Therapist - Licensed or Unlicensed (0007H)
About The Position
The Therapist is a member of the Jail Transitions program team, providing intensive support to patients by initiating services while they are incarcerated and continuing services in the community. The role includes designing and implementing individual care plans, providing therapeutic interventions, and offering referral, linkage, and advocacy to help prevent recidivism. The Therapist works with community programs to support patients’ integration into the community. Services may be provided in La Plata and Montezuma counties. When not working with the jail population, the Therapist provides general outpatient treatment. The position also participates in designing and implementing client care plans in accordance with applicable policies, rules, regulations, and directives, using a variety of treatment approaches and case coordination for a diverse client population.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in one of the recognized mental health professions.
- At least two years of experience in the mental health field.
- Knowledge of and ability to operate standard office equipment, including a scanner, computer, calculator, copy machine, fax machine, and multi-line telephone.
- Working knowledge of Windows-based applications, including MS Word, MS Excel, and MS Outlook, and ability to access the internet.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, plan a work schedule, multitask, and prioritize in a fast-paced setting.
- Ability to maintain effective working relationships and communicate job-related information to individuals and small groups.
- Ability to read and understand written materials and maintain confidentiality.
- Current driver’s license, eligibility for commercial vehicle insurance, and a driving record that permits insurability with Axis Health System’s insurance agency.
- Ability to travel between Axis locations.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree in one of the recognized mental health professions.
- Colorado license eligibility or licensure as an LPC, LMFT, LCSW, or PsyD.
Responsibilities
- Participate as a member of the Jail Transitions program team.
- Initiate services for patients while incarcerated and continue services into the community.
- Design and implement individual care plans for program patients in accordance with applicable policies, rules, regulations, and directives.
- Provide therapeutic interventions, referrals, linkages, and advocacy to help prevent recidivism.
- Coordinate with community programs to support patients’ integration into the community.
- Provide general outpatient treatment when not working with the jail population.
- Use a variety of treatment approaches and case coordination with a diverse client population.
Benefits
- Medical insurance options (HDHP or PPO)
- Health Savings Account
- Dental insurance
- Flexible Spending Account
- Vision insurance
- Dependent Care Account
- Life insurance
- Short-term disability
- Pet insurance
- Long-term disability
- 401(k) with up to 4% match
- College Invest plans
- Annual wellness benefits
- Professional development benefits
- Three weeks of All Paid Leave (APL) for the first two years of full-time employment
- Personal days
- Company-paid holidays
- Loan repayment programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
