Hiring: CDOC (SOCIAL WORK/COUNSELOR III) - Substance Use Disorder Assessor - (DENVER). Company: State of Colorado Location: Denver, CO Job Posted Time: 2026-09-12 15:12:30 Employment Type: Full-time Target Skills & Keywords : Accessibility About the job Experience: •21 years of age Qualifications: •Licensed Addiction Counselor (LAC) credential issued by the Colorado State Board of Addiction Counselor Examiners or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (CSW) or Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or Licensed Psychologist or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT) •AND Applicant must have one (1) year of licensed or license candidacy experience (e.g., Addiction Counselor Candidate) with the substance use and/or mental health. •Self-control, a strong sense of ability to work in stressful, potentially violent situations •Demonstrated capacity to remain alert, emotionally stable, and mentally resilient under pressure and observant throughout their shift •Tolerance to stress, confinement, and high-stakes interaction. •Knowledge and a thorough understanding of S ubstance Use Disorder treatment standards and guidelines •Knowledge and a thorough understanding of Mental Health standards and guidelines •Excellent written and verbal communication skills •Demonstrated capacity to read and comprehend the English language •Demonstrated capacity to effectively communicate fluently in English both verbally and in writing Compensation: •Contribution Plan plus 401K and 457 plans Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!