Substance Abuse Counselor (CAS)

About Our Organization

This position supports one of the trusted behavioral health programs within the Advanced Recovery Systems family. Advanced Recovery Systems is the parent organization of The Recovery Village, Promises Behavioral Health, The Right Step, and The Ranch, bringing together established treatment brands with a shared commitment to expanding access to high-quality, evidence-based addiction and mental health care.

While you may work primarily with a specific facility or brand, you will be part of a larger, growing organization focused on improving patient outcomes, supporting our employees and strengthening the communities we serve.

At The Recovery Village Palmer Lake, we believe recovery is possible for every individual facing substance use and co-occurring mental health challenges. Our accredited treatment facility provides compassionate, evidence-based care in a supportive and collaborative environment.

If you’re passionate about behavioral health and want to make a meaningful impact while working alongside a strong clinical team, we’d love to connect with you.

• Schedule: 8:30am–5pm
• Sunday-Thursday
• Tuesday-Saturday

Thursday-Monday

• Salary ranges: $58,240.00 - $62,400.00, depending on experience
• Perks You'll Enjoy
• Competitive Salary
• Work/ Life Balance
• Supervision provided, if needed
• Cohesive Team Culture, A Great Place to Advance Your Clinical Practice!
• Saving lives!

We invest in your time—leveraging proprietary AI technology to simplify documentation and give you more time where it matters most: patient care

The Substance Abuse Counselor is responsible for performing patient care activities as directed by the Clinical Director. The primary duties include group therapy by providing comprehensives group therapy, creating evidence based group curriculum, developing group curriculum, participating in treatment plans to ensure service delivery. Position will collaborate with the Treatment Team to formulate the Master Treatment Plan and assist in coordinating discharge planning.

Core Job Duties

Develops and provides daily group therapy to assigned patients following substance abuse and co-occurring program curriculum provided by Clinical Director.

• Assists in ensuring group attendance/compliance by providing engaging and meaningful group content.
• Uses substance abuse and co-occurring therapeutic interventions and de-escalation techniques to assist patients with accomplishing all treatment plans goals and objectives and successfully complete treatment.
• Assesses patient for substance use disorders, risk to self or others and co-occurring mental health disorders.
• Provides support for aftercare planning in collaboration with multidisciplinary team.
• Demonstrates sufficient comprehension of Substance Use Disorders and Co-Occurring Mental Health Disorders.

Consistently identifies areas for improvement within the department by studying data and developing, implementing, and documenting plans for improvement and outcomes.

Other Required Tasks

• Maintains positive relationships with all staff.
• Participates in multidisciplinary treatment plan reviews.
• Maintains healthy boundaries with patients and staff.
• Asks for and accepts feedback from supervisors.
• Provides a safe and therapeutic environment to all staff and patients.
• Communicates significant patient developments to supervisor.
• Participates in Quality Improvement activities and contributes to the success of the organization.
• Pursues professional development through participation in education and training programs.
• Contributes positively to the morale of other staff members.

Complete all required documentation as needed, ensuring compliance with all company policies and procedures, state regulations, Joint Commission standards and Medical Needs Criteria. This includes the following documents:

• Comprehensive Problem List
• Integrated Master Treatment Plan and Updates
• Group therapy session notes
• Discharge Summary

Other duties as assigned.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Behavioral Health Field required.

Experience

Minimum one (1) year of work experience in behavioral health field preferred.

Licensure/Certification Desired

• State CAS (Certified Addiction Specialist) certification required.
• CPR-AED and First Aid certification required.

Knowledge and Training Required

• Demonstrates Proficiency in Communication & Written skills.
• Knowledge of State & Federal Statutes Regarding Patient Confidentiality laws.
• Knowledge of licensing and accreditation standards.

Understanding addiction placement, continuing care, and discharge criteria, including American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) criteria.

Advanced Recovery Systems, a national integrated behavior healthcare management company dedicated to the treatment of addiction, substance abuse, and mental health issues.

The Company complies with state and federal nondiscrimination laws and policies that prohibit discrimination based on age, color, disability, national origin, race, religion, or sex. It is unlawful to retaliate against individuals or groups based on the basis of their participation in a complaint of discrimination or on the basis of their opposition to discriminatory practices/EEO.

• We are proud to be a drug-free workplace.
• Health, Vision, Dental, Employer-Matched 401(k)
• STD, LTD, and Employer-Paid $50k Term Life and AD&D Policy
• Employer-Matched HSA – up to $1500 a year company contribution
• Employee Referral Program
• Free Teladoc services
• Paid Time Off
• Vacation
• Personal
• Holiday
• Sick

Facility Address

The Recovery Village Palmer Lake Drug and Alcohol Rehab, 443 CO-105, Palmer Lake, CO 80133