Mental Health/Substance Abuse Counselor

Denver – Colorado AIDS Project

POSITION: Mental Health/Substance Abuse Counselor

LOCATION: Denver, Colorado

RESPONSIBLE TO: Regional Director

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide short term individual, couples, and group mental health and/or substance abuse /dependency counseling services for individuals who are affected by HIV/AIDS.
• Review Counseling Services program referrals.

• Complete biopsychosocial intake assessment including a substance abuse/dependency screening and evaluation.
• Develop and adhere to client driven treatment plan.
• Complete timely session documentation.
• Maintain current files as outlined in program policies and procedures including eligibility documents.
• Complete monthly client activity reports.
• Coordinate mental health and substance abuse services with case managers and other community providers.
• Provide supervision of two department interns.
• Attend department and organizational meetings.
• Provide assistance with individuals who present in crisis as appropriate.
• Provide clinical consultation to Case Managers, Housing Staff, and Prevention Staff as appropriate.
• Provide formalized clinical skill training to staff as appropriate.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION: Master’s Degree in Psychology, Counseling, or Social Work.

LPC or LCSW. Certified Addictions Counselor (CAC) in progress.

EXPERIENCE: Experience working with individuals, couples, families, and groups. Familiarity with HIV/AIDS. Understanding and experience with the harm reduction model, stages of change model, and motivational interviewing. Experience working with diverse populations including LGBTQIA populations. Experience providing substance abuse/dependency counseling. Experience providing clinical supervision.

To apply:

Please email a cover letter and resume (subject line must be “Counselor”) to Alan Davies, HR & Payroll Administrator at: alan.davies@coloradohealthnetwork.org or by fax (303) 962-5303.

All offers of employment are subject to the completion of a criminal background check.

Position open until filled.

Equal Opportunity Employer