Certified Addiction ....
Certified Addiction Counselor II or III
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12-04-2024
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Job Description
Req ID : 2712596
Adelphi is seeking Certified Addiction Counselors II or III to provide services at correctional facilities within the State of Colorado. The ideal candidates will provide substance use disorder services to the inmate population to include formal and informal behavioral health evaluations diagnostic assessments and clinical interventions.
Job Quick Facts:
Ref #: BD50510
Profession: Allied Health
Specialty: Certified Addiction Counselor II or III
Location: Various locations Colorado
Facility Type: Correctional facilities
Job Type: Contract
Rate: $40
Requirements:
Valid certification from the State of Colorado as a Certified Addiction Specialist(CAS)
1 year of behavioral health treatment experience in a drug and alcohol program mental health program or sex offender program.
Responsibilities:
Assures accurate Information System behavioral health needs levels and provides group brief and individual treatment.
Serve as consultant for unit staff regarding assessment diagnosis and treatment planning.
Monitor inmate treatment and documentation to assure compliance with standards and to assure continuity of care.
Communicate directly with inmates regarding their behavioral health care such as consequences of maladaptive behavior.
Communicate with inmates regarding desired and undesirable effects of prescribed behavioral health medication.
Listen to inmate concerns and provide counseling and direction.
Communicate and respond to complaints problems transfers classifications and inmate behavioral management issues.
Guide and/or inform staff within the clinical unit facility clinical and administrative supervisors outside agencies to ensure continuity and direction of care.
Provide clinical direction to nonclinical staff in behavioral health care and treatment of inmates.
Assures continuity of care for inmates by making appropriate referral and providing necessary information and documentation for receiving unitsfacilitiesagencies.
Document both handwritten and electronically in an accurate and timely manner to provide comprehensive inmate behavioral health records.
Promote and is accountable for the safety and security of the clinical and correctional environment through conscientious observations and contraband control.
Responsible for maintaining standards of the program or work unit through compliance with all applicable professional organizational and unit standards.
Any other duties as assigned.
Employment Type
Full Time
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