Substance Use Disorder Counselor (SUD) - Corrections

Job overview

The Substance Use Disorder Counselor (SUD) - Corrections is an onsite role based in Colorado Springs, CO. Compensation is not specified for this position, which supports the Colorado Department of Corrections (CDOC) by providing essential behavioral health services to an incarcerated population. This role exists to provide direct substance use disorder and behavioral health services to individuals within a correctional setting. The counselor contributes to the team by conducting assessments, facilitating therapeutic interventions, and developing individualized treatment plans to support client progress and continuity of care.

What you'll do

• Conduct substance use and behavioral health assessments and evaluations.
• Provide individual, group, and brief therapeutic interventions.
• Deliver treatment for substance use and co-occurring disorders as part of a multidisciplinary clinical team.
• Develop and support individualized treatment plans.
• Monitor client progress and maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation.
• Provide counseling, education, and behavioral health guidance to individuals in custody.
• Assist with crisis intervention and behavioral health concerns.
• Collaborate with mental health professionals, correctional staff, and other members of the treatment team.
• Provide clinical recommendations and consultation regarding treatment and behavioral health needs.
• Coordinate referrals and continuity of care when individuals transfer between facilities or transition to outside services.
• Maintain appropriate clinical records and documentation in accordance with applicable standards.
• Work within established professional, clinical, safety, and correctional policies and procedures.
• Maintain awareness of safety and security requirements while providing clinical services in a correctional environment.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

full-time

day shift

colorado springs co

corrections

addiction counseling

behavioral health

clinical

contract

no weekends

no on-call

wsi healthcare

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Benefit Options, Liability insurance coverage, Weekly Pay, Referral Bonus

Why this role

Weekly Pay, No Night/Weekend/Holiday shifts, Referral Bonus, Liability insurance coverage, Pay based on hours worked.

About the employer

WSi Healthcare Personnel is hiring for this role. Industry: Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers. Sector: 62.