Co-Responder - Opiate/Substance Abuse
Co-Responder - Opiate/Substance Abuse
Salary
$79,580.80 - $101,899.20 Annually
Location
Westminster, CO
POSITION REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS/PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS
Education, Experience, Skills, Formal Training, Licenses, and Certifications
Required:
- Master’s or doctorate degree in counseling, social work, psychology or related field from an accredited university or college
- For opiate/substance abuse role, must have Licensed Addiction Counselor Candidate (LAC-C) or Certified Addiction Technician (CAT), Certified Addiction Specialist (CAS) with provisional or independent LCSW, LPC, LMFT, LP; must have Candidate LAC or be working toward CAT/CAS by date of hire
- Experience working in a clinical, co-response, or related crisis service position, knowledge and expertise in opiate/substance abuse and crisis intervention strategies
- Understanding of medical record keeping platforms and the federal and state guidelines regarding information collection, retention and release (HIPAA)
- Experience working with community behavioral health treatment systems and supportive services
- Exceptional organizational skills for necessary reporting requirements, data analysis and a valid driver’s license
Preferred:
- Current license in the State of Colorado as a psychologist, LPC, LMFT, or LCSW Preferred
- Preferred provisional license is as LPCC or LSW/SWC but all provisional licenses will be considered
- Experience working and collaborating with law enforcement officials