Mental Health Clinician (LCSW or LPC)

Laradon•Denver, CO

18h•$70,000 - $92,500•Onsite

About The Position

The Clinician coordinates counseling and related services for children and youth served in the Calabrese Youth Center's RCCF program, including individual, group, and family counseling and coordination with outside agencies. The role provides direct mental health services and support to youth and families, oversees treatment planning and progress, and collaborates with program staff and external partners to meet participants' needs. The Clinician handles intake assessments and paperwork, develops initial treatment plans, participates in child planning and school meetings, coordinates family visits and transitions to other services, and maintains communication with families, governing agencies, placement partners, and community providers. The position also supports quality assurance, policy development, staff training, and crisis response. The role reports to the Director of CYC and has no supervisory functions. The employee must be physically present in the office to perform job functions.

Requirements

Master's degree in psychology, social work, or counseling.
LCSW or LPC required.
Two years of post-graduate experience working with adolescents.
Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
Highly organized and adaptable.
Complete all trainings deemed mandatory by Laradon.
Complete a minimum of 24 hours of approved training annually.
Complete orientation, First Aid/CPR, Medication Certification, Mandatory Reporting, Incident Reporting/MANE, Safety Care, and 20 hours of on-the-job training.
Ability to exert up to 50 pounds of force.
Physical ability to walk, stand, sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; remain on one's feet and active for full work days; and complete training and perform physical management of a child or youth as necessary, including physical restraints.
Ability to speak or exchange information in an audible manner.
Must be physically present in the office to perform job functions.

Responsibilities

Supervise treatment planning and progress toward treatment goals for children and youth in the RCCF program.
Provide guidance and technical assistance to the Program Manager and Residential Counselors regarding treatment issues and interventions.
Collaborate with the RCCF BCBA, RBTs, psychiatrist, treatment planning team, and other entities such as Day Treatment.
Assist with quality assurance procedures and policy development to support compliance with regulatory agencies and accrediting bodies.
Coordinate staff training and development related to program implementation, weekly group facilitation by direct care staff, and crisis management.
Establish and maintain written and verbal communication with governing agencies, families, and the community as needed.
Assist in facilitating and encouraging family and parent involvement in children and youth programs.
Assist in facilitating and coordinating transition plans when children and youth are ready to move to new programs or services.
Review incident reports and follow up and communicate with other entities as necessary.
Attend and participate in Individual Child Plan (ICP) meetings and weekly program meetings.
Provide direct mental health services and support to youth and families within the clinician's scope.
Conduct intake assessments, ensure appropriate parties sign consents, and gather and organize intake paperwork.
Develop the initial 24-hour treatment plan and 10-day individual child plan.
Schedule and coordinate supervision for family visits with administrative support.
Participate in BID and IEP meetings with school districts.
Participate in county staffing to gather information for incoming admissions.
Communicate with placement coordinators, county caseworkers, guardians, and placement agencies to support discharge to a lower level of care.
Serve as a liaison between Laradon and other agencies, including human services, school and day treatment providers, and medical professionals.
Provide 24-hour crisis intervention and counseling to children and youth as needed.
Participate in a 24-hour on-call leadership rotation.
Drive participants as necessary for program needs.
Maintain regular and punctual attendance.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance and FSA
401(k) with 4% match
11 company-recognized holidays, available for holiday pay
16 days of paid time off (PTO)
FAMLI Leave
Bilingual pay differential
Tuition and certification reimbursement
Student loan assistance
Qualifying employer for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program
Onsite employee counseling services
Employee Assistance Program
Voluntary long-term disability, life, cancer, accident, and pet insurance
Referral bonuses
Committee participation opportunities (DEIB/A and Safety)
Development, job growth, and internal training