Correctional Substance Use Counselor - $1,600 per week Job at Amergis Healthcare Staffing Inc APP, Canon City, CO

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  • Amergis Healthcare Staffing Inc APP
  • Canon City, CO

Job Description

Amergis Healthcare Staffing Inc APP is seeking a travel Correctional Substance Use Counselor for a travel job in Canon City, Colorado.

Job Description & Requirements

  • Specialty: Substance Use Counselor
  • Discipline: Therapy
  • Duration: 26 weeks
  • 40 hours per week
  • Shift: 8 hours, days
  • Employment Type: Travel

🧠 Licensed Addiction Counselor (LAC) – Locum Tenens

📍 Location : Canon City, CO
🏢 Employer : Amergis
💰 Starting Rate : $40/hr (possible stipend w/ over 50mile radius from facility)
📅 Start Date : ASAP (pending background clearance)
Duration : Ongoing
🕒 Schedule Options :

  • Monday–Thursday, 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday–Friday, 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
    🔁 Type : Locum Tenens

🔍 Position Summary

Amergis is seeking a Licensed Addiction Counselor (LAC) to provide substance use counseling services to incarcerated individuals at Arrowhead Correctional Facility. This is a meaningful opportunity to support rehabilitation and recovery in a secure, team-based environment

 

✅ Key Responsibilities

  • Deliver individual and group counseling for substance use disorders
  • Conduct assessments and develop individualized treatment plans
  • Collaborate with psychologists, LCSWs, LPCs, and other clinical staff
  • Maintain accurate documentation and case notes
  • Support patient rehabilitation and reintegration goals

📋 Qualifications

  • Licensure : Active LAC license in Colorado (required)
  • Certifications : BLS (required); SOMB certification preferred but not required
  • Experience : Prior experience in drug and alcohol counseling strongly preferred
  • Background : Must pass CDOC background check

📄 Submission Requirements

  • 10-page CDOC background packet
  • Consent to Search form
  • Statement of Compliance form
  • Copy of driver’s license

🏥 Facility Details

  • Setting : Correctional facility (male population)
  • Patient Volume : ~10 patients/day
  • Support Team : Staff psychologist, LCSWs, LPCs
  • EMR : Not specified

📞 Interview & Onboarding

  • Interview : Google Meet video interview with Health Services Administrator (HSA)
  • Orientation : 1–2 weeks of online training and job shadowing
  • Onboarding Time : ~3–4 weeks for background clearance



 

for immediate consideration please send request to kamitche@amergis.com to receive background documents and the best time to connect

Job Tags

Locum, Immediate start, Shift work,

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