Substance Abuse Treatment Counselor

Ho-Chunk, Inc.

Drug/Alcohol Abuse Counselor delivering clinical support services at the Collbran Job Corps Center. Aide youth in overcoming substance use barriers to employability through assessment and education.

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

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in substance abuse counseling, crisis intervention, and educational training for youth. Holds relevant certifications and extensive clinical experience in addiction treatment and mental health diagnosis.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Certified Addiction Specialist (CAS)Licensed Addiction Counselor (LAC)National Certified Addiction Counselor Level II (NCAC II)Crisis Intervention TriageAdolescent Care Experience

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Hard Skills

Substance Misuse DiagnosisCrisis InterventionCo-Occurring Mental Health DiagnosisEducational Training PresentationClinical Supervision

Soft Skills

EmpathyCommunicationTeam Collaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

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

Industry Keywords

Behavioral HealthSubstance Use DisordersResidential TreatmentYouth CounselingCommunity Healthcare

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

The Drug/Alcohol Abuse Counselor provides essential clinical support services at the Collbran Job Corps Center.
Assist financially disadvantaged youth (typically ages 16 to 24) in a residential setting through early detection, diagnosis, and prevention/education regarding substance misuse and abuse.
Ensure students become responsible, productive citizens by addressing substance use barriers to employability.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Degree: 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).
Credentials: Active, unencumbered Certified Addiction Specialist (CAS) (or higher, such as a Licensed Addiction Counselor [LAC]) regulated by the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA).
State Exams: Passing scores on the National Certified Addiction Counselor Level II (NCAC II) exam and the Colorado Jurisprudence Examination.
Supervised Clinical Hours: 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.
Professional Job Experience: 1 to 2 years of active work experience post-certification in an institutional, residential, or community healthcare environment.
Specialized Skills: Strong background in crisis intervention triage, diagnosing co-occurring mental health conditions, and presenting educational training to large groups.
Adolescent Care: Experience providing services to a population of disadvantaged youth ages 16 to 24 is preferred based on the target demographic.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Clinical Assessments: Conduct substance misuse and abuse assessments for applicants and new students (utilizing Social Intake Forms and Health History Forms) and respond to written referrals.
Treatment & Intervention: Provide short-term or brief interventions, crisis intervention for emergencies, and referrals for long-term therapy.
Case Management: 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.
Documentation: 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).
Promotion & Education: Conduct a minimum of one-hour prevention presentations for all new students and at least three annual center-wide prevention and education activities.
Collaboration: 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.
Reporting: Submit monthly status reports to the HWD and report adverse student behavior incidents in a timely manner.