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Employment Opportunities |
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On-Call Outpatient Counselor
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| Salary: |
$18.00 Hourly
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| Job Type: |
Hourly |
| Location: |
Boulder County, Colorado
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| This position provides counseling and case management for individuals, families, and groups (both legal and voluntary clients), as needed to cover for counseling staff vacancies due to sickness, vacation, etc. |
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Examples of Duties:
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v Conducts client intakes and evaluations, including treatment planning, client histories, case notes, and follow-up services.
v Coordinates action for crisis situations.
v Provides crisis intervention counseling and ongoing counseling to a caseload of clients, including individuals, groups, and families.
v Maintains and updates client data.
v Performs related duties, as required. |
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Required Qualifications:
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Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with either a bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences or related field, or a M.S.W. or M.A. in counseling, psychology, or related field.
Experience: One year of professional substance abuse counseling experience.
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Additional related education may apply toward required experience. |
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Supplemental Information:
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v Ability to work with minimal daily supervision.
v High level of skill in providing effective communications and counseling.
v Knowledge of addiction process and ability to work with people and families in crisis and from varying cultures.
v Ability to work effectively with angry, resistant, and/or intoxicated clients.
v Knowledge of psychopathology and ability to provide education, prevention, and intervention services.
v Experience in assessment and evaluation of drug and alcohol clients.
v Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including educational presentation skills.
v Good organizational skills.
v Ability to work well with other employees, outside agencies, and the public.
Special Requirements:
v Prefer Colorado Alcohol Drug Abuse Division (ADAD) CAC II certification. If a non-practicing substance abuser, must have a minimum of three years abstinence. |
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