Behavioral Health Therapist - First Step & Access

SummitStone Health Partners • Loveland, CO

8h • $58,011 - $79,217 • Onsite

About The Position

The Behavioral Health Therapist provides same day and scheduled point-of-entry services, including screenings, assessments, treatment planning, brief therapy, referral, crisis intervention, and case management, to all ages seeking mental health and/or substance use disorder treatment. This position works closely with other internal and external providers to ensure appropriate placement in services and continuity of care. Position requires flexibility, independence, and strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Requirements

• Master's degree in social work, counseling, psychology, or related field from an accredited college or university
• Licensure (LPC, LCSW, LMFT, LAC)
• Experience and/or coursework in working with a range of client ages and presentations.
• Proficiency in using computers and telehealth systems.
• Addictions Counselor training/certification or willingness to pursue.
• At least one year of experience with mild to severe mental illness and substance use disorders.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Trauma-Informed Care
• Bilingual/Bicultural

Responsibilities

• Direct client care includes brief therapy, care coordination, behavioral health screenings and assessments, case management, and related clinical services.
• Collaborate with other staff in a treatment team model by planning, developing, implementing, and evaluating clinical services.
• Serve as a clinical resource person to building site(s), clinical staff, case managers, medical providers, and collaterals.
• Provide ongoing care coordination within SummitStone, community agencies and resources.
• Provide crisis intervention to include crisis assessment and de-escalation.
• Train in and use evidence-based treatment models for a range of mental health and substance use disorders, including Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, Single Session Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and trauma-focused therapies.
• Concurrent clinical documentation in electronic medical record system
• Support and foster team values with peers and clinic staff, to provide support and remove barriers.
• Learn and follow professional policies and procedures.
• Maintain superior customer service for internal and external customers by providing information and answering questions/requests in timely manner.
• May participate on committees (both internal and external), in meetings, and work on projects as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

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