Addiction Counselor - Grant Funded

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Job Summary

Salary to commensurate with qualifications

The Sheriff’s Office provides public safety at all times and therefore every position is deemed essential. All positions are in-person and not eligible for remote work. Every position is also subject to recall based on the needs of the Office to keep the community safe.

This position has an anticipated work schedule of Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 4:00pm , subject to change. Under FLSA guidelines, this position is non-exempt.

Please be advised this position may close on or after (2/3/2025), without advance notice, should we receive a sufficient number of applicants.

This position is responsible for case management, client treatment, client participation, and discharge planning for incarcerated clients at the El Paso County Criminal Justice Center (CJC) receiving Medication Assisted Therapy (MAT) or who have a substance use disorder. This position is subject to grant funding.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

• Provides case management utilizing intervention, therapy, rehabilitation, support services, and continuing care strategies to the degree indicated by client assessments and needs, which are specific, goal-focused, measurable, attainable, realistic, and time-limited.
• Assess and diagnose individuals for substance use disorders. Facilitates substance abuse therapy and psychoeducation groups.
• Maintains Office of Behavioral Health (OBH) client enrollment and case management compliance, including administrative documentation requirements, assessment and evaluation completion, intake summaries, admission summaries, individualized client service plans, treatment notes, client contact notes, and discharge summaries.
• Assesses and assists clients with discharge and aftercare planning for medication continuity of care, housing, employment, medical, education, and public services.
• Monitors transitioned clients’ compliance with community collaborations, criminal justice mandates, sobriety, independent living, and employment.
• Performs data entry, statistical gathering, formulation, reporting, and documentation of clinical services.
• Assists in strategic planning, research, and documentation for clients’ aftercare, current and up to one year after discharge.
• Instructs a variety of curriculum specific based on clients’ needs; participates in curriculum development.
• Create and give presentations on the EPSO MAT program to a variety of organizations and/or individuals.
• Performs other duties as required.
  
  
  

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of case management and community mental health and substance abuse services.
• Must be honest, truthful, trustworthy, and possess personal integrity.
• Ability to exercise discretion and maintain a high level of confidentiality.
• Ability to assess situations and make prudent and appropriate decisions; ability to apply conflict resolution and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to accurately and efficiently complete paperwork, reports, and documentation.
• Ability to efficiently plan, schedule, and organize.
• Ability to communicate and work effectively with co-workers, incarcerated individuals, other agencies, community professionals, the courts, and the public. Ability to provide excellent customer service.
• Ability to perform under pressure and when confronted with people acting under stress.
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office, specifically Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance.
  
  
  

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in coursework in a behavioral health concentration or human services equivalent.
• Four years of related professional experience may substitute for the required degree.
  
  

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Experience in criminal justice or a related field.
  
  
  

Licenses/Certificates:

• Licensed Addiction Counselor (LAC) or Certified Addiction Specialist (CAS) in good standing with the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies.
• Must be in compliance with the Office of Behavioral Health (OBH) standards and in accordance with Addiction Counselor Certification and License Standards.
• Equivalent credentialing in drug and alcohol counseling.
• Must obtain and maintain Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS) Compliance within six months of employment.
  
  
  

Pre-Employment Requirements:

• Must pass conditional post offer background investigation, truth verification examination, and drug screen.
  
  
  

Work Conditions

Duties are performed in an office environment in a correctional/detention facility. May encounter some hazards to personal safety through contact with potentially violent incarcerated citizens. Must be available to work variable hours including weekends, evenings, and holidays as needed.

VISION

El Paso County will be a trusted regional leader known for excellence in county service delivery.

PURPOSE

We provide essential public services to the Pikes Peak Region in support of our residents, businesses, and communities, enhancing the freedom for all to thrive.

El Paso County is an E-Verify and Equal Opportunity Employer.

El Paso County adheres to Federal drug screening guidelines and requires a pre-employment drug screen.