC) certification.
An offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of required pre-employment checks or testing.

All application components must be submitted by 11:59 PM MT on the closing date listed.

Larimer County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment in all employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity or expression, and sexual orientation), national origin, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, military status, or any other characteristic protected by law or regulation.