Community Based Clinician (Tues - Sat)

Tennyson Center for Children•Denver, CO

3d•$60,000 - $65,000•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 for an evolving caseload. The clinician supports children and adolescents in the Denver Metro area through Community Based Services (CBS) and may also provide therapeutic services to BRANCH, a dual-diagnosis program for clients with intellectual or developmental disabilities and mental health needs. CBS serves children ages 5–18 and their families in homes and community settings. Clinicians are assigned to a geographic region to manage travel time and receive a vehicle and mobile office equipment. The position carries approximately 5–8 clients at a time, with families typically seen twice a week for two-hour sessions; case hours vary according to treatment phase and client needs. The schedule is Tuesday through Saturday, with flexible meeting times that include evenings and one weekend day each week. The clinician provides crisis consultation and support through 8 or 9 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. Weekly or bi-weekly individual clinical supervision and weekly in-person group supervision on the Tennyson campus are required and provided free of charge. The role requires a master’s degree in social work, counseling, marriage and family therapy, or a related field, and candidacy for or licensure as an LCSW, LPC, or LMFT. Candidates must be registered and in good standing with DORA. MFT candidates may need to arrange additional external supervision for licensure hours because there is currently no LMFT on staff. A Colorado driver’s license is required or must be obtained within 30 days of employment, and candidates must have personal car insurance. Bilingual English/Spanish is preferred. Employment is contingent on required pre-employment screenings and verifications. The estimated salary is $60,000–$65,000 annually. The role is eligible for a $1,000 signing bonus, with $500 paid upon starting. Employees working 30 or more hours per week are offered the listed benefits. The employer is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and does not sponsor work visas.

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.
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 meet pre-employment requirements, including 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 employment eligibility verification.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual English/Spanish-speaking ability.
MFT candidates may need to obtain additional external supervision for licensure hours; there is currently no LMFT on staff.

Responsibilities

Provide intensive in-home individual and family therapy to children and adolescents through CBS and BRANCH.
Manage approximately 5–8 clients, meeting with families an average of twice per week for two-hour sessions, with case hours adjusted according to treatment phase and client needs.
Meet families at flexible times throughout the week, including evenings and one weekend day per week; work the Tuesday-through-Saturday schedule.
Develop treatment plans with relevant goals for each client and develop safety plans with clients.
Provide crisis consultation and support to clients Tuesday through Saturday until 8 or 9 p.m.
Complete compliant documentation of sessions, case management contacts, service plans, assessments, and other paperwork within required funding-source timeframes; enter and sign notes in the EHR within one day of service delivery.
Support care coordination by referring and connecting clients to supportive services and collaborating with providers as needed.
Maintain cultural competency in dealings with clients, staff, and collaborating providers.
Demonstrate knowledge of and ability to 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 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.
$1,000 signing bonus, with $500 paid upon starting.
Free clinical supervision.