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 available Hours: 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 Amergis, 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 Amergis Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions. Amergis 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.