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positions.  Thank you for your interest in employment with Arapahoe House.

Professional Positions:

Psychiatrist

Senior Human Resource Generalist

Research Associate (Bilingual Spanish)

Administrative Positions:

Clinic Assistant, Cultural Services

Support Positions:

Childcare Worker

Cook (part time)

Cook (full time)

Group Leader (childcare)

Clinical Positions:

Case Manager, Female Offender Program

Counselor I, Adolescent Residential

Counselor I, Detoxification Services

Counselor I on call, Adolescent Residential

Counselor II, Adult Outpatient

Counselor II, Detoxification Services

Counselor II, On Call

Evaluator, Adult Outpatient Services

Family Therapist, New Directions for Families

Milieu Counselor On-Call 

Peer Mentor, Wright Center

Phone Counselor, Information and Access, Bilingual (Spanish)  

Primary Counselor, Adolescent Residential  

Primary Counselor, Women’s Residential (New Directions for Families)

Professional Positions:

Psychiatrist, Adult Residential & Adolescent Residential: 

Contract physician needed for 12 hours per week split between adult residential and adolescent residential programs.  Schedule is flexible and location is in Thornton.  Complete diagnostic reviews, assessment and follow-up with clients and staff.  Provide medication management and on-call consultation to program staff and nurses.  Psychiatrist must have a minimum of two years experience with adult and adolescent services, be currently licensed in Colorado and be a Medicaid provider.  Experience working in the field of addictions preferred.  Closing date:  08/14/08

Senior Human Resource Generalist:  

Fulltime position in Thornton.  Maintain/ensure compliance with policies and identify/comply with various legal requirements.  Responsible for full recruitment cycle, job descriptions, FLSA categorization, and performance review administration.  Provide employee relations support and coaching to management and staff.  Participate in unemployment hearings, create and provide management/agency trainings and supervise one HR employee. Requirements include Bachelor degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field.  Minimum of three years related     experience with recruitment and employment.  Must have advanced computer and communication skills and strong analytical/problem-solving skills.   Strong familiarity with FMLA, COBRA, FLSA, ERISA, ADA and various other applicable state and federal regulations.  Closing date: 08/14/08

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Research Associate (Bilingual Spanish): 

Part time position in Southwest Denver.  Duties include conducting structured interviews with research study participants, managing databases, and assisting the agency’s Statistician with quantitative and qualitative analyses.  Plan, organize and report on research in substance abuse and human services fields. Must be familiar and comfortable with the report writing process. Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree in social science or a related field, extensive experience with Access/Excel/Microsoft Office software and substantive knowledge of research and program evaluation.  Candidate should have effective communication skills and the ability to interact with culturally diverse populations.  Reliable transportation is necessary as this position will include frequent local travel and occasional out of town travel.  Position requires that individual must be able to speak and read English and Spanish fluently. Closing Date:  08/21/08

Administrative Positions:  

Clinic Assistant, Cultural Services: 

On-call position available working at various locations to provide support and coverage for vacations and open positions as needed.  Provide clerical and secretarial support, excellent customer service, balancing of client fees, and auditing all intake charts.  Requirements include High School diploma or equivalent and a minimum of six months clerical experience. Bilingual Spanish preferred.   Closing date: 08/14/08

Support Positions:

Childcare Worker, on-call:  

On-call position available at our Littleton location.  Supervise and teach children while their mothers participate in treatment services. Establish effective relationships with children and their mothers.  Requirements include a minimum of one year experience working with children ages six weeks to five years and Group Leader qualified as determined by state (may be met by documented experience, a Bachelor’s degree, child development/early childhood education courses, etc.).  Closing date: 08/14/08

Cook: 

Part time position working in Littleton 20 hours per week.  Schedule is Monday thru Friday 10am to 2pm.  Individual will prepare meals according to menu for clients and staff.  Responsible for cooking, food preparation, picking up donations, cleaning and maintaining all equipment. Requirements include ability to lift 50 lbs and two years cooking experience.  Position requires some driving; active Colorado driver’s license and acceptable driving record.  Please call Sherry directly at 303-412-3652. Closing date:  08/14/08

Cook: 

Full time position working in Commerce City, Friday thru Tuesday 5:30am to 2pm.  Individual will prepare meals according to menu for clients and staff.  Responsible for cooking, food preparation, picking up donations, cleaning and maintaining all equipment. Requirements include ability to lift 50 lbs and two years cooking experience.  Position requires some driving; active Colorado driver’s license and acceptable driving record.  Please call Geri directly at 303-412-3958. Closing date:  08/14/08

Cook (Floater): 

Full time position working between Thornton, Commerce City and Wheat Ridge.  Individual will prepare meals according to menu for clients and staff.  Responsible for cooking and delivering meals to various locations.  Requirements include ability to lift 50 lbs and two years cooking experience.  Position requires some driving; active Colorado driver’s license, acceptable driving record and reliable transportation required.  Please call Sherry directly at 303-412-3652. Closing date:  08/14/08

Group Leader (childcare), New Directions:

Full time position available at our Littleton location. Schedule is Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday 8:00-4:30pm and Wednesdays 8:00am -12:00pm/ 5:00pm to 9:00pm. Group leader needed to supervise and provide daily lesson plans for children ages 18 months thru 2 ½ years old while their mothers participate in treatment services.  May also work occasionally with children 2 ½ thru 12 years old.   Must be Group Leader qualified to 2005 regulations.  Closing date:  08/14/08

Clinical Positions:   

Case Manager, Female Offender Program:

Fulltime position (32 hours) working 12:00pm to 8:30pm Friday thru Monday in Littleton (near Broadway & Belleview).  New residential program starting for female offenders with substance  abuse and other co-occurring behavioral health issues.  Provide intakes, assessments, discharges and case management duties including individual client contact and linkage/service coordination.  Provide milieu management, support counseling activities record keeping and effective documentation.  Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree in Human Services related field –and-     a Certified Addictions Counselor II. Prefer experience working with females and/or the offender population. Closing Date: 08/14/08

Counselor I, Adolescent Residential: 

Part time position working Saturday and Sunday in Thornton.  Individual will conduct intakes, new client orientation, group facilitation and milieu management.  Requirements include a minimum of two years college and a minimum of one year experience working with adolescents. Bachelor’s degree in Human Services and/or Certified Addiction Counselor II strongly preferred.  Closing date: 08/14/08

Counselor I, Detoxification Services: 

Full time position working Thursday thru Monday 7:00am-3:00pm in Commerce City.  Individual     will provide admission and discharge services as well as provide a safe environment for clients undergoing detoxification. Requirements include either a Bachelors Degree  in Human Services or     a Certified Addictions Counselor I.  Six months experience in a   helping profession required. Entry level position for someone with a bachelors degree in a related field. Closing date: 08/14/08 

Counselor I On-Call, Adolescent Residential: 

On call positions available in Thornton working varied shifts.  Individual will conduct intakes, new client orientation, group facilitation and milieu management.  Assist in the provision of treatment services to residential clients Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree in Human Services (or related field) or a Certified Addictions Counselor I with two years college.  Closing date: Ongoing

Counselor II, Adult Outpatient: 

Full-time position working 12:30pm-8:30pm Monday thru Thursday and 8:30am-5:30pm Friday.  Monday, Wednesday, Friday will be at our Denver Outpatient clinic and Tuesdays and Thursdays at our Aurora Outpatient clinic.  Join a treatment team conducting intakes, new client orientation, group facilitation, individual & family counseling sessions, and all related chart management. Requirements include Certified Addictions Counselor (CAC) II, Masters Degree in Clinical Services related field.  Closing date:  08/14/08

Counselor II, Adult Outpatient: 

Full-time position working 32 hours 12:30pm-8:30pm Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and 12:30pm-4:30pm on Friday.  Join a treatment team conducting intakes, new client orientation, group facilitation, individual & family counseling sessions, and all related chart management. Requirements include Certified Addictions Counselor (CAC) II, Masters Degree in Clinical Services related field. Closing date:  08/14/08

Counselor II, Detoxification Services: 

Full time position working 7:00am to 3:00pm Monday thru Friday in Aurora.  Individual will conduct admission/ discharge services, conduct therapy groups and provide a safe environment for clients undergoing detoxification. Requirements are Certified Addictions Counselor II or Master’s degree     in Human Services or related field.  A minimum of one year related experience required.  Closing   date:  08/14/08

Counselor II, On Call: 

Conduct Level II DUI and psych/social classes in outpatient setting.  Requirements include a Certified Addiction Counselor II and/or a Master’s degree in Human Services or related field, group facilitation experience, reliable transportation, and willingness to work at different locations throughout the metro area.  Schedule requires availability working evenings and Saturday days.  Excellent pay. Free access to Certified Addiction Counselor (CAC) classes. Closing date: 08/14/08

Evaluator, Adult Outpatient Services: 

Full time position rotating between outpatient clinics working Tuesday thru Saturday.  Complete     an average of 25 evaluations per month.  Requirements include Certified Addictions Counselor       II  (or a Masters degree in a related field with 1000 hours documentable experience in        substance abuse). Bachelor’s degree in Human Services or related field preferred.  Minimum of     two years related experience. Closing date:  08/14/08

Family Therapist, New Directions for Families:

Full-time position at our women’s residential program in Littleton working Sunday through Thursday.  Provides individual and group counseling services to women on parenting issues.   Assist clients with family dynamics, treatment planning and therapeutic intervention for clients with co-occurring disorders.  Supervises on site child care facilities. Requirements include a Masters Degree in Clinical Services with 1000 hours documentable experience in substance abuse and/or a Certified Addictions Counselor II.  Must have a minimum of two years related experience.  Must have experience working with families and children in a human services setting, including focusing on family dynamics, parenting skills and family therapy. Minimum of one year of supervisory experience required. Closing date:  08/14/08

Milieu Counselor On Call: 

Provide admission and discharge services as well as provide a safe environment for clients in detoxification or residential treatment programs.  This is an entry-level opportunity to gain experience in the substance abuse field.  Requirements include one year full-time college or equivalent, one year work experience in a service industry, reliable transportation, and willingness to work at different locations throughout the metro area.  Schedule requires availability working a variety of shifts including weekend, overnight and evenings.  Excellent pay.  Free access to Certified Addictions Counselor (CAC) classes.  Closing date: Ongoing

Peer Mentor, Wright Center: 

Full time position with the Transitional  Residential Treatment program (TRT) in Wheat Ridge working varied shifts.  Provides treatment services to offenders in a residential program in Wheat Ridge.  Interact with the client population to provide guidance, safety, stability and direction.  Additional duties include supporting staff to assist clients in overcoming social and emotional problems, facilitating meetings and preparing minimal written reports.  Motivational interviewing is the primary approach used in working with clients.  Requirements include a High School diploma/GED or equivalent experience and education. Candidate must have experience with recovery and at least six months free of drug and alcohol abuse.  Compensation includes room/board plus minimum wage for hours worked.  Closing date: 08/14/08

Phone Counselor, Information and Access, Bilingual (Spanish): 

Part time position working Monday thru Friday 1:00pm-5:00pm in Thornton. Primary duty is phone counseling.  Assess client needs and level of treatment for addictions, make appointments and complete paperwork.  Requirements include a minimum of one year phone experience with a high volume of calls and high school diploma/GED.  Must have excellent data entry skills, typing skills  and customer service.  Prefer experience in a human services and/or non-profit environment.  Position requires that individual must be able to speak and read English and Spanish fluently.   Prefer flexibility in schedule to provide support and additional coverage on unit as needed.      Closing date:  08/14/08

Primary Counselor, Adolescent Residential: 

Fulltime position working Monday thru Friday in a residential program for adolescents.  Responsible for the provision of comprehensive substance abuse treatment services for clients with substance abuse/mental health issues.  Provide individual, group and family counseling services to clients with substance abuse and/or mental health issues. Requirements include a Master’s degree in Human Services or related field.  Must have current license (LCSW, LPC or LMFT) or be provisional license-eligible while working towards licensure.  Strongly prefer Certified Addictions Counselor II.  Minimum of two years documentable experience working with adolescents and one year related experience. Closing date:  08/14/08

Primary Counselor, Women’s Residential (New Directions for Families):  

Full time position working varying day/swing shifts Tuesday thru Saturday in Littleton. Provide group and individual counseling in residential setting with women and their children.  Requirements include Certified Addictions Counselor II (or a Masters degree in a related field with 1000 hours documentable experience in substance abuse). CAC II preferred.  Closing date:  08/14/08