Outpatient Therapist

Intermountain Health • Denver, CO

13d • $35 - $54 • Onsite

About The Position

The Behavioral Health Therapist – Clinical is a licensed LPC, LMFT, or equivalent who utilizes clinical expertise to perform psychosocial assessment and develop/implement a plan of care/treatment plan that provides extraordinary care for the patient. This position works collaboratively with patients and the patients' family, healthcare providers, insurers, community resources, and other involved parties to identify patients' needs, provide services, coordinate care and transition plans, and advocate for patients.

Requirements

• Master's degree in counseling or related field from an accredited program (degree will be verified)
• Current State Licensure as a LPC, LMFT, or equivalent
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in computer applications
• Positive driving motor vehicle (DMV) record, proof of current automobile insurance coverage, and a copy of a valid and current Colorado driver's license
• Basic Life Support and First Aid within 90 days of employment
• Ability to adjust work schedule based on business needs.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in a behavioral health setting
• Bi-lingual in Spanish

Responsibilities

• Expertly applies trauma-informed care to build strong patient relationships, interpret behaviors, and respond effectively to patient needs.
• Conducts psychosocial assessments and provides psychotherapeutic interventions in line with the treatment plan.
• Administers assessment tools to screen for behavioral health symptoms and diagnoses.
• Identifies patients at risk for delays, extended stays, readmission, or complex discharge needs and collaborates with care providers to find solutions.
• Manages the discharge planning process, screens patient needs, develops discharge plans, and coordinates with internal and external services for post-treatment care.
• Meets productivity standards and expectations.
• Completes accurate and timely documentation in the medical record, adhering to departmental standards to ensure effective communication with the care team.
• Satisfies all Intermountain Health requirements.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.
• Up-front tuition coverage paid directly to the academic institution through the PEAK program.
• 100+ learning options to choose from, including undergraduate studies, high school diplomas, and professional skills and certificates.

What This Job Offers

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