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DUAL DIAGNOSIS COUNSELOR

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$65,000 - $72,000 based on licensure.

Employer Paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability

401K 5% Employer Match, 2 Years Fully Vested

14 Paid Holidays

Vacation, Sick and Personal Time

For additional information on our amazing benefits, please refer to our benefits guides on our career center page.

  • Employer-paid Employee Assistance
  • Medical, Dental, Vision
  • Voluntary Benefits

DUAL DIAGNOSIS COUNSELOR

The Dual Diagnosis Counselor is responsible for providing direct therapeutic services, group and individual, to dually diagnosed adults. It is essential to have a thorough knowledge of substance use and mental health disorders, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and related evidence-based assessment tools and treatment.

  • Works collaboratively with the client to develop a comprehensive treatment plan that addresses the priority needs of the client, an agreed-upon plan of action, and desired treatment outcomes.
  • Utilizes approved curriculum to facilitate weekly groups and/or provides individual treatment to residents.
  • Conducts group and individual therapeutic interventions.
  • Evaluates and report progress and outcome of treatment services
  • Accurately completes clinical intakes, reports, assessments, service plans, clinical notes, and discharge summaries within required timelines.
  • Participates in mental health on call, based on education/experience.
  • Provide crisis intervention and de-escalation.
  • Conducts clinical assessments and administers follow-up assessments.
  • Incorporates the use of evidence-based practices and motivational Interviewing skills.
  • Promotes and demonstrates the Mission, Vision, and Core Values of Embrave.
  • Develops and maintains good working relationships with all departments, the management team, regulatory agencies and community partners.
  • Embraces cultural diversity amongst ourselves and our community.
  • Responsible for the human, financial, and material resources as well as data and information entrusted to us.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED: None

Education/ Work Experience

A Masters Degree in social science or related field.

Certified Addictions Specialist (CAS) in good standing with the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA).