Counselor III, Addictions-1

We are recruiting for a mission-driven Counselor III, Addictions-1 to join our team!

We're with you for life’s journey. At Denver Health, purpose isn’t just something we believe in—it’s something we live every day, for life’s journey.

Our Values

Respect | Belonging | Accountability | Transparency

Department

Denver CARES Providers

Job Summary

Under general supervision, performs counseling, care plan development, case management, family intervention, and referral work for alcohol and drug abuse clients receiving treatment at Denver Health. Facilitate group education for clients enrolled in treatment. Provides addiction education to assist patients to gain a better understanding and acceptance of the addictive disease process. May act as clinical lead for CAC I, II and III clinicians.

Essential Functions:

• Performs assessments to identify client’s condition, problems, and determine disposition. (10%)
• Interviews clients to obtain health history and/or complete intake evaluation which may include necessary paperwork. (10%)
• Obtains and records patient vital signs including temperature, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure. (10%)
• Assesses and adjusts staffing to accommodate sick calls, admissions, changes in patient census or care needs. (10%)
• Coaches counselor staff regarding behaviors and performance issues. (10%)
• Acts as patient advocate in dealing with patient or family concerns. (5%)
• Facilitates individual counselor and group treatment sessions, guiding group behavior. (5%)
• Completes continued education units (CEU) as required to maintain certification/employment. (5%)
• Completes service plan at time of first session. (5%)
• Ensures documentation is legible and service plan reflects all identified problems, interventions, and client response to treatment and documenting changes in service plan in a clinical note. (5%)
• Performs according to all standards of care and policies and procedures for the department. (5%)
• Completes state, federal, and agency mandated documentation. (5%)
• Assists with filling in shifts as requested for PTO. (5%)
• Participates in performance improvement by maintaining charts in proper order and participates in chart audits. (5%)
• Helps maintain a safe environment for patients by responding to staff supports. (5%)
• Utilizes a variety of crisis intervention techniques to respond to aggressive behavior. (0%)
• Makes attempts to re-engage any client who seeks a premature discharge from the program. (0%)
• Ensures clinical supervision records are current. (0%)
• Ensures all duties, responsibilities, and competencies are conducted in a manner that is effective and appropriate to patients/clients who care/service is being delivered/provided. (0%)
• Demonstrates knowledge and applicability of the principle of growth and development over the lifespan, as well as demonstrating the ability to assess data reflecting the patient’s status and interpreting appropriate cultural information of the patient(s) to whom care/service is being delivered/provided. (0%)

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED Bachelors degree preferred. Required and
• Post High School Diploma or Certificate Program Pass NCAC II exam Required

Work Experience:

• No experience required.

Licenses:

• BLS-Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) - AHA - American Heart Association Required
• CAS-Certified Addiction Specialist - NAADAC - The Association for Addiction Professionals Required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of safety and infection control requirements.
• Knowledge of state, federal, and agency mandated documentation.
• Knowledge of human behavior and performance.
• Logic and reasoning skills to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Ability to work collaboratively with others.
• Ability to provide personal assistance, emotional support, or other personal care to patients.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of records relating to clients’ treatment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint

Shift

Nights (United States of America)

Work Type

Regular

Salary

$24.06 - $33.68 / hr

Benefits

At Denver Health, we take care of the people who take care of our community. Our benefits are built to support your life, your family, and your future — with generous paid time off, fully paid parental leave, exceptional retirement contributions, comprehensive health coverage, and nationally recognized well-being programs. We invest in your growth through tuition assistance, career advancement pathways, and professional development — while also offering meaningful financial advantages through loan forgiveness eligibility and employer contributions. When you join Denver Health, you’re joining a mission-driven organization that invests in you.

Here is a small list of our benefit programs:

• Paid time off starting at 28 days per year, inclusive of vacation, personal/sick, and 7 Holidays

• 100% paid parental leave up to 6 weeks

• Immediate eligibility for retirement plans with employer contribution up to 9.5%

• Generous medical, dental, vision plans in addition to employer paid disability and life insurance.

• Comprehensive well-being programs including on-site employee fitness center located on Denver Health main campus and nationally recognized RESTORE Center

• Free RTD EcoPass (public transportation)

• Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands, travel, and more

• Tuition reimbursement & assistance

• Education, coaching, and professional development opportunities through the Workforce Development Center (WFDC) that support internal career growth and advancement pathways

• Professional clinical advancement program & shared governance

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer+ free student loan coaching and assistance navigating the PSLF program

• National Health Service Corps (NHCS) and Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC) eligible employer

About Denver Health

Denver Health is an integrated, high-quality academic health care system considered a model for the nation that includes a Level I Trauma Center, a 555-bed acute care medical center, Denver’s 911 emergency medical response system, 10 family health centers, 19 school-based health centers, Rocky Mountain Poison & Drug Safety, the Public Health Institute at Denver Health, Denver Health Medical Plan and Denver Health Foundation.

As Colorado’s primary, and essential, safety-net health care system, Denver Health is a mission-driven organization that has provided millions in uncompensated care for the uninsured each year.

Located near downtown Denver, Denver Health is just minutes away from many of the cultural and recreational activities Denver has to offer.

Denver Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We value the unique ideas, talents and contributions reflective of the needs of our community. All job applicants for safety-sensitive positions must pass a pre-employment drug test, once a conditional offer of employment has been made. Applicants will be considered until the position is filled.