Counselor- Estes Park Campus
Company: Harmony Foundation
Location: Estes Park
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Counselor II 60k-75k- Depends on Certification, Licensure, level
of Education and Experience. Primary Function: Provide counseling,
mental health and risk assessments, and treatment recommendations
to promote individualized client recovery. Supervision: Supervised
by Counseling Manager Essential Functions: Complete clinical
assessments, interpretive summaries, and care planning based on
assessment of individual needs, and complete diagnosis based on
DSM-5 criteria. Coordinate client care with medical staff to
address initial, ongoing, and continuing care needs. Complete
bio-psycho-social assessments in a timely manner, providing
recommendations for treatment. Initiate and maintain effective
communication with client referents and family members to
effectively develop treatment plans and the transition of care.
Support Case Management in coordination of care, discharge
planning, and referral with client and families/referents. As
needed, provide services to clients in various programs (Detox,
Lodge, Swickard). Conduct individual, group, and family counseling
sessions which address the individual needs of the client,
including relapse prevention. Complete treatment plan reviews using
the ASAM dimensions and attend reviews as scheduled. Prepare and
complete all necessary documentation and record keeping in a timely
and accurate manner according to state and federal guidelines.
Facilitate group sessions targeting mental health issues concurrent
with substance use disorders. Maintain knowledge and adhere to
Harmony policies and procedures. Participate as an effective and
contributing member of the counseling team. Demonstrate knowledge
and competency related to confidentiality and ethical standards of
the counseling profession. Attend continuing education classes when
possible and apply knowledge learned to work at Harmony. Share
knowledge with co-workers. Complete Counselor on Call
responsibilities as assigned. Adheres to confidentiality laws
including 42CFR Part 2, HIPAA and HITECH as well as all Harmony
policies and procedures. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Ability
to establish a therapeutic alliance with clients. Working knowledge
of DSM-5 criteria. Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of
addiction and human behavior. Skilled in one or more evidence-based
therapeutic modalities including but not limited to: cognitive
behavior therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing (MI), acceptance
and commitment therapy (ACT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT),
and mindfulness-based practices. Ability to communicate effectively
in written and verbal formats. Proven advanced skills in
facilitating individual/group counseling with concurrent mental
health issues. Familiarity with 12 step facilitation. Proven
ability to teach and motivate people. Personal maturity reflected
by sound judgment and decision-making. Ability to relate with
detachment and empathy to clients and families. Skilled in working
effectively with colleagues across the organization. Demonstrated
awareness of scope of expertise and ethical requirements to refer
mental health issues to appropriate staff or external resources.
CPR and First Aid certified. Authentic commitment to Harmony’s
mission and vision, actively working to further organizational
objectives.
Keywords: Harmony Foundation, Colorado Springs , Counselor- Estes Park Campus, Healthcare , Estes Park, Colorado
