Community Based Clinician (Sun - Thurs)

Tennyson Center for Children•Denver, CO

5d•$60,000 - $65,000

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 helps children and families improve mental health, build positive relationships, strengthen communication skills, and deepen community connections. Services may include parenting coaching, crisis stabilization, and care coordination. The role may also provide therapeutic services to BRANCH, Tennyson’s dual-diagnosis program for clients with intellectual or developmental disabilities and mental health needs. Tennyson’s Community Based Services provides in-home and community-based therapy to children ages 5–18 and their families in the Denver Metro area. Clinicians are assigned a geographic region to manage travel time and receive a vehicle and mobile office equipment. Approximately 90% of work takes place in the community, clients’ homes, and schools. Participation in individual clinical supervision weekly or bi-weekly and weekly in-person group supervision on the Tennyson campus is required and provided free of charge. The posting gives conflicting schedule information: the title and summary specify Sunday–Thursday, while the essential functions describe a Tuesday–Saturday schedule, evening availability, and one weekend day per week. Crisis consultation and support are provided Tuesday–Saturday until 8 or 9 p.m. The position is estimated to pay $60,000–$65,000 annually and 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 required pre-employment screening, 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 the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire; the employer does not sponsor work visas.
Ability to drive for periods of 30 minutes or more.
Ability 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.

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 case 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 to clients Tuesday through Saturday until 8 or 9 p.m.
Complete compliant documentation of therapy sessions, case management contacts, service plans, assessments, and other paperwork within required timeframes.
Enter notes and sign them in the EHR within one day of service delivery.
Support care coordination by referring clients to, connecting them with, and collaborating with other supportive services as needed.
Maintain cultural competency in dealings with clients, staff, and collaborating providers.
Implement agency policies, procedures, SPBs, collateral policies, and COA guidelines.
Participate in individual clinical supervision weekly or bi-weekly and weekly in-person group supervision meetings 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

Medical, dental, and vision insurance options for employees working 30 or more hours per week.
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.
Signing bonus of $1,000, with $500 paid upon starting.