Licensed Addiction Counselor JBBS

 

Position Overview
The Licensed Addiction Counselor position provides substance use disorder services to the inmate population, to include formal and informal behavioral health evaluations, diagnostic assessments, and clinical interventions.

Essential Duties
Completes intake assessments
Serves as consultant for unit staff regarding assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning
Supports inmates on medication assisted treatment (MAT)
Monitors inmate treatment and documentation to assure compliance with standards and to assure continuity of care
Establishes a clinical program that includes weekly individual sessions and groups
Provides clinical direction to non-clinical staff in behavioral healthcare and treatment of inmates
Assures continuity of care for inmates by making appropriate referrals and providing necessary information and documentation for receiving facilities, or agencies
Provides crisis intervention
Documents electronically in an accurate and timely manner to provide comprehensive inmate behavioral health records
Provides direct behavioral health care to inmates
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
Responsible for maintaining standards of the program or work unit through compliance with all applicable professional, departmental, organizational and unit standards
Attends and participates in monthly staff meetings and in-service training as scheduled
Assume additional duties as assigned

Minimum Education/Experience Requirements
Master's level education: MA Clinical Psych, MA Counseling, MA Social Work, or related field
Active Licensed Addiction Counselor (LAC) credential; in good standing with the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA)
Proficient in behavioral therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, etc.
Experience in patient assessment and care
Minimum of two (2) years of experience working with alcohol and/or drug addicted individuals and/or in the field of substance abuse counseling
Experience providing addiction treatment to a diverse incarcerated population and highly resistive clients, in an inpatient and outpatient setting, preferred

Additional Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
 
Competencies
Clear and effective verbal and written communication with all coworkers, supervisors, jail administration, and patients
Excellent verbal and written comprehension
Excellent deductive reasoning and problem-solving abilities
Excellent organizational skills; independent worker and self-starter
Ability to use a computer and use/learn a variety of software, including site-specific computer programs
Must demonstrate ability to appropriately and safely use standard medical equipment
Ability to respect the dignity and confidentiality of inmates
Demonstrated proficiency in excellent customer service
 
Employment Requirements
Must maintain all certifications, educational requirements, licensing, etc. for this position
Must have current CPR/BLS certification
Must have current TB test (taken within one year)
Must adhere to all facility policies and procedures as well as the policies and procedures listed in the Employee Handbook
Willing to assist coworkers in the job duties and work overtime if required; may act as a resource to other coworkers
Maintains confidentiality, dignity, and security of health records and protected health information in compliance with HIPAA requirements
 
Security Requirements
Must undergo security training and orientation on facility safety policies and procedures
 
Physical/Mental Requirements
This position routinely requires (but is not limited to) the following:
Ability to both remain stationary and move/traverse throughout the facility, including up and down flights of stairs
Ability to position oneself in different spaces
Ability to convey and discern information in a conversation, frequently communicate with patients; must be able to exchange accurate information.
Ability to identify and detect objects and assess situations from a variety of distances
Ability to stay calm in stressful and demanding situations
Frequently transports objects up to 50 pounds
 
Work Environment
Work is performed inside a correctional facility. Employees are exposed to some level of risk and/or harm by inmates including exposure to blood borne pathogens. Employee is expected to work in accordance with all security rules and regulations to minimize the risk of danger and/or harm to themselves or other employees.

 

Correctional Nurse / Correctional Healthcare / Correctional Nursing / Corrections / County Corrections / Corrections Nurse / Corrections Healthcare / Correctional Medicine / Forensic Nursing / Jail Nursing
 
Other
Employee must comply with all current and future State, Federal, and Local laws and regulations, court orders, Administrative Directives and standards and policies and procedures of the site where assigned, including those of professional organizations such as ACA, NCCHC, etc. Employee must treat every other member of the CorrHealth team, all correctional personnel, all inmates and third parties in the facility with the proper dignity and respect. Actions or communications that are inappropriate or degrading will not be tolerated.