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Corrections - Licensed Mental Health Drug and Alcohol Clinician

Ordway, CO 81034

Posted: 04/09/2026 Job Types: Full-time Contract Category: Mental Health Job Number: 20260409 Pay Rate: $40.00 - $46.00 per hour Position / Certification: LAC, CAS, LPC, LCSW, LMFT Specialty: Addiction Treatment State / Search: Colorado

Job Description

Come join this dedicated team of Clinical Professionals partnered with the Colorado Department of Corrections!

This role offers mental health care to a specific group of secure residents with alcohol and drug addiction in a correctional setting who have mental illnesses, intellectual and developmental challenges, and a high risk for suicide and self-injury. Create mental health treatment plans that will be the foundation of your care. Assist with both individual and group treatment, routine mental health evaluations, and interviews. Update degrees of psychiatric need and diagnosis. Contracts are available - Apply now! 

Why contract with WSi?

  • Elevated Pay Rate
  • No Night, Weekend, or Holiday shifts
  • Weekly Pay
  • Referral Bonus for you and for the person you refer (upon working )
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Benefit Options
  • WSi covers liability insurance cost
  • Pay is based upon hours worked not the number of clients seen

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Must have LAC, CAS, LCSW, LPC, or LMFT.
  • If a candidate only has a Master's Degree, they must be a Licensed Addiction Counselor. 

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities the best candidate would possess:

  • Desire to work with an under-served, substance abuse, diverse, severe, and persistent mental illness adult population
  • Provides clinical direction to non-clinical staff in behavioral health care and treatment of inmates.

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Job Requirements

 

  • Must have a current LAC, CAS, LCSW, LPC, or LMFT Colorado License 
  • Must be able to pass a full background check, drug screen, TRAILS, CAPS, and fingerprinting.
  • Able to pass a defensive tactics hands on training
  • Must have a current driver’s license
  • Must have a current BLS AHA card

Additional Information

About WSi Healthcare Personnel

We were recently awarded by ClearlyRated for ‘Best in Staffing for Clients’ in 2021 and ‘Best in Staffing for Talent’ in 2023. WSi has been committed to providing complete job placement services in healthcare to the western region since 1988 while providing the best for both our candidates and clients. Due to the outstanding placement services, pay rates, and opportunities, healthcare professionals trust their careers to WSi. Contact WSi Healthcare Personnel today for more information on how you can join our esteemed team of healthcare professionals.

Referral Bonus Program

Even if you are not currently needing assistance, if you know of other qualified healthcare workers seeking employment opportunities please pass on my contact information. Once they become active and have worked at least 40 hours on our payroll, we will send you a $250 referral bonus.  There is no limit to the number of people you can refer.

WSi Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are also a Drug-Free Workplace and will require all candidates to submit to a pre-employment screening test prior to employment.  Should you need reasonable accommodations to complete the application process, please contact us for assistance.

Meet Your Recruiter

Michelle Curry-Werner
Account Manager - Therapies and Mental Health

Michelle is a Recruiter and Account Manager with 24 years of experience in the recruiting industry, specializing in Mental Health and Therapy. She’s passionate about building personal connections with both healthcare professionals and clients to ensure every placement is a perfect fit. What she values most about her role is helping people find opportunities that truly meet their needs. Contact Michelle today to explore several quality career opportunities!

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About Ordway, CO

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