Inpatient Therapist/Counselor

Northpoint Recovery Holdings • Loveland, CO

11d • Onsite

About The Position

The Inpatient Therapist/Counselor oversees therapeutic services for an assigned patient caseload and coordinates treatment planning with a multidisciplinary team. The role includes developing and implementing master treatment and discharge plans, providing individual, group, and family therapy, and coordinating clinical care from admission through discharge. The therapist communicates with support staff, treatment teams, outside agencies, community providers, and referral sources regarding treatment, safety, and post-discharge care. The position also requires timely, professional documentation and participation in facility quality assurance and compliance activities.

This position is based at Northpoint Colorado, an adult inpatient facility in Loveland, Colorado. The schedule is Saturday through Tuesday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Compensation is $28–$45 per hour, plus a shift differential.

Northpoint provides evidence-based treatment for adults with substance use and co-occurring disorders. The organization emphasizes humility, heart, inspiration, conviction, empathy, and respect. Employees with potential access to protected health information must follow HIPAA procedures and guidelines. Northpoint is an Equal Opportunity and At-Will employer.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in mental health, social sciences, or commensurate experience.
• Active substance abuse or mental health licensure in the state where treatment services are rendered.
• Maintain applicable state licensure requirements at hire and throughout employment.
• At least 1 year of experience in a relevant field.
• Ability to work with a diverse population, with strong interpersonal skills and knowledge relevant to treating assigned patients.
• Strong personal boundaries and ability to build rapport with patients.
• Understanding of and adherence to the ethical standards of the applicable licensure governing board.

Nice To Haves

• Excellent organizational abilities.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Patient-service orientation for internal and external interactions.
• Creative and persistent problem-solving ability.
• Ability to handle confidential material reliably.
• Ability to interact and communicate with individuals at all organizational levels.
• Strong interpersonal skills for handling sensitive situations and confidential information.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize workload in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and EMR systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide counseling, assessments, and group facilitation to individuals and families.
• Coordinate direct clinical care from admission to discharge.
• Consult with the multidisciplinary treatment team to support quality patient care.
• Orient and educate patients, families, and others to support the therapeutic process.
• Collaborate with assigned patients to develop written treatment plans, involving patients and families in assessment, treatment, education, and discharge planning.
• Monitor patients on an ongoing basis to assess needs and facilitate treatment and interventions.
• Document clinical assessments, diagnoses, treatment plans, diagnostic summaries, and progress notes in a timely manner.
• Participate as a member of the multidisciplinary treatment team and maintain effective working relationships with employees and peers.
• Maintain professional boundaries with patients.
• Oversee and participate in facility quality assurance and compliance activities.
• Provide clinical updates to utilization review and managed-care representatives to coordinate treatment-service reimbursement.
• Coordinate with community-based providers and referral sources to support appropriate post-discharge care and treatment outcomes.
• Participate in case staffing and individual case supervision.
• Facilitate individual and group therapy.
• Follow company policies and procedures.
• Maintain confidentiality in accordance with policies, procedures, and standards of care.
• Perform other clinically appropriate services and special projects as assigned.

Benefits

• Subsidized health insurance coverage for employee, spouse, and dependents.
• Employer-paid basic life insurance equal to 1x annual salary, up to $100,000.
• Employer-paid Employee Assistance Program.
• Voluntary dental, vision, short-term disability, supplemental life and AD&D, critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity insurance.
• Pre-tax savings accounts for eligible medical and dependent care expenses.
• Generous paid time off plan.
• Employee referral bonuses.
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level