Behavioral Health Therapist

Vivent Health • Denver, CO

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About The Position

The Behavioral Health Therapist provides competent, patient-centered, evidence-based behavioral health and wellness services under the supervision of the Director of Behavioral Health and Wellness. The role enhances the clinic’s capacity to provide high-quality psychotherapy, including individual, couple, and family services. The Therapist conducts intake, assessment, treatment planning, therapy, discharge processes, and follow-up care, and participates in other educational, psycho-educational, and psychotherapeutic services. The position also includes administrative work that supports departmental operations and is responsible for service delivery, quality, and integration of behavioral health and wellness services at Vivent Health.

The Therapist works within an integrated care model serving people affected by HIV/AIDS and mental health or substance use conditions. The position collaborates with patients, collateral contacts, specialized service providers, and other care providers to coordinate treatment. Clinical supervision is provided. The role may include on-call or after-hours care as needed, and additional training, certification, and licensure as required.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Clinical Psychology, or Marriage and Family Therapy from an accredited institution.
• Current status as a Provisional Licensed Professional Counselor (PLPC), Provisional Marital and Family Therapist (PLMFT), or Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW), or be completing licensure requirements as an LPC, LMFT, or LCSW in the state of practice.
• Experience providing behavioral health and wellness services, including mental health and substance abuse services.
• Experience providing therapy in person, by video, and by telephone.
• Knowledge and skills in behavioral health and wellness programming for mental health and substance abuse services.
• Knowledge of and sensitivity to the HIV/AIDS patient population, or eagerness to learn about this community.
• Experience treating co-occurring disorders.
• Understanding of best practices and evidence-based practices in behavioral health and wellness.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Commitment to cultural sensitivity and accountability.
• Team-oriented approach, valuing diversity and providing equitable treatment to patients, clients, and colleagues.
• Flexibility in working hours.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Nice To Haves

• Working knowledge of Spanish (bilingual).
• HIV experience in a not-for-profit environment.

Responsibilities

• Comply with federal, state, and local regulations, Vivent Health service delivery standards, the Corporate Compliance Standards of Conduct, and clinic policies and procedures.
• Provide behavioral health and wellness services, with a focus on individual, couple, and family psychotherapy.
• Participate in on-call or after-hours care as needed, and pursue additional training, certification, and licensure as required.
• Perform administrative work related to behavioral health and wellness services, including program and policy development, marketing, research, and assistance with financial and billing tasks.
• Stay current on developments in HIV treatment and in the treatment of mental health and substance use conditions.
• Conduct quality assessments and accurate diagnoses for clinic mental health patients, including initial screening and appropriate substance use disorder referrals; facilitate treatment admissions and provide follow-up interventions as needed.
• Prepare, formulate, and evaluate patient treatment plans based on assessment and diagnosis, with the goal of improving quality of life.
• Manage treatment plans in consultation with appropriate individuals and service providers.
• Serve as a liaison between patients and their collateral contacts.
• Prepare accurate and timely reports, correspondence, and patient record documentation; ensure all necessary information, documents, and evaluations are included in official case records.
• Communicate regularly with specialized service providers and other care and treatment providers to facilitate patient access and coordinate care.
• Participate in clinic staff meetings, individual and group supervision, and continuing education events and training.
• Regularly report on assigned responsibilities to the Director of the Behavioral Health and Wellness Clinic.
• Perform other duties assigned by the Director of Behavioral Health and Wellness and additional job-related tasks as needed.
• Follow agency policies, including confidentiality, the Employee Handbook, the Health Care Corporate Compliance Plan, and Standards of Conduct.

Benefits

• Generous paid time off, including 12 paid holidays.
• 401(k) with 100% employer match up to 5%.
• 12 weeks of fully paid parental leave for benefits-eligible employees after one year.
• Employer-subsidized medical, dental, vision, and gender-affirming care.
• Tuition reimbursement and licensure assistance.
• Benefits for full-time and eligible part-time roles.
• Employment may qualify for federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness programs.

What This Job Offers

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