The Clinician will support the physical, emotional, and mental well-being of our clients. In this role, you will work directly with clients to actively listen to problems and concerns and suggest healthy and productive ways of coping with those issues. This role requires someone who enjoys working closely with people. The principal functions of the position identified shall not be considered as a complete description of all the work requirements and expectations that may be inherent in the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.
The following are duties and responsibilities that the Clinician shall provide:
- Responsible for providing clinical services to patients and treatment development, including but not limited to group counseling, case management, crisis intervention, treatment planning, behavioral health service plan updates, discharges, and transfer summaries while maintaining the highest level of ethical standards
- Maintain professional communication via emails, phone calls, letters, and face-to-face contact with referents and collateral contacts
- Assess needs and levels of care for the caseload of clients
- Keep up-to-date and accurate progress notes, incident notes, and records on patients
- Utilize necessary forms to support the requirements of specific programs
- Attend regular staff meetings, trainings, and reviews with the clinical team
- Remain on-call for crisis within the facility
- Assist in teaching clients healthy behavioral patterns, de-escalation, and crisis intervention techniques when necessary
- Maintain compliance with company accreditation standards, including annual training, CEUs, and performance reviews
- Learn and utilize the software available (Ritten, Paycom, etc) efficiently to complete job requirements
The Clinician requires a minimum of a bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, or a relevant field, OR master's degree in social work, psychology, or a relevant field (preferred) along with one or a combination of the following:
- Credentials: CAS, CAT, ADDC, LAC, LPXX, LCP, LCSW, LSW, LMHC, CDCA, LCDC
- Minimum 1 year in a clinical or behavioral health setting
- License or certification in good standing
- Must maintain the highest level of confidentiality and ethics
- Must be knowledgeable of the following: Family of Origin issues, Alcohol/Drug Use issues, and any other areas pertinent to the counseling position applying for
- Must be open-minded, flexible, and willing to take direction
- Valid driver's license or reliable transportation
- Valid CPR/First Aid certifications or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire
- High level of confidentiality
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Successfully pass a background and drug screen
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, or relevant field
- Master's degree in social work, psychology, or relevant field
- One or a combination of credentials: CAS, CAT, ADDC, LAC, LPXX, LCP, LCSW, LSW, LMHC, CDCA, LCDC
- Minimum 1 year in a clinical or behavioral health setting
- License or certification in good standing
- Maintain high level of confidentiality and ethics
- Knowledge of family of origin issues and alcohol/drug use issues
- Valid driver's license or reliable transportation
- Valid CPR/First Aid certification or ability to obtain within 30 days
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to learn and use software (e.g., Ritten, Paycom) efficiently
- Successfully pass a background and drug screen
What We Do
Colorado Addiction Recovery Services is an inpatient residential drug and alcohol treatment center in Aurora, Colorado. The facility provides medical detox and 24/7 clinical monitoring, evidence-informed therapy and aftercare planning, and accepts Colorado Medicaid. Licensed clinical staff deliver individualized treatment plans focused on stabilization, relapse prevention, and long-term recovery support.
