Substance Abuse Treatment Counselor

Flatwater Group

Drug/Alcohol Abuse Counselor providing essential clinical support services at Collbran Job Corps Center. Assisting financially disadvantaged youth in substance misuse prevention and education.

Posted 7/21/2026full-timeCollbran • Colorado • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in conducting substance misuse assessments, crisis intervention, and managing chronic care plans while ensuring compliance with HIPAA regulations. Proficient in collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and delivering educational presentations to diverse groups.

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Certified Addiction Specialist (CAS)Crisis Intervention TriageCo-Occurring Mental Health DiagnosisNational Certified Addiction Counselor Level II (NCAC II)Behavioral Health Degree

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Hard Skills

Substance Misuse AssessmentCrisis InterventionChronic Care ManagementHealth Record ManagementEducational Training Presentation

Soft Skills

CollaborationCommunicationEmpathyProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

Center Information System (CIS)Health History FormsSocial Intake Forms

Certifications & Qualifications

Licensed Addiction Counselor (LAC)Certified Addiction Specialist (CAS)National Certified Addiction Counselor Level II (NCAC II)

Industry Keywords

HIPAA ComplianceChronic Substance ConditionsDisadvantaged Youth ServicesBehavioral HealthMental Health Counseling

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Conduct substance misuse and abuse assessments for applicants and new students (utilizing Social Intake Forms and Health History Forms) and respond to written referrals.
Provide short-term or brief interventions, crisis intervention for emergencies, and referrals for long-term therapy.
Monitor students with chronic substance conditions, participate in chronic care management plans, and collaborate with the Center Mental Health Counselor (CMHC) on co-occurring conditions.
Maintain and safeguard all student health records (SHR) in compliance with HIPAA; document every student interaction in a timely manner using systems such as the Center Information System (CIS).
Conduct a minimum of one-hour prevention presentations for all new students and at least three annual center-wide prevention and education activities.
Coordinate with the Center Physician and Health & Wellness Director (HWD) regarding medication management; collaborate with departments like residential, recreation, and education to integrate promotion services.
Submit monthly status reports to the HWD and report adverse student behavior incidents in a timely manner.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution in a behavioral health field (e.g., Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, Human Services, or Substance Use Disorders).
Active, unencumbered Certified Addiction Specialist (CAS) (or higher, such as a Licensed Addiction Counselor [LAC]) regulated by the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA).
Passing scores on the National Certified Addiction Counselor Level II (NCAC II) exam and the Colorado Jurisprudence Examination.
To hold the required CAS credential in Colorado, the individual must have already completed a minimum of 3,000 hours of clinically supervised work experience in the addiction treatment field.
1 to 2 years of active work experience post-certification in an institutional, residential, or community healthcare environment.
Strong background in crisis intervention triage, diagnosing co-occurring mental health conditions, and presenting educational training to large groups.
Experience providing services to a population of disadvantaged youth ages 16 to 24 is preferred based on the target demographic.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Government provides adequate workspace, equipment (computer, phone, fax), and necessary supplies.