Substance Abuse Counselor

As a Substance Abuse Counselor you’ll engage with patients through individual, group, and/or family counseling within a collaborative treatment team consisting of our Medical Director, Program Director, Treatment Services Coordinator, Counselors, and Nurses to identify and meet clinical needs and support overall well-being. Starting pay rate: $27.00/hr. Application deadline: July 31, 2026. Essential Functions Work with patients to complete intakes, admissions, discharges, and transfer paperwork. Document patient progress through counseling and interaction through groups. Complete patient psychosocial and an individualized treatment plan within the required time frame. Identify any clinical/case management needs and work to address those needs. Perform individual, group, and family counseling as required. Perform at least 20 hours of direct one-on-one patient contact per week through individual and/or group counseling sessions. Educate patients in all aspects of treatment, corresponding health issues, and steps to recovery. Obtain urine drug screens and initial patient photo identification. Always act in the best interests of the program and company; honor, support, and protect the proprietary data and rights of the company. Benefits Full benefits available on DAY ONE. Start accruing up to 3 weeks of PTO starting on DAY ONE. Tuition reimbursement opportunities available. Up to $2,000 in employee referral bonuses available. Competitive pay. Generous PTO. Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance. Life insurance. Short/long term disability. 401(k) with up to 3% matching. Reimbursement for education, license, tuition, etc. Essential Qualifications Education/Licensure/Certification: Refer to the state‑specific requirements for this position below. Experience Required: Experience in the substance abuse field is preferred, but not required. Job or State Requirements CAT in Colorado. Colonial Management Group, LP./New Season provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr New Season