About the job Substance Abuse Counselor

About Us
CuraWest is part of the Guardian Recovery Network (GRN), a leader in substance use disorder treatment with two decades of experience providing a full continuum of care for clients and their families throughout the recovery process.
The CuraWest Detox & Recovery experience was created by top addiction treatment professionals and using extensive feedback from clients to create a truly unique and highly effective program. We serve as the Denver Areas leading substance use disorder detoxification center. Our highly trained staff utilizes detoxification protocols designed to comfortably and safely eliminate physical dependence on substances and works to effectively help clients take the first step in their recovery.
We strive to be a beacon of hope for all those struggling with addiction in the Denver area, and provide the best client experience with positive clinical outcomes for all those who are seeking treatment. If you share our values and want to be a part of our team, apply for one of our open positions!
Join Our Team
As an Addictions Counselor in our treatment center, you will be providing assistance to individuals with varying levels of substance addictions. Your role is to provide high-quality care using evidence-based modalities to help clients heal and recover. The Primary Therapist is responsible for performing client care, provide group therapy, treatment planning, and coordinating discharge planning.
Benefits
In addition to competitive pay, we offer quality health insurance, dental and vision, 401k matching, paid time off, and education tuition incentives.
Requirements
To be considered for this position, you will need:
Bachelors or Masters degree in applicable field
Active Colorado clinical license or certification in good standing
Experience with EMR/EHR and excellent documentation skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
2 years experience in substance abuse treatment
Responsibilities
Provide counseling and establish treatment plans patients in individual or group sessions
Educate patients on treatment options, methods and techniques
Maintain records for health insurance and patient tracking, along with personal files for your use as you work with the patient and create the treatment plan
Work with other professional staff to collaborate on treatment methods and plans for patients and to assess suitability for counseling services or referrals to other treatment centers
Conduct research as needed to develop new treatment methods and to stay up-to-date on changes within the field
Agree to and comply with all company policies and procedures as outlined in the employee handbook, including how to handle patient grievances, proper intake procedures, staff meeting requirements and general code of conduct
Assist with general monitoring of in-house patients as needed
Pay: $65,000- $90,000.00
Schedule: FT
Location: Denver, CO
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