Addictions Therapist I or II

Overview

We know you have worked hard for your licensure and are looking to work in an environment where you are respected, supported by colleagues, and receive competitive pay for your time.

The Addictions Therapist will work within our residential and outpatient addictions, mental health, and criminogenic treatment programming with a population who are serving a criminal justice sentence.

We have opened our brand new expansion to our facility!! This expansion brings a total of 170 new beds for women, including 24 IRT, 12 STIRT, and 12 RDDT, as well as brand new classrooms, recreation, and group areas!

Larimer County Community Corrections is an approved Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC) site. As such, substance use disorder treatment clinicians are eligible to apply for loan repayment incentives offered through the CHSC. Please check out https://cdphe.colorado.gov/colorado-health-service-corps for more information.

Responsibilities

Specifically, this position:

• Works as a member of the treatment team providing individual and group treatment sessions to participants in our residential substance use, and aftercare programs.
• Facilitates a variety of client-centered, gender-responsive, substance abuse, mental health, trauma-informed, cognitive restructuring, and life skills groups.
• Conducts substance abuse and/or mental health evaluations.
• Facilitates individual and relational therapy as appropriate.
• Maintains accurate client files.
  
  

To view the full job descriptions, visit https://www.larimer.gov/hr/careers/job-descriptions

We Are Looking For a Candidate Who Will

• Be a Certified Addictions Specialist (CAS)
• Show knowledge of research-informed practices in Addictions and criminal justice-involved clientele.
• Work within an environment where culture is the key to our success.
  
  

Qualifications

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

All candidates will be screened for the following required minimum qualifications. We encourage those who will meet the education, experience, and certification qualifications in the near future to apply.

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.
  
  

Correctional Addictions Therapist II

• 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.
  
  

Benefits

Larimer County offers the following for all Regular/Limited Term positions:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits.
• Flexible Spending Accounts / Health Savings Account
• Short and Long-Term Disability.
• Employee Assistance Program
• Basic Life/Accidental Death & Dismemberment
• Accident Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Retirement Plan 401(a) with employer match.
• 457(b) Deferred Compensation.
• Paid time off including vacation, sick and holidays.
  
  

To view information on Larimer County's Benefits, visit https://www.larimer.org/hr/benefits .

Supplemental Information

You can’t be considered unless you apply! Underrepresented individuals may be less likely to apply for a job unless they believe they meet all requirements and can perform every job responsibility. We are most interested in finding the best candidate. We encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for the role and apply.

This posting is to fill a vacant position and to create an eligibility list for future openings. Working within an environment where culture is the key to our successes. Working with numerous stakeholders in the criminal justice system

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.

An offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen and background check. As marijuana is an illegal substance under federal law, testing positive for marijuana (medical or otherwise) or any other substance for which the county tests, will result in the contingent offer of employment being revoked. Successful completion of the drug screen is defined as obtaining a negative result.

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.