Mental Health Clinician (LCSW or LPC)

Laradon•Denver, CO

9d•$70,000 - $92,500•Onsite

About The Position

The Clinician coordinates counseling and related services for individuals, groups, and families of children and youth served by the Calabrese Youth Center RCCF program. The role provides direct counseling and mental health services, coordinates services with outside agencies, and supports treatment planning, implementation, and transitions to other programs or levels of care. The Clinician also collaborates with program staff, clinical professionals, families, schools, placement agencies, and government entities to address the needs of children and youth.

Requirements

Master's degree in psychology, social work, or counseling.
LCSW or LPC licensure required.
Two years of postgraduate experience working with adolescents.
Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
Highly organized and adaptable.
Complete all trainings deemed mandatory by Laradon, including orientation, First Aid/CPR, Medication Certification, Mandatory Reporting, Incident Reporting/MANE, Safety Care, and 20 hours of on-the-job training.
Complete a minimum of 24 hours of approved training annually.
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 workdays; complete training; and perform physical management of children or youth, including physical restraints as necessary.
Ability to speak or exchange information audibly.
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.
Maintain written and verbal communication with governing agencies, families, and the community as needed.
Help facilitate and encourage family and parent involvement in children and youth programs.
Help coordinate transition plans when children or 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 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 supervised 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, schools and day treatment, 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.