Job Description
Job Description
WHO WE ARE :
Brain injury can be hard to see and understand, but at Brain Injury Alliance of Colorado, we get it. We know each person with a brain injury is unique and can struggle with so many things. Every day, we provide the support, connections, and available resources that survivors and their support network need. Because when we do, survivors of brain injury have a chance to thrive.
The Substance Use Disorder (LAC) and Mental Health Counselor lives this mission by providing individual and group therapy with brain injury survivors who have experienced being unhoused and who have substance use and / or co-occurring disorders.
This position will on-site Valor on the Fax team to support residents. Valor on the Fax is a 72-unit permanent supportive housing building for persons experiencing homelessness who also have a brain injury or related disability.
WHAT YOU WILL DO TO HELP FURTHER THE BIAC MISSION :
- Counseling : Provide evidence-based therapeutic interventions with an emphasis on strength-based treatment, a person-centered approach and trauma-informed care to clients with brain injury.
- Provide individual and group therapy to Brain Injury Survivors with mental health and substance misuse.
- Complete biopsychosocial assessments for each client to develop appropriate Individualized Treatment Plans.
- Provide clinical supervision to Certified Addiction Specialists (CAC IIIs).
- Targeted Case Management : Provide coordination with internal and external providers
o Maintain documentation of services and communication provided to survivors, in a timely and accurate manner
Monitor treatment progress on an ongoing basis and update Individualized Services Plans when there are changes to the client’s level of function of biopsychosocial needs.Develop discharge planning at the time of program admission and update during the course of services as appropriateData Collection, Reporting and Evaluation : Complete and maintain documentation in a timely and accurate manner according to Federal, State and BIAC Clinical Services (BIACCS) guidelines.o Update existing contacts as needed and record details of client contact including type of contact, summary of activities, and therapy notes.
OTHER DUTIES :
Provide clinical supervision and case consultation to CAC IIIs / CAS on staff.Closely collaborate with the Director of Clinical Services to develop and implement a substance use disorder relapse prevention program for brain injury survivors.Perform other related duties as assigned.Required Qualifications
Five years or more of experience delivering clinical services to individuals.Experience with substance use disorder interventions.Experience with trauma-informed care, strength-based therapy interventions, and other applicable treatment modalities.Experience working with people with cognitive disabilities and / or behavioral health challenges.Preferred Qualifications
Five years or more of experience delivering clinical services in a group setting.Experience working with clients involved in the legal system– both incarceration and community supervision.Knowledge of community, state, and federal resources for brain injury, disability, or human services specific to the region this position serves.Experience teaching life skills such as : organization, financial management, healthy lifestyle, social skills, job skills, computer, and internet usageEDUCATION AND / OR EXPERIENCE :
Master’s degree in social work or counseling required.CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS :
Licensed Addiction Counselor (preferred) or Certified Addiction Specialist III (required)- Must be registered with DORA.Master’s degree in social work, counseling, or a related field.Active licensure (LAC, LPC, LCSW or LMFT) – REQUIRED.Candidates with LPC, LCSW or LMFT are also required to be either a Certified Addiction Specialist (minimum certification requirement) or Licensed Addiction Counselor (preferred). Must be registered with DORA.CBIS certification (acquired within one year of employment and maintained through continuing education). BIAC provides training.LANGUAGE SKILLS :
Can read and interpret documents. Can write routine reports and correspondence. Can speak effectively before groups.Bilingual (English and Spanish) – preferred
