Certified Addiction Counselor - Buena Vista, United States - Action Staffing Solutions Inc.

Description

Responsibilities

•This position provides substance use disorder services to the inmate population, to include formal and informal behavioral health evaluations, diagnostic assessments, and clinical interventions

•Serves as consultant for unit staff regarding assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning;

•Monitors inmate treatment and documentation to assure compliance with standards and to assure continuity of care;

•Assures accurate Information System behavioral health needs levels, and provides group, brief, and individual treatment;

•Provides clinical direction to non-clinical 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 units, facilities, or agencies;

•Provides crisis intervention in conjunction with clinical standards regarding mental health professional privilege level;

•Documents both handwritten and electronically in an accurate and timely manner to provide comprehensive inmate behavioral health records;

•Communicates directly with inmates regarding their behavioral health care such as consequences of maladaptive behavior and desired and undesirable effects of prescribed behavioral health medication;

•Listens to inmate concerns and provides counseling and direction;

•Communicates to advise, counsel, inform and/or guide staff within the clinical unit, the facility, clinical and administrative supervisors and outside agencies to ensure continuity and direction of behavioral health care;

•Communicates and responds to complaints, problems, transfers, classifications, and inmate behavioral management issues;

•Responsible for maintaining standards of the program or work unit through compliance with all applicable professional, departmental, organizational and unit standards;

•Promotes and is accountable for the safety and security of the clinical and correctional environment through conscientious observations, and sensitive item contraband control

•Stabilize another person to accomplish a controlled take down;

•Use arms, palms of hands, shins, and feet to deliver blows;

•Will be exposed to Oleoresin Capsicum during Basic Training and will be exposed while on assignment;

•Must be able to see and hear in order to observe, address and respond to potential breaches in safety and security

•Seize, hold, control or subdue violent or assaultive persons and defend oneself or others to prevent injury;

•Deal with individuals with a range of moods and behaviors, utilizing tactfulness and a congenial, personable manner;

•Work with people of the opposite sex, diverse racial ethnic groups, mentally ill and emotionally disturbed inmates;

•Communicate by talking, listening and/or signaling people to convey or exchange information, assignments;

Qualifications

•Applicant must possess a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in a behavioral health concentration or human services equivalent

•You must attach a copy of your transcripts that contain your name, name of the accredited institution, type of degree received and date degree was conferred

•Applicant must have one year of full-time experience participating in the delivery of behavioral health treatment in a drug and alcohol program, mental health program, or sex offender program

•Applicant must possess a current, valid certification from the State of Colorado as a Certified Addiction Specialist (CAS), or a current, valid license from the State of Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies as an Addiction Counselor Candidate (AC-C) or a Licensed Addiction Counselor (LAC)

•A Master's or Doctorate Degree from an accredited institution in a behavioral health science or closely related field will substitute for the Bachelor's Degree and/or required experience on a year-for-year basis

•Experience providing addiction treatment will substitute for the education requirement on a year-for-year basis

•Ability to provide direct behavioral health care to inmates;

•Ability to provide comprehensive clinical documentation;

•Ability to work independently;

•Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across facility programs and with external stakeholders;

•Excellent verbal and written communication skills;

•Must maintain certification/licensure as an addiction counselor;

•Ability to work with a diverse population of inmates;

•Strong organizing, planning and prioritizing skills;

•Keen ability to multi-task and demonstrate flexibility;

•Ability to provide addiction counseling as part of a multi-disciplinary team;

•Ability to be creative when implementing therapeutic interventions;

•Ability to read and comprehend the English language;

•Ability to effectively communicate fluently in English both verbally and in writing;

•Ability to create accessible documents and technical content that follows plain language guidelines with accessibility in mind

•If an unofficial copy of transcripts is being submitted at the time of application, transcripts from colleges or universities outside the United States must be assessed for U.S. equivalency by a NACES educational credential evaluation service

•In order to process a background investigation, your application must include at least (10) ten years of the most current work experience unless experience related to the job for which you are applying is later than (10) years

•Must be 21 years of age;

•Possess a valid driver's license;

•Possess a high school diploma or GED;

•Have NO felony convictions, to include any actions defined in 5 U.S.C

•Applicants must be legally eligible to work in the United States to be appointed to this position

•Successfully pass all modules of the Colorado Department of Corrections Basic Training, to include English reading comprehension, relevant competency assessments and written/practical exams in Defensive Tactics;

•Possess the physical ability to successfully complete Defensive Tactics;

•Withstand impact (slow speed or with a safety bag) on own body from strikes/blows;

•Swing a baton in a striking technique;

•Rotate body 90 degrees with feet planted for striking with foot or using a defensive tactic;

•Work in situations involving assaultive behavior, physical control of another person and/or restraint situations;

•Willing and able to travel;

•Willing and able to work various shifts, days, afternoons, graveyards (nights) which includes a rotating shift schedule;

•Successful completion of a background investigation is required

•Should applicant's background reveal criminal charges, it shall be the responsibility of the applicant to provide the Department of Corrections with written/official disposition of any charges

•Health care professionals must check their licensing requirements regarding marijuana use

About Action Staffing Solutions: Action Staffing Solutions is a local staffing agency that has a goal to make a difference in someone's life every day The company continues to grow year after year achieving the Inc. 5000 list. We strive for excellence and constant care for our clients, associates, and internal employees. Human Capital is the most crucial investment of any organization. We partner with our clients to provide the right personnel with a great way to enhance your career.

Action Staffing Solutions is proud to offer fair and equal employment opportunities for everyone. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and hire without regard to any non-merit factor.

The duties, responsibilities and other details in this job description may be subject to change at any time. The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor of the skills and abilities required.