Addictions Therapist- Part Time, Temp

Overview

Larimer County Community Corrections is looking for a skilled Addictions Therapist to join our team of professionals!

We know you have worked hard for your licensure and are looking to work in an environment where you are respected, supported by colleagues, and receive competitive pay for your time!

Do you find value in serving underrepresented sections of our community? Are you invested in making our community a healthier place?

The Addictions Therapist temp will work within our residential and outpatient addictions, mental health, and criminogenic treatment programming with a population that is serving a criminal justice sentence.

This part-time, temporary position is great for anyone currently working at another employer or working on completing additional schooling or certifications!

Responsibilities

Specifically, this position :

• Works as a member of the treatment team providing individual and group treatment sessions to participants in our residential substance use, and aftercare programs.
• Facilitates a variety of client-centered, gender-responsive, substance abuse, mental health, trauma-informed, cognitive restructuring, and life skills groups.
• Conducts substance abuse and / or mental health evaluations.
• Facilitates individual and relational therapy as appropriate.
• Maintains accurate client files.

To view the full job description, visit https : / / www.larimer.gov / hr / careers / job-descriptions# / app / detail / Correctional Addictions Therapist TEMP

We are looking for a candidate that will have :

• Education in theory practice and skills associated with addictions counseling certification in the state of Colorado.
• A Certification as a Certified Addictions Specialist (CAS)
• Knowledge of research-informed practices in Addictions and criminal justice-involved clientele
• Eagerness to apply skills and theory learned in real-life situations and stretch your understanding of the application of theory in the field.
• Enthusiasm to challenge / expand your belief systems about the field, the work, and the clients we serve.

Qualifications

All candidates will be screened for the following required minimum qualifications. Any candidate who does not meet all of the qualifications listed as required will be eliminated from the process.

Bachelor's degree, or equivalent combination of education and / or experience, in a behavioral health field as defined by the Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) required.

Related education or experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.

• Six (6) months of experience providing substance abuse treatment required, preferably in criminal justice or related area.
• Certified Addictions Specialist (CAS), required. Master's degree in related field and experience providing substance use treatment services may substitute for CAS.
• Possession of a valid Driver's License by date of hire, required.
• Possession of Adult First Aid, AED, and CPR certifications within six (6) months of hire, required.

Benefits For all temporary positions, sick leave and our Employee Assistance Program are available and other benefits may be available.

Larimer County offers the following for all Regular / Limited Term positions :

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits.
• Flexible Spending Accounts / Health Savings Account
• Short and Long Term Disability.
• Employee Assistance Program
• Basic Life / Accidental Death & Dismemberment
• Accident Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Retirement Plan 401(a) with employer match.
• 457(b) Deferred Compensation.
• Paid time off including vacation, sick and holidays.

To view information on Larimer County's Benefits, visit https : / / www.larimer.org / hr / benefits .

Supplemental Information

You can't be considered unless you apply! Underrepresented individuals may be less likely to apply for a job unless they believe they meet all requirements and can perform every job responsibility.

We are most interested in finding the best candidate. We encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for the role and apply.

An offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of required pre-employment testing. Depending on the position, these checks may include, but are not limited to;

reference checks, motor vehicle reports, employment verification, education verification, fingerprinting, criminal history information, physical, and a drug screening.

As marijuana is an illegal substance under federal law, testing positive for marijuana (medical or otherwise) or any other substance for which the county tests, will result in the contingent offer of employment being revoked.

Successful completion of the drug screen is defined as obtaining a negative result.

All application components must be submitted by 11 : 59 PM MT on the closing date listed.

Larimer County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment in all employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity or expression, and sexual orientation), national origin, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, military status, or any other characteristic protected by law or regulation.