Kid Success Therapist - Licensed

Jewish Family Service of Colorado•Boulder, CO

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Jewish Family Service of Colorado is seeking a fully licensed therapist to provide school-based mental health counseling to elementary and middle school students. The therapist will be assigned to an elementary or middle school in the Boulder Valley School District and will work collaboratively with school staff, provide consultation and support, and deliver case management services to students and their families. The position is primarily based at the school, with occasional work at the agency’s Denver home office. Work is generally during regular business hours, with some evening or weekend work required to meet program or client needs. A primary COVID-19 vaccination series must be completed before employment begins. This full-time position pays $60,000 annually and is eligible for benefits. JFS offers medical, dental, and vision coverage; health savings and flexible spending accounts; Legal/ID Theft and supplemental insurance; agency-paid life and long-term disability insurance; Employee Assistance Programs; a 401(k); 15 paid holidays; eight hours of volunteer time; and a generous leave program.

Requirements

Master’s or doctoral degree in counseling or a related field from a CACREP-accredited program.
At least two years of experience providing child, adolescent, and family therapy.
Familiarity with DSM IV/V codes and Medicaid paperwork.
Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
A current license is required: LCSW, LPC, LMFT, PsyD, or PhD.
Must register with CAQH within seven days of the date of hire.
Must be registered with DORA.
Completion of the primary COVID-19 vaccination series before the start of employment.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

Provide individual and group therapy to students.
Provide therapy and psychoeducation to students’ families as needed.
Consult and collaborate with school staff regarding students’ needs and behavior.
Provide crisis intervention support.
Facilitate referrals for clients’ medical and psychiatric needs as indicated.
Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in accordance with agency standards.
Participate in team meetings, in-services, and supervisory sessions as required.
Perform other duties as assigned.