About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Healthcare — Addiction Treatment & Behavioral Health.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

Confidential Client is seeking an Open Rank SUD Intake Counselor to join its Addiction Research & Treatment Services (ARTS) adult outpatient team. This clinician-focused intake role completes substance use disorder (SUD) evaluations and assessments, supports admissions into treatment, and provides backup intake coverage across multiple outpatient clinics and mobile units.

Key responsibilities:

• Conduct timely, accurate SUD intakes for new, returning, and transfer patients.
• Complete required evaluations and assessments for admitting patients into treatment.
• Collaborate closely with the AOP intake department to ensure smooth patient flow and coverage.
• Provide clinical support for Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) populations and opioid-dependent adults.
• Float among outpatient clinics (Denver, Aurora, Arvada) and provide on-call, Saturday, and occasional evening coverage as assigned.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation (DAP notes, individualized treatment plans) and uphold patient confidentiality.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support treatment access and patient care.

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Location & Schedule

• Primary work location: Centennial, CO (role will float to nearby clinic locations in the metro area as needed).
• Work schedule: Full-time. Shifts may include mornings (e.g., 5:30 am–2:00 pm) or day/afternoon (e.g., 10:30 am–7:00 pm). Saturday and on-call coverage required.

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Employment Type

• FULL_TIME

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Compensation & Benefits

Anticipated hiring ranges (pay transparency for Colorado):

• Entry Level: $60,257 - $76,647 per year
• Intermediate Level: $65,574 - $83,410 per year
• Senior Level: $70,890 - $90,172 per year

Benefits highlights:

• Multiple medical and dental plan options
• Disability, life, and vision insurance options
• Retirement plan with employer contribution (example: 401(a) employer contribution)
• Generous paid time off, vacation, sick leave, and paid holidays
• Tuition benefit access across campuses
• ECO Pass (reduced RTD fare) and additional employee programs

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Minimum Qualifications

Minimum qualifications vary by rank; applicants must meet the required qualifications at time of hire.

Entry Level:

• Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, counseling, human services, or a closely related field from an accredited institution.
• Valid registration in good standing with the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) as a Certified Addictions Specialist (CAS).

Intermediate Level:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• One (1) year of professional experience in clinical work, case management, or research in mental/behavioral health or related field.
• Valid DORA registration in appropriate candidate-level credentials (for example, LPC‑C, SW‑C, LAC‑C, or MFT‑C).

Senior Level:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Two (2) years of professional-level experience in clinical work, case management, or research in mental/behavioral health or related field.
• Valid DORA registration in full licensed credentials (for example, LCSW, LSW, LPC, LMFT, or LAC).

Substitution: A combination of education and related technical/military/paraprofessional experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree on a year-for-year basis.

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Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in psychology, social work, counseling, human services, or a closely related field.
• Experience working with clients referred from probation, social services, or criminal justice programs.
• Experience leading or co-leading group counseling sessions.
• Experience working with opioid-dependent adult clients and MAT populations.
• Experience with individual and/or family counseling and developing treatment plans.
• Clinical documentation proficiency (DAP notes) and familiarity with therapeutic confrontation/structure and treatment monitoring.

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Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to engage substance-dependent clients in treatment.
• Ability to manage difficult behaviors and establish professional boundaries.
• Commitment to confidentiality, evidence-based practices, and nonjudgmental care.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to clinical documentation quality.

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Conditions of Employment

• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring visa sponsorship now or in the future.
• Background checks, vaccination/medical surveillance, or occupational health enrollment may be required depending on assignment and clinic policies.
• Ability to perform duties across multiple clinic locations and occasional evening/weekend coverage as scheduled.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

If you have questions about how your data is used, please contact us directly.

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