Counselor

Colorado Treatment Services - Colorado Springs, CO

Full-time - Entry Level

Colorado Springs, CO

About the position

The Counselor is responsible for providing direct addiction treatment services to adult patients and their families. This role involves gathering data, documenting problems, and establishing treatment plans while ensuring compliance with legal obligations and maintaining patient confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group counseling to patients assigned to caseload.
• Direct training groups and seminars.
• Provide therapeutic leadership in group counseling sessions.
• Function as a liaison with community-based agencies and law enforcement to ensure continuity of treatment and compliance with legal obligations.
• Complete individual chemical dependency assessments for new patients, ensuring accuracy and completion of required forms.
• Develop individual treatment plans (ITP) for new patients with their input and consultation.
• Update new patient charts within established time frames, ensuring they are current within 30 days.
• Work with medical staff to secure urine samples for monthly urinalysis and document results in patient charts.
• Execute random bottle recalls as part of Diversion Control.
• Provide necessary forms to the Medical Director for patient requests regarding medications and ensure proper documentation.
• Protect patient confidentiality by completing release of information forms accurately for outside referrals and contacts.
• Maintain compliance with DHHS regulations and the Policy and Procedure Manual for all assigned patient files.
• Complete discharge forms for patients within seven days of discharge and submit to the Program Director.
• Participate in daily reports, case reviews, and treatment teams to contribute to ongoing assessment and treatment planning.
• Provide patient education on chemical dependency and recovery processes.
• Offer supportive counseling or crisis intervention services as needed in conjunction with medical and nursing services.
• Educate the public and professional community about opioid treatment programs.
• Engage in professional development and maintain professional credentials through required training and in-service programs.
• Participate in the Continuing Quality Improvement process and report on assigned CQI monitors.

Requirements

• Four-year degree in counseling or related field, or equivalent experience, or certification in a related field.
• Acceptable licensures include CAS, LAC, or LPCC.
• Valid driver's license or state-issued ID.