Adult Intensive Therapist

Find Your Career at Jefferson Center for Mental Health•Lakewood, CO

17h•$57,000 - $77,200

About The Position

At Jefferson Center, it is our policy and our mission to be inclusive and mindful of the diversity of everyone who comes through our doors. We are passionate about building a community where mental health matters and equitable care is accessible to all races, ethnicities, abilities, socioeconomic statuses, ages, sexual orientations, gender expressions, religions, cultures, and languages. The Adult Intensive Therapist will provide intensive level services, including groups, therapy, and case management, to Jefferson Center clients experiencing Severe and Persistent Mental Illnesses (SPMI) and needing a higher level of care than traditional outpatient services can provide. In this role, you will provide information, education, consultation, and transition services on behalf of clients within Jefferson Center and with federal, state, and community-based agencies and resources as indicated.

Requirements

Master’s degree in social work, counseling, psychology, or related field required
Registration with DORA required (LSW, SWC, or LPCC if not yet licensed)
Driver’s License Required
Motor Vehicle Insurance Coverage requires applicant must be 25 years or older
Must have an acceptable Motor Vehicle Driving record as determined by our insurance carrier
Knowledge of Stages of Change model, Motivational Interviewing techniques, risk assessments, Person Centered treatment approaches, Trauma Informed care, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy skills, and Recovery-Based Treatment practices is essential.

Nice To Haves

LPC or LCSW preferred
CAS or LAC preferred
Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred
Knowledge of DBT skills helpful but not required

Responsibilities

Provide clinical therapy and case management services including service planning, monitoring, follow-up, linkage and crisis management for consumers
Provide services to meet need and medical necessity in office, community, client home, and virtual settings
Make appropriate referrals to and act as liaison with community agencies, other service providers, and natural support systems
Collaborate with consumers, family members, and other supports in identifying strengths, cultural factors, and recovery needs for developing personalized treatment goals
Provide assistance in developing or connecting to resources for developing social, vocational, spiritual, cultural, and leisure abilities as well as basic needs such as housing, food, clothing, medical and dental care, legal, vocational, and psychiatric services
Maintain communication and care coordination with other Jefferson Center programs
Engage in ongoing monitoring of consumers on assigned caseload including assessment of symptoms to prevent relapse, assessment of daily living skills (ADL’s), engagement outreach, hospital discharge planning, substance use assessment, and respite service needs
Provide services and related duties for clients on 27-65 Certification to treatment
Assess clients for risk/lethality and coordination with crisis or emergency services when clinically indicated/medically necessary, including hospital admissions and M-1 holds
Assist with applications for benefits in collaboration with Benefits/Navigation Team
Participate in team meetings, clinical staffings, and clinical consultations as scheduled
Follow ethical and clinical practice guidelines as well as Center and State Division of Mental Health standards to provide appropriate service delivery and maintain standards of care
Participate in individual and group supervision. If unlicensed, track hours pursuant to attaining licensure.
Assist with special projects or Center committees as indicated, desired, or assigned
Utilize technology, such as Mend, Eleos, etc, as indicated to help maintain high quality documentation and service delivery
Attend mandatory in-services, compliance with individualized training plan(s) as required
Use language and behavior that promotes dignity, inclusivity, and respect with consumers, Center staff and external customers
Provide peer consultation and leadership to support clinical/professional growth of other team members, unlicensed staff, and the team as a whole and assist with training/mentoring new hires as appropriate if licensed.
Satisfactorily complete 90% of peer review charts needing corrections within 14 calendar days
Complete a minimum of 90% of all documentation by the due date
Complete a minimum of 90% of case closing within specified time frames
Meet required number of consumer service hours as determined by Network Director and/or Clinical Manager
Exhibit enthusiasm, courtesy, adaptability, flexibility, and spirit of cooperation in the work environment
Maintain effective interpersonal relations with consumers, peers, subordinates, upper management, visitors, community partners, and the general public
Demonstrate cultural competency/awareness/skills in working with diverse caseload and utilize Center resources/trainings as needed
Effectively respond to client/consumer needs and problems, initiate and maintain positive interactions, and provide timely response to phone calls, email, messages, etc.