Behavioral Health Provider

Centennial Mental Health Center•Akron, CO

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

As a member of the treatment team, you will work with people who have mental health or co-occurring (mental health/ substance use) disorders. Clients may include children, youth, adults and seniors, who all come from various cultural backgrounds. The expectation is for this position to work at Centennial MHC's office in Akron, CO & Yuma, CO 2x/week, and work from home 3x/week.

Requirements

Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in counseling, psychology, social work or other behavioral health discipline that leads to Colorado licensure as LCSW, LPC, LMFT
Registered in the State of Colorado as a Candidate (candidacy position)
Active License in the State of Colorado as a LPC, LMFT or LCSW (licensed position only)
Ability to work well with special populations along with maintaining appropriate boundaries
Knowledge of diagnostic methods and models of psychotherapy
Understanding of ethical principles and mandates
Commitment to continuous skill development to competently serve individuals from diverse cultures and backgrounds
Effective written and verbal communication skills
Computing skills (word processing, email, communication platforms, etc.)
Ability to work flexible work-day hours and occasional after-hour shifts
Ability to travel within the agency’s geographic region and other locations as needed
Currently registered and in good standing with Colorado’s Department of Regulatory Agency (DORA)

Nice To Haves

Dual Licensure in the State of Colorado as a Licensed Addictions Counselor (LAC/ACD) preferred
Multi-Lingual verbal and written fluency, preferred
Experience with communication tools for hearing-impaired clients (e.g., ASL, captioning technologies) preferred

Responsibilities

Provide screening and assessment to determine client’s individual treatment needs
Complete treatment plans which are collaborative, client-centered and culturally sensitive and include: Individualized, client-centered, solution-focused goals, Measurable. time-sensitive objectives, Evidence-based interventions
Document client progress toward identified therapeutic goal attainment
Engage clients in individual, family and/or group treatment using industry and agency established best-practice guidelines
Be alert to and mitigate risk factors impacting client safety
Actively participate in Centennial Mental Health Center’s Team-Based clinical care model to collaborate and coordinate whole-person care with a multi-disciplinary team of professionals including Case Managers, Housing/Employment Specialists, Mentors, Peer Specialists, Child, Family, and School-Based Prevention Teams, and Psychiatric providers
Assist clients in developing and utilizing natural supports to increase probability of reducing dependence upon systems of care
Complete all required documentation, meeting agency quality and timeliness standards
Manage time and schedule effectively to facilitate maximum availability for client care
Maintain cooperative relationships with community agencies and referral sources
Provide services both in person and utilizing secure tele-behavioral health platform
Provide crisis response services on a rotational basis
Engage in regular clinical supervision and on-going professional development activities
Performs other job duties as assigned