Mental Health Therapist II- Team- 226

WellPower • Denver, CO

17d • Hybrid

About The Position

WellPower is seeking a Mental Health Therapist II to provide comprehensive psychological and behavioral case management services across high- to low-intensity levels of care. The role supports consumers in improving or maintaining their ability to function in the community, assesses and follows up on their ability to meet basic needs, and completes clinical documentation of consumer interactions.

The therapist helps consumers access basic-needs assistance, community services, and resources; supports recovery planning and daily living skills; and assists with social participation, employment, and housing. The role also engages families, friends, landlords, employers, community agencies, and natural support networks to encourage treatment engagement and support consumers’ well-being. The position maintains a trauma-informed environment.

The position is based at 4455 E 12th Ave, Denver, Colorado, and follows a hybrid work arrangement. Scheduled hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Compensation for the Master’s-level role is $31.25 per hour ($65,000 per year). An LAC differential of $1.00 and a bilingual Spanish or ASL differential of $1–$2.50 per hour are listed.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in psychology, social work, or another related human services field.
• Valid Colorado driver’s license and a recent clean driving record.
• Ability to transport people served in a personal vehicle.
• Ability to obtain and carry business-use coverage on an auto policy; the additional cost is reimbursed by WellPower.

Nice To Haves

• One year of experience in mental health or human services is preferred.
• LAC credential, for which a compensation differential is listed.
• Bilingual proficiency in Spanish or ASL, for which a compensation differential is listed.

Responsibilities

• Help consumers meet basic needs, including food, clothing, shelter, personal safety, and general medical and dental care.
• Assist consumers with applications for income, medical, housing, and other benefits for which they may be eligible.
• Identify consumers who may need a protective payee and arrange that assistance.
• Arrange transportation to needed services and community resources, or transport consumers in a personal vehicle when necessary.
• Provide comprehensive psychosocial services across high- and low-intensity levels of care to improve or maintain consumers’ ability to function in social roles.
• Help consumers evaluate their strengths and symptoms, set their own goals, and plan appropriate services.
• Guide and instruct consumers in daily living skills, including medication use, diet, exercise, personal hygiene, shopping, cooking, budgeting, housekeeping, and use of transportation and community services.
• Help consumers develop social skills, interests, and leisure activities, including age- and culturally appropriate daytime and evening activities.
• Help consumers find and use appropriate employment opportunities, vocational rehabilitation services, or supported work environments.
• Assist consumers who need special living arrangements in locating rehabilitative or supportive housing.
• Offer support, assistance, consultation, and education to families, friends, landlords, employers, community agencies, and others who interact with consumers.
• Identify and work with potential natural support systems, including neighborhood networks, churches, and community organizations.
• Make full use of consumers’ support systems to encourage treatment program engagement.
• Reach out to eligible consumers and inform and educate them about services available through WellPower and the community.
• Maintain a trauma-informed environment of well-being.
• Complete clinical documentation of consumer interactions.

Benefits

• Business-use auto insurance coverage cost reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

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