SUBSTANCE ABUSE COUNSELOR

$4,743.88 - $6,092.46 Provides professional level on-site substance abuse treatment and educational programs to clients participating in or referred to Summit View Treatment Services. Participants include clients who are justice involved or community members. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: (The following duty statements are illustrative of the essential functions of the job and do not include other non-essential or marginal duties that may be required. Mesa County reserves the right to modify or change the duties or essential functions of this job at any time. All responsibilities may not be performed by all incumbents.) Completes substance abuse assessments and evaluations of clients who are participating with the Criminal Justice Services Department. Provides individual and group substance abuse treatment, addressing client’s substance abuse and criminal behavior in a therapeutic setting, utilizing research proven techniques for clients and developing a cooperative effort with referring agencies.

• vision of Criminal Justice. Coordinates, schedules and provides educational and therapeutic services for program participants. Responds to clients in mental health crisis and coordinates referrals to the local mental health system. Assists in the development of program curriculums; conducts research on current and innovative practices used throughout the industry. Assists in the development and implementation of policies and procedures as they relate to treatment and educational programs. Works as a liaison between community treatment providers and Criminal Justice Services Case Managers and Administrators. Oral and written communications must be clear and effective. Performs other related duties as assigned.

• ability _____________ Agency Mesa County Address 544 Rood Ave Grand Junction, CO 81501 Phone 970- 244 - 1856 Website http://www. mesacounty. us Mesa County is looking for innovative, collaborative and enthusiastic people dedicated to serving the citizens of Mesa County. If you want to have a challenging career and you have these qualities, let’s make great things happen together, come join Team Mesa! We have a demanding workplace that promotes teamwork, flexibility and initiative while at the same time encouraging a healthy work/life balance. If such an environment motivates you, please consider the exciting career opportunities we have available.