Community Based Clinician (Sun - Thurs)

Tennyson Center for Children•Denver, CO

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Tennyson Center for Children is seeking a Community Based Clinician to provide clinical case management, care coordination, and individual and family therapy to children ages 5–18 and their families in the Denver Metro area. The clinician supports clients in improving mental health, building positive relationships, enhancing communication skills, and strengthening community connections. Services may include parenting coaching, crisis stabilization, and care coordination, and may also be provided to BRANCH clients, who have intellectual or developmental disabilities in addition to mental health needs. Community Based Services provides in-home and community-based therapy. Clinicians are assigned to a geographic region to manage travel time and are provided with a vehicle and mobile office equipment. The caseload is approximately 5–8 clients, with families typically seen twice weekly for two-hour sessions. Hours assigned to each case may vary based on treatment phase and client needs. The position requires flexible scheduling, including evenings and one weekend day per week, and crisis consultation and support Tuesday through Saturday until 8 or 9 p.m. The posting contains conflicting schedule information: the title and summary specify Sunday–Thursday, while the essential functions specify Tuesday–Saturday. The clinician develops treatment and safety plans, provides therapy and crisis support, coordinates care with other services, and completes required documentation within applicable timeframes. Weekly or bi-weekly individual clinical supervision and weekly in-person group supervision on the Tennyson campus are required. Supervision is provided free of charge. The clinician must maintain applicable licensure, candidacy, or credentialing requirements. The role is primarily community-based: approximately 90% of work takes place in clients’ homes and schools. The position includes a car, gas card, laptop, and hotspot. Tennyson Center for Children is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and does not sponsor work visas. The estimated annual salary is $60,000–$65,000, and the role is eligible for a $1,000 signing bonus, with $500 paid upon starting.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, or a related field.
Candidate for or licensed as an LCSW, LPC, or LMFT.
Must be registered and in good standing with DORA (Department of Regulatory Agencies).
Must have or qualify to obtain a current Colorado driver’s license; a Colorado license must be obtained within 30 days of employment.
Must have personal car insurance.
Must complete pre-employment drug testing, FBI fingerprint check, CBI criminal records check, child abuse registry check, motor vehicle record check, academic record verification, and reference checks.
Must demonstrate eligibility to work in the United States and complete required employment eligibility verification.
Must be able to drive for periods of 30 minutes or more.
Must be able to evade or redirect occasional aggressive behavior from children; training is provided, and the position does not use hands-on physical interventions.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual English/Spanish-speaking ability is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide intensive in-home individual and family therapy to children and adolescents through the CBS and BRANCH programs.
Support approximately 5–8 clients at a time, meeting with families an average of twice per week for two-hour sessions; adjust weekly hours according to treatment phase and client needs.
Meet with families at flexible times, including evenings and one weekend day per week.
Develop treatment plans with relevant goals for each client on the caseload.
Develop safety plans with clients.
Provide crisis consultation and support Tuesday through Saturday until 8 or 9 p.m.
Complete compliant documentation of individual and family sessions, case management contacts, service plans, assessments, and other required paperwork within applicable timeframes.
Enter session notes and sign them in the EHR within one day of service delivery.
Coordinate care by referring clients to, connecting them with, and collaborating with supportive services as needed.
Maintain cultural competency in dealings with clients, staff, and collaborating providers.
Demonstrate knowledge of and implement agency policies, procedures, SPBs, collateral policies, and COA guidelines.
Participate in weekly or bi-weekly individual clinical supervision and weekly in-person group supervision on the Tennyson campus.
Maintain licensure, candidacy, or other credentialing requirements necessary to remain eligible as a therapy provider.
Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

For employees working 30 or more hours per week: medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
Generous paid time off.
13 paid holidays.
Paid mental health days.
Retirement plan with a match up to 4% of annual salary.
Pet, legal, and identity theft insurance options.
HSA and FSA options.
Accident, critical illness, disability, and hospital indemnity insurance options.
Company-paid life insurance and AD&D, with options to purchase additional coverage.
Employee Assistance Program.
Employee referral bonus.
Professional development assistance.
Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
Eligible for a $1,000 signing bonus, with $500 paid upon starting.