Therapist - Licensed or Unlicensed (0007H)

Axis Health System•Durango, CO

1d•Onsite

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, delivering therapeutic interventions, and providing referrals, linkage, and advocacy to help prevent recidivism. The therapist collaborates with community programs to support patients’ integration into the community. Services may be delivered in La Plata and Montezuma counties. When not working with the jail population, the therapist provides general outpatient treatment. The therapist participates with the program team in developing and implementing care plans in accordance with applicable policies, rules, regulations, and directives. The position uses a variety of treatment approaches and case coordination to serve a diverse client population. The posting describes licensed and unlicensed therapist compensation options. The role is based with Durango Integrated Healthcare in Durango, Colorado.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in one of the recognized mental health professions.
At least two years of experience in the mental health field.
Current driver’s license, eligibility for commercial vehicle insurance, and a driving record that permits insurability through Axis Health System’s insurance agency.
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 Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook, and ability to access the internet.
Ability to maintain effective working relationships and communicate job-related information to individuals and small groups.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, plan work effectively, multitask, and prioritize in a fast-paced setting.
Ability to concentrate in stressful settings, read and understand written materials, and maintain confidentiality.
Ability to take on additional duties when necessary.
Ability to meet the position’s physical demands, including occasional lifting or moving of 15 to 50 pounds; frequent walking, sitting, standing, or kneeling; and occasional climbing, balancing, and stooping.
Ability to sit at a computer for long periods and travel between Axis locations.
Annual flu immunization by November 1, annual TB screening, de-escalation training, and BLS certification as required for the position.

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 to support patients during incarceration and after their transition 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, linkage, and advocacy to help prevent recidivism.
Coordinate with other community programs to support patients’ integration into the community.
Provide general outpatient treatment when not working with the jail population.
Use varied treatment approaches and case coordination to serve a diverse client population.
Travel between Axis locations and perform occasional travel as required.

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% employer 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