Behavioral Health Therapist Acute Services
About The Position
Responsible for providing assessment, crisis intervention, individual, family, and group therapy as well as case management. Develop and monitor service plans, treatment progress, document interactions and maintain clinical records and other reporting data for clients with mild to severe mental illness, disorders, and/or disabilities and substance use disorders. Coordinate with internal as well as external supportive services to deliver services to client. Collaborate with medical providers, nurses, behavioral health technicians, case managers, peer specialists and psychiatrists regarding treatment. The role will work with and advocate for diverse and often marginalized populations daily to provide interventions, support, and resources, and to ensure that the appropriate services are offered in an inclusive and equitable manner.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in the Human Services field from an accredited College or University required
- More than two years of experience in the mental health field and program application required
- Valid Colorado driver’s license or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire and a clean driving record
- CPR and First Aid certifications may be required for certain locations
Nice To Haves
- Master's degree in the Human Services field from an accredited College or University preferred
- Experience in coordinating mental health intervention plans and services with other agencies preferred
- CAT/CAS certification highly desired
- Current Colorado professional license in appropriate discipline (LCSW, LPC, LAC, or LMFT) preferred
- Bilingual/bi-cultural preferred
Responsibilities
- Facilitation of a Substance Use Disorder Intensive Outpatient Program level of care.
- Direct client care includes care coordination, behavioral health related screenings and assessments, individual and group therapy, brief therapy, case management, and related clinical services.
- Serves as a clinical resource person to building site(s), clinical staff, case managers, medical providers and collaterals.
- Knowledge of professional policies and procedures.
- Collaborate with other staff in providing, planning, developing, implementing, and evaluating clinical services, including collaborating with Clinical Managers and Program Supervisors.
- Performs behavioral health screenings and assessments within the medical clinic setting, to include review of treatment options and referral information.
- Provides on-going care coordination within SummitStone, community agencies and resources.
- Provides crisis intervention to include crisis assessment and de-escalation.
- Provides on-site collaboration with medical providers to provide behavioral health assessments for those clients identified with behavioral health needs.
- Clinical documentation.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage — including options for eligible dependents
- Mental health and wellness resources
- Short-term and long-term disability insurances
- Paid time off (PTO): Accrued vacation and personal leave based on FTE status and length of service
- Paid Sick Leave: Provided in accordance with the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act (HFWA)
- A range of voluntary benefits available to all employees
- 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching contributions
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
