Mountain Intensive Therapist

Find Your Career at Jefferson Center for Mental Health•Lakewood, CO

1d•$57,000 - $77,200•Hybrid

About The Position

At Jefferson Center, it is our policy and our mission to be inclusive and mindful of the diversity of everyone who comes through our doors. We are passionate about building a community where mental health matters and equitable care is accessible to all races, ethnicities, abilities, socioeconomic statuses, ages, sexual orientations, gender expressions, religions, cultures, and languages. Adult Intensive Services (AIS) serves clients experiencing Severe and Persistent Mental Illnesses (SPMI) who need a higher level of care than traditional outpatient services may provide. AIS provides responsive, “wrap around” support including individual therapy, case management, psychoeducation, group therapy, and crisis intervention services in virtual, office, and community settings. In addition, AIS provides coordination of care, consultation, and advocacy with internal programs, external agencies, community resources, family members, and other client supports. This is a dynamic and exciting position which requires strong clinical, communication, and problem-solving skills along with a creative, responsive, and trauma informed approach to care. AIS offers many opportunities for growth and learning as well as a flexible schedule that combines time working from home with time working in the office and in the community. This position is based out of Idaho Springs & Evergreen and serves clients living in rural Jefferson, Clear Creek and Gilpin counties.

Requirements

Master's degree in social work, counseling, psychology, or related field required
Registration with DORA required (LSW, SWC, or LPCC if not yet licensed)
Driver’s License Required.
Motor Vehicle Insurance Coverage requires applicant must be 25 years or older.
Must have an acceptable Motor Vehicle Driving record as determined by our insurance carrier.
An MVR will be pulled along with a background check.
Knowledge of Stages of Change model, Motivational Interviewing techniques, risk assessments, Person Centered treatment approaches, Trauma Informed care, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy skills, and Recovery-Based Treatment practices is essential.

Nice To Haves

LPC, LP, or LCSW preferred but not required
CAS or LAC helpful but not required
Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred
Knowledge of DBT skills helpful but not required

Responsibilities

Provide therapy and case management services including service planning, monitoring, follow-up, linkage, and crisis management for consumers
Provide services in an office, the community, virtually, or in the consumer’s home
Make appropriate referrals to and act as liaison with community agencies, other service providers, and natural support systems
Collaborate with consumers, family members, and other supports in identifying strengths, cultural factors, and recovery needs for developing personalized treatment goals
Provide assistance in developing or connecting to resources for developing social, vocational, spiritual, cultural, and leisure abilities as well as basic needs such as housing, food, clothing, medical and dental care, legal, vocational, and psychiatric services
Maintain communication and care coordination with other Jefferson Center programs
Engage in ongoing monitoring of consumers on assigned caseload including assessment of symptoms to prevent relapse, assessment of daily living skills (ADL’s), engagement outreach, hospital discharge planning, substance use assessment, and respite service needs
Provide services and related duties for clients on 27-65 Certification to treatment
Assess clients for risk/lethality and coordination with crisis or emergency services when clinically indicated/medically necessary, including hospital admissions and M-1 holds
Assist with applications for benefits in collaboration with Benefits/Navigation Team
Participate in team meetings, clinical staffings, and clinical consultations as scheduled
Follow ethical and clinical practice guidelines as well as Center and State Division of Mental Health standards to provide appropriate service delivery and maintain standards of care
Participate in individual and group supervision. If unlicensed, track hours pursuant to attaining licensure.
Assist with special projects or Center committees as indicated, desired, or assigned
Attend mandatory in-services, compliance with individualized training plan as required
Use language and behavior that promotes dignity/respect with consumers, Center staff and external customers
Provide peer consultation and leadership to support clinical/professional growth of other team members, unlicensed staff, and the team as a whole and assist with training/mentoring new hires as appropriate if licensed.
Satisfactorily complete 90% of peer review charts needing corrections within 14 calendar days
Complete a minimum of 90% of all paperwork by the due date
Complete a minimum of 90% of case closing within specified time frames
Meet required number of consumer service hours as determined by Network Director and/or Clinical Manager
Exhibit enthusiasm, courtesy, adaptability, flexibility, and spirit of cooperation in the work environment
Maintain effective interpersonal relations with consumers, peers, subordinates, upper management, visitors, community partners, and the general public
Demonstrate cultural competency/awareness/skills in working with diverse caseload and utilize Center resources/trainings as needed
Effectively respond to client/consumer needs and problems, initiate and maintain positive interactions, and provide timely response to phone calls, email, messages, etc.