BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CLINICIAN IV (On Site #0000I) - Pueblo

Are you looking to find personal and professional fulfillment?  At Crossroads Turning Points (CTP), our employees can make a difference daily by helping people facing substance use and mental health challenges build a healthy lifestyle for their long-term recovery.  Our dedicated team provides personalized care to ensure an environment that allows healing for anyone who walks through our doors.

We seek a dynamic individual to fill the Behavioral Health Clinician IV position.  This role involves providing co-occurring counseling services to individuals, couples, families, and groups.

All positions require pre-employment drug screening and background checks.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Conducts co-occurring patient assessments.  Places patients into appropriate levels of care. 

Conducts group, family, and individual counseling sessions.  May conduct psycho-educational or family groups.

Works with co-occurring patients to develop and update treatment plans and goals.

Monitors patient behaviors and progress.  Incorporates behavior modification and stress management therapy to assist patients in controlling substance abuse and other problems.

Administers and analyzes patient testing instruments and reviews results of tests to evaluate client needs.

Provides patients with therapeutic projects, recreational therapy, or other activities.  

Assures that all documentation is complete by established deadlines.  Maintains patient records according to licensing regulations.  Regularly reports clinical status to unit supervisor.

Participates in staffing patients with the appropriate team and communicates with community referral sources, including, but not limited to, probation, parole, and DSS.

Crisis intervention and arranging for hospitalization as needed.

Coordinates and refers to supportive services in the community to supplement treatment and counseling.  Assist patients in obtaining services to become self-sufficient and prevent relapses on time.

May be required to assist in urine/breath testing and monitoring.

Must travel to outlying sites to train and treat patients.

May maintain OTP caseload and conduct annual updates: CCARs and DACODs.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: N/A

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: 

Minimum of a master’s degree in social work, psychology, or counseling.

Licensure:   

It requires licensure in LPC, LCSW, or LMFT. 

CAS, in addition to the license, is preferred, and CAS certification must be obtained within 18 months after the hire date.

Experience: 

Minimum of two (2) years working in the mental health field. 

Previous substance misuse treatment experience and expertise with trauma preferred. 

Demonstrated experience working with interdisciplinary teams. 

Other:            

Must understand ASAM and SOA-R level of care criteria.  

Must have solid verbal and written communication skills. 

Computer skills required.

CPR and first-aid certification. (The agency pays for initial training and renewals).   

Valid driver's license and insurability.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

They must be able to stand, walk, and sit, including driving for long periods. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

A combination of office and clinical settings is conducive to delivering practical staff training, counseling, and patient treatment. 

We offer a competitive salary and an excellent package of benefits: 

• Medical (up to 70% paid by employer).
• Dental & Vision Insurance 
• Eight (8) Paid Holidays 
• Two (2) Paid Administrative Holidays 
• Career Advancement
• Retirement 401K with employer match up to 5%.
• Many other benefits (free and optional).

Apply today at www.crossroadstp.org under the employment tab.

Join a leader in the behavioral health field with over 45 years of experience!

Closing Date:

May 21, 2025, or open until filled

Rate:

$77,000 per year (exempt position)

EOE/M/F/D/V/SO