Open Rank Mental Health Counselor (Entry Senior)
Description
University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
Department: Psychiatry - Addiction Research & Treatment Services (ARTS)
Job Title: Open Rank Mental Health Counselor (Entry - Senior)
Position #: 00612434 - Requisition #:
Job Summary:
Key Responsibilities:
Perform mental health and admission assessments for dually diagnosed population, as well as other therapeutic interventions such as individual and group therapy.
Monitor patients' psychiatric needs and coordinate treatment, patient care, and/or appointments as necessary.
Maintain accurate and timely documentation in patient charts, according to policy and rules.
Develop and carry out individualized treatment plans and case management duties as needed, to meet the needs of external sources as well as linking client's treatment progress to referral sources.
Provide on-site oversight of clinical interns.
Performing other work as assigned or required.
Work Location:
Onsite
Why Join Us:
Why work for the University?
Medical: Multiple plan options
Dental: Multiple plan options
Additional Insurance: Disability, Life, Vision
Retirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10% of your gross pay
Paid Time Off: Accruals over the year
Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)
Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)
Holiday Days: 15/year
Tuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses
ECO Pass: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
Entry Level:
Bachelor's degree in psychology, social work, counseling, human services, or a directly related field from an accredited institution.
A combination of education and related technical/military/paraprofessional experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree on a year for year basis.
Possess a valid registration in good standing with the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) as a Certified Addictions Specialist (CAS), Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate (LPC-C), Social Worker Candidate (SW-C), Licensed Addiction Counselor Candidate (LAC-C), or Marriage and Family Therapist Candidate (MFT-C).
Intermediate Level:
Bachelor's degree in psychology, social work, counseling, human services, or a directly related field from an accredited institution.
A combination of education and related technical/military/paraprofessional experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree on a year for year basis.
One (1) year of professional level experience in Mental Health, Behavioral Health or closely related field, case management, research of Mental Health, Behavioral Health, or closely related field.
Possess a valid registration in good standing with the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) as a Certified Addictions Specialist (CAS), Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate (LPC-C), Social Worker Candidate (SW-C), Licensed Addiction Counselor Candidate (LAC-C), or Marriage and Family Therapist Candidate (MFT-C).
Senior Level:
Bachelor's degree in psychology, social work, counseling, human services, or a directly related field from an accredited institution.
A combination of education and related technical/military/paraprofessional experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree on a year for year basis.
Two (2) years of professional level experience in Mental Health, Behavioral Health or closely related field, case management, research of Mental Health, Behavioral Health, or closely related field.
Possess a valid registration in good standing with the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Social Worker (LSW), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) or Licensed Addiction Counselor (LAC).
Preferred Qualifications:
A valid license in good standing issued by the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Marriage and Family Counselor (MFT), or Licensed Addiction Counselor (LAC).
Three (3) or more years of experience working with the dually diagnosed and/or substance using population.
Experience working with probation, human services, social services, criminal justice programs, and/or other referral sources.
Experience conducting individual and/or family counseling.
Experience creating individualized treatment plans and other clinical documentation (for example, DAP notes).
Experience working in a counselor role with opioid-dependent, adult clients.
Experience observing, monitoring, and intervening in drug/alcohol treatment.
Experience with and knowledge of running evidence-based treatment groups with dually diagnosed patients.
Experience with and knowledge of conducting individual therapy with dually diagnosed patients.
Conditions of Employment:
Must agree to undertake and successfully pass a fingerprint check.
Must agree to undertake and successfully pass a criminal background check and motor vehicle records check.
Must agree to undertake and successfully pass professional references check.
Must possess a driver's license to operate a passenger vehicle in the State of Colorado or obtain a driver's license within thirty (30) days from hire date.
Must maintain a valid DORA license that is required for this position, during the entirety of employment in this position.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Well-developed knowledge and skills in determining dually diagnosed patients and coordinates with other staff to provide effective treatment interventions.
Ability to apply critical thinking and conflict resolution skills using creative approaches.
Well-developed knowledge and skill in utilization and diagnosis using DSM V including incidence(s) of trauma.
Strong organizational and time management skills to meet deadlines.
Ability to work with diverse patient populations and be nonjudgmental and respectful of other's beliefs, values, and culture.
Ability to comply with established rules, policies, and procedures.
Ability to effectively and efficiently manage a diverse workload in a fast-paced, rapidly changing regulatory environment.
Proficient in Microsoft Office programs and ability to learn software programs.
Ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and orally.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees at all levels throughout the institution.
Outstanding customer service skills.
Ability to establish boundaries with clients and exercise discretion (e.g. patient confidentiality).
How to Apply:
Screening of Applications Begins:
March 30 th , 2026
Anticipated Pay Range:
Entry Level: $56,555 - $71,939
Intermediate Level: $61,546 - $78,286
Senior Level: $66,536 - $84,634
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Open Rank Mental Health Counselor (Entry - Senior) - 39081 University Staff
This position provides behavioral health assessments (mental health and drug and alcohol) to adults who are living with Substance Use Disorder (SUD) and dually diagnosed and having difficulty maintaining their mental health needs. This clinical position is responsible for performing counseling duties and will be supervised by a faculty member. This position will work with patients who are in need of mental health treatment.
The position will be assigned to an ARTS clinic location in Denver, Aurora, or Arvada, Colorado.
Addiction Research and Treatment Services (ARTS) is the clinical program of the Division of Substance Dependence, Department of Psychiatry at the University of Colorado, School of Medicine. ARTS has provided outpatient and residential empirically supported substance abuse treatment services in Colorado for over 53 years, with an emphasis on psychosocial and pharmacological treatments for adults and adolescents. It is the mission of ARTS to improve the quality of life and productivity of individuals and families affected by substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders through the application of scientifically supported prevention, education, and treatment services.The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is a public education, clinical and research facility serving 4,500 students, and a world-class medical destination at the forefront of life-changing science, medicine, and healthcare. CU Anschutz offers more than 42 highly rated degree programs through 6 schools and colleges and receives over $500 million in research awards each year. We are the single largest health professions education provider in Colorado, awarding nearly 1,450 degrees annually. Powered by our award-winning faculty, renowned researchers and a reputation for academic excellence, the CU Anschutz Medical Campus drives innovation from the classroom to the laboratory to the delivery of unparalleled patient care. Read CU Anschutz Quick Facts here. (https://apptrkr.com/get\redirect.php?id=6946563&targetURL=https://www.cuanschutz.edu/about) We have AMAZING benefits and offerexceptional amounts of holiday, vacation, and sick leave! The University of Colorado offers an excellent benefits package including:There are many additional perks & programs with the CU Advantage (https://apptrkr.com/get\redirect.php?id=6946563&targetURL=https://advantage.cu.edu/) .
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