Mental Health Therapist

Denver Wellness Associates•Denver, CO

10d•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a Licensed and Unlicensed Therapists (LMFT, LCSW, LSW, LPC, LPCC) to become a part of the Denver Wellness Associates team! Your focus will be on providing high quality, outpatient, patient care as part of a team. You will provide diagnostic evaluations and subsequent focused treatment using a variety of evidenced-based treatment interventions and various treatment modalities including individual, family, marital, and group psychotherapies. In this position, you will meet with clients, analyze their mental health status, and develop a course of therapy to address their issues. You may work with clients who have substance abuse issues, depression, anxiety, or eating disorders. Our ideal applicant has a master’s degree in psychology or social work and a license from the state. Clinical experience and CBT or DBT experience is also a requirement.

Requirements

Master’s or doctoral degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, Marriage & Family Therapy, or related field
Active, unrestricted license: LMFT, LCSW, LSW, LPC, LPCC in Colorado
Strong background in evidence-based practices (e.g., CBT, DBT, EMDR, ACT)
Ability to provide therapy independently
Comfort using an EHR and telehealth platforms with adherance to HIPAA
Experience conducting psychotherapy with specific populations (children, adolescents, trauma, couples, etc.)
Experience in outpatient or group practice settings
Demonstrates positive behavior, attitude, and commitment as documented by supervising physician, patient satisfaction surveys, and feedback from other personnel.
Work with physicians, mid-levels and other members of medical care teams to evaluate patient conditions and develop comprehensive care plans.
Demonstrates positive teamwork, cooperative efforts, prompt and attentive service to patients and colleagues.

Responsibilities

Receives referrals from physicians and mid-level providers.
Perform initial evaluations of client needs and develop customized treatment plans.
Provide counseling/talk therapy to scheduled patients utilizing professional counseling standards.
Formulates differential diagnosis of mild to moderate mental health conditions.
Formulates short-term and long-term counseling plans for patients under care.
Consults with medical director and other providers regarding complex patients and regarding prescription medications prescribed by providers.
Identify patients with urgent mental health conditions (e.g. suicidal, homicidal, psychotic, etc.) and make appropriate referrals to available emergency or psychiatric treatment facilities.
Provide written document of counseling sessions, assessments, interventions
Prepares and conducts group counseling utilizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).
Establishes systematic follow-up for evaluation of the plan of care and reassesses and modifies the plan, as necessary, including initiation of referrals and consultation with other health care providers as appropriate.
Assures patient and family teaching is adequate to manage the treatment plan.
Maintain appropriate documentation of clinical and counseling services, including all necessary billing information.
Maintain and update professional knowledge and proficiency through continuing education, staff meetings, workshops.

Benefits

401(k) retirement plan with employer match
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and eligible dependents
HSA (with employer contribution) and FSA options to help manage healthcare and dependent care expenses
Employer-paid life insurance and AD&D coverage
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with confidential mental health and life support resources
Generous paid time off and additional paid holidays
Case consultation with colleagues
Weekly, clinical supervision and ongoing support as required for clinical licensure
Continuing Education allowance
Billing, credentialing, scheduling, and intake support
Flexible scheduling and telehealth options