Behavioral Health Therapist - Adolescent

SummitStone Health Partners • Fort Collins, CO

8d • $34 - $44 • Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for providing youth 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 clients. 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

• Master’s degree in a Human Services or Behavioral Health field from an accredited college or university required (e.g., Social Work, Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, Psychology).
• A minimum of three (3) years of direct clinical experience providing behavioral health services to children and/or adolescents, preferably in higher-acuity, intensive, or structured treatment settings (e.g., residential, inpatient, crisis, or day treatment).
• Demonstrated experience developing, implementing, and coordinating treatment plans for children and adolescents, including collaboration with families, schools, child-serving systems, and external agencies.
• Specialized training or certification in child, adolescent, and/or family-based treatment modalities required, or the ability to obtain required training within a defined timeframe after hire. Examples may include trauma-informed care, family systems, DBT-A, CBT-A, or similar evidence-based practices.
• Completion of the organization’s required Crisis Professional Curriculum within six (6) months of hire.
• Current Colorado professional license required in an appropriate behavioral health discipline (e.g., LCSW, LPC, LMFT, or LAC) required. Dual licensure strongly preferred.
• Valid Colorado driver’s license, or ability to obtain within thirty (30) days of hire, with a clean driving record as defined by organizational policy.
• CPR and First Aid certification required for certain locations or program assignments (training may be provided upon hire if not current).

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual/bi-cultural preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide/facilitate a wide variety of individual, family and group therapeutic and rehabilitative activities to achieve goals of service/recovery/treatment plans and to prevent deterioration, and hospitalization.
• Conduct crisis intervention via telephone and/or face-to-face. Intervene and de-escalate crisis situations with clients. Assess the risk of harm to self or others, create comprehensive safety plans, and arrange needed resources.
• Observe clients in a variety of situations; assess mental status of client and formulate treatment plans and goals. Perform case management services as needed to assist clients to meet their goals as stated in their service/treatment plans. Refer clients to supportive services such as vocational, medical, social security, housing authority, etc.
• Advocate for clients in many different forums including the federal, state and local court systems, with family, school system etc.
• Assist clients in improving their well-being and quality of life by training in behavioral skills; educating clients to make informed choices; developing clients coping skills, helping clients to problem solve, and negotiating tasks of daily living.
• Document treatment plans, progress reports, group notes, individual notes, case management notes, letters, faxes and phone calls. Follow the proper protocol for documentation as set forth by Quality Assurance and to third party payor’s requirements that have contracts with SummitStone.
• Maintain close and cooperative relationships with community agencies and other public agencies in carrying out treatment/recovery/service plans.

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level