Primary Therapist

Arapahoe House

Arapahoe House is currently seeking Primary Therapists to join our Outpatient Services team.

Multiple positions available on various shifts within one of our five Outpatient Clinics located in the Metro Denver area. See our website at www.arapahoehouse.org/about/careers for detailed descriptions of all opportunities and to apply online.

Provide drug and alcohol counseling to clients in an Outpatient setting. Part-time, Full-time and On-Call positions are available.

Basic Qualifications:

- Bachelor’s degree in a related field (psychology, counseling or social work), Certified Addiction Counselor II (CAC II), and eighteen months of documented work experience in behavioral health.

- Knowledge of DUI or Criminal justice is recommended.

- Must be sensitive to the diverse cultural and situational needs of the clients in the program.

Certificates and Licenses:

- Certified Addiction Counselor II (CAC II) or equivalent combination of education and experience to a CAC II.

- Current registration in the State of Colorado DORA database as one of the following approved Addiction Counselor designations: Unlicensed Psychotherapist, Certified Addiction Counselor, or mental health licensure (LAC, LPC, LMFT, LSW or LCSW) is required.

- CPR/First Aid Certification (must obtain within three months of hire).

Computer Skills:

- To perform this job successfully, an individual should be proficient in Microsoft Word and Microsoft Outlook.

- Familiarity with Electronic Health Records is preferred.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

- The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

- While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.

- The employee is frequently required to stand and walk.

- The employee is occasionally required to sit and use a computer and/or reach with hands and arms.

- Arapahoe House is a tobacco-free environment.

Arapahoe House is an equal opportunity employer.

To be considered for employment at Arapahoe House, you must submit an online application directly on our website.

http://www.arapahoehouse.org/about/careers

Please note that the status of job opportunities can change frequently, so
be sure to check the Arapahoe House website for the most current job listings.

Arapahoe House is an equal opportunity employer.