Licensed Addiction Counselor/Specialist

1 month ago


Pueblo, United States AB Staffing Solutions Remote Work Freelance Full time $1,800 - $2,080
Are you ready to explore new places while building your resume? At AB Staffing, we specialize in placing healthcare providers in facilities throughout the United States. Our travel assignments range from three (3) months to one year and can be added to another assignment or area, giving you the opportunity to broaden your horizons and choose a different adventure. One of our dedicated and experienced staffing specialists is ready to match your medical expertise and goals with exciting and rewarding opportunities.

Certified Addiction Specialist/Licensed Addiction Counselor needed for a Corrections assignment in Colorado:
  • Location(s): Canon City, Pueblo, Sterling, Denver.
  • Unit(s): Corrections, Mental Health, Drug and Addiction.
  • 13-week contract to start (with the option to extend).
  • Day Shifts | Mon-Fri.
  • 40 hours per week.

Certified Addiction Specialist/Counselor Pay:
  • Gross weekly pay based on 40 hours: $1,800 - $2,080

Certified Addiction Specialist/Counselor Job Details: Provides substance use disorder treatment for inmates, including assessments, clinical interventions, and treatment planning. Duties involve monitoring treatment compliance, maintaining records, guiding non-clinical staff on behavioral health care, and ensuring continuity of care through referrals. Crisis intervention, accurate documentation, and direct communication with inmates and staff are essential to manage behavioral health needs and support transitions across facilities.

Certified Addiction Specialist/Counselor Qualifications:
  • MUST BE a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC) or Licensed Addiction Counselor (LAC).
  • 2 Years of mental health experience; corrections, forensics, and/or drug and addiction counseling experience preferred.
  • Bachelor's degree in Social Work, counseling, Psychology, or similar, from an accredited college or university.

When you work with AB Staffing, you enjoy a top pay rate as well as the following perks:
  • Dedicated and experienced staffing specialists are here to serve you.
  • Professional housing assistance to simplify your journey.
  • Credentialing assistance before, during, and after you work with us.
  • Referral bonuses.
  • Direct Deposit paid weekly.

Since 2002, AB Staffing Solutions, LLC, has placed Nursing, Allied, and Locum Tenens Professionals at facilities across the country With every successful placement, our providers improve patient care while exceeding the needs of our valued clients

About AB Staffing Solutions:

AB Staffing Solutions LLC is a nationwide leader in travel nurse and Healthcare Staffing. ABSS is accredited and certified by The Joint Commission and has been providing strategic healthcare solutions since 2002. We have earned the place as a travel nurse jobs industry leader placing all Healthcare specialties across the nation and have been recognized by Inc. 5000 as one of America’s fastest-growing private companies year over year. AB Staffing has been ranked as the Top Healthcare Staffing Company on the Forbes list of America’s Best Professional Recruiting Firms.



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