Salary: $52 / hour Travel Pay available upon request The Certified Addiction Specialist provides drug and alcohol consultation to patients; along with individual and group therapy. The Certified Addiction Specialist also provides crisis intervention and assists with behavioral health needs and issues including mental illness, developmental disabilities, addition, etc.Shift: Days, Monday through Friday, 8 or 10 hour shifts availableHours: 40 hour / week Length: 26 weeks (high likelihood of extension) Notes: Must have active Certified Addiction Specialist license in Colorado Location: Canon City, CO, Sterling, CO or Denver, CO Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Provides health assessments
Assists with analyzing of patient health needs and establishes applicable treatment plans
Provide individual and group treatment
Consult unit staff in regard to diagnosis and treatment planning
Provides crisis intervention to align with clinical standards
Assigns patients to special programs and / or placements to meet health needs
Provide proper clinical documentation
Communicates to advise, counsel and / or guide clinical staff
Performs other duties as assigned/necessary
Minimum Requirements:
Current Certified Addiction Counselor license or Licensed Addiction Counselor in the state of Colorado
Experience in behavioral health guidelines, to include behavioral health assessments, individual and group therapy, clinical management of patients with mental illness and / or substance abuse issues preferred
Ability to effectively elicit/provide information to and from appropriate individuals (including, but not limited to, supervisors, co-workers, clients) via strong communication skills; proficiency in the English language may be required
Computer proficiency required
Must be at least 18 years of age
Benefits
At Maxim Healthcare Staffing, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:
Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
401(k) savings plan
Awards and recognition programs
Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status. CO Specific Benefits: Medical/Prescription, Dental, Vision, Health Advocacy (company paid if enrolled Medical), Health Advocate Employee Assistance Program, Health Savings Account , 401(k), 401(k) Company Match, Profit Sharing, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Primary Caregiver Leave, Parental Leave, Life and Basic Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance, Voluntary Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance, Hospital Expense Protection Plan, Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, Home and Auto Insurance, Pet Insurance, Transportation Benefits, CommonBond, Educational Assistance Program, College Partnership Program, Paid Time Off/Company Holidays
About Maxim Healthcare Staffing
Maxim Healthcare Staffing has been making a difference in the lives of our patients, caregivers, and employees for more than 30 years. Our nationwide suite of services includes home healthcare, companion and behavioral care, healthcare staffing, and workforce solutions. Maxim's commitment to customer service, compassionate patient care, and filling critical staffing needs makes us a trusted partner wherever healthcare is needed. Maxim Healthcare Staffing is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
