Outpatient Therapist/Counselor

Northpoint Recovery Holdings, LLC • Littleton, CO

3d • $28 - $45 • Onsite

About The Position

The Outpatient Therapist/Counselor oversees therapeutic services for an assigned caseload and coordinates treatment planning with the multidisciplinary team. The role includes developing and implementing master treatment plans and discharge plans, providing individual, group, and family therapy, and coordinating direct clinical care from admission through discharge. The counselor communicates with support staff, treatment teams, outside agencies, community providers, referral sources, and managed-care representatives regarding client treatment, safety, care coordination, and reimbursement. The role also involves timely and professional clinical documentation, case staffing and individual case supervision, quality assurance and compliance activities, and maintaining client confidentiality and professional boundaries.

The position is based at Northpoint Littleton, an adult outpatient facility in Littleton, Colorado. The schedule is Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; Thursday from 12:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.; and Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Compensation is $28–$45 per hour.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in mental health or social sciences, or commensurate experience.
• Active substance use 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 clients.
• Strong personal boundaries and ability to build rapport with patients.
• Understand and adhere 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.
• Client-service orientation for internal and external clients.
• Creative and persistent problem-solving ability.
• Ability to handle confidential material reliably.
• Ability to interact and communicate with individuals at all levels of the organization.
• 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 through discharge.
• Consult with the multidisciplinary treatment team to provide quality client care.
• Provide orientation and education to clients, families, and others to support the therapeutic process.
• Collaborate with clients to develop written treatment plans, involving clients and families in assessment, treatment, education, and discharge planning.
• Monitor clients on an ongoing basis to assess needs and facilitate treatment and interventions.
• Document clinical assessments, diagnoses, treatment plans, diagnostic summaries, and progress charting 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 clients.
• Oversee and participate in facility quality assurance and compliance activities.
• Provide clinical updates to utilization review and managed-care representatives to coordinate reimbursement for treatment services.
• Coordinate with community-based providers and referral sources to support appropriate levels of care and post-discharge treatment outcomes.
• Participate in case staffing and individual case supervision.
• Facilitate individual and group therapy.
• Adhere to company policies and procedures.
• Maintain confidentiality in accordance with established policies, procedures, and standards of care.
• Provide other clinically appropriate services and participate in special projects as assigned.
• Comply with HIPAA procedures and guidelines when potentially accessing protected health information.

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.
• 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