Behavioral Health Clinical Therapist

UCHealth•Fort Collins, CO

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Behavioral Health Clinical Therapist provides triage, assessment, and treatment to patients and families; assists with disposition planning and the provision of education and resources; and initiates psychiatric holds. The role operates as an independently licensed behavioral health clinician in the Virtual Behavioral Health Center at UCHealth Poudre Valley Hospital. This is an onsite position in Fort Collins, Colorado, scheduled for 72 hours per two-week pay period on nights. UCHealth offers a career ladder through which employees can advance in skills, responsibilities, and pay as they gain experience and expertise. The therapist provides individual and group counseling, assesses patients and relevant family members or representatives, and coordinates needed services and interventions. The position contributes to care reviews, discharge planning, patient and family education, and staff, student, or intern training as assigned. The role requires critical thinking, decisive judgment, minimal supervision, and the ability to respond appropriately in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or a related field.
State licensure as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT), or Licensed Addiction Counselor (ACD); other licensure or certification may be acceptable with department leadership approval.
Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision and take appropriate action in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

Provide counseling and therapy to assigned patients in individual and group settings.
Interview and assess patients and/or their family members, caregivers, or legal representatives.
Determine, provide, and/or arrange needed internal and external services and interventions.
Participate in or arrange case reviews and care conferences to evaluate progress.
Assist with discharge planning and processes, including identifying community-based resources and providing referrals.
Assess, collaborate, and coordinate patients’ discharge planning needs and readiness with other care team members.
Use appropriate teaching methods and/or referrals to meet patient and family education needs.
Participate in or train new staff, students, and interns as assigned.
Provide triage, assessment, and treatment; assist with disposition planning and education and resource provision; and initiate psychiatric holds.

Benefits

Performance bonus through a three-year incentive bonus program.
Annual merit pay increase for performance meeting or exceeding standards.
Annual market reviews and base pay adjustments as needed to remain market competitive.
Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
24/7 mental health and well-being support for employees and dependents.
Discounted gym memberships and fitness resources.
Free Care.com membership.
Voluntary benefits, including accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal plan, identity theft protection, pet insurance, auto and home insurance, and employee discount programs.
Paid time off (PTO), paid family and medical leave, and leaves of absence.
Employer-provided basic life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage, with buy-up options.
Employer-provided short-term and long-term disability coverage, with a buy-up option.
403(b) retirement plan with employer matching contribution; an additional 457(b) plan may be available.
Flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent day care; a health savings account is available with enrollment in a high-deductible medical plan.
Access to academic degrees and certificate programs.
Tuition support for specific educational degrees, with UCHealth paying up to 100% of tuition, books, and fees; other programs may qualify for up to $10,000 per year prepaid or up to $5,250 per year in tuition reimbursement.
Access to LinkedIn Learning and internal professional development opportunities.
Free assistance navigating Public Service Loan Forgiveness and submitting federal student loans for forgiveness.