Therapist-Licensed or Unlicensed (S0297)

Axis Health System•Durango, CO

6d•$21 - $35

About The Position

The role of the Therapist is to Participate as a member of the Crisis Team to provide Crisis services to clients including intervention, assessment and supporting our local 24-hour Care Line. Utilizes a variety of treatment approaches and case coordination to work with a diverse client population and many community partners. This position is responsible for meeting with clients in a self-defined crisis and providing support utilizing a variety of treatment approaches and in continuity with existing treatment providers and treatment team members. The therapist will accurately complete ATU admissions, Axis Health System enrollments, and referrals to higher levels of care when needed. Crisis Intervention Specialist will be primarily based out of RCC-Durango. They will focus on walk-ins, hospital assessments and assessments in Withdrawal Management. Mobile Crisis will be paired with an EMT to provide holistic co-responses within the community across our five-county catchment area. The Therapist will demonstrate knowledge in the following areas: Axis Health System and community resources, mandatory reporting, homicidal, suicidal, and grave disability assessments, executing 27-65 functions surrounding involuntary mental health commitments and staffing cases regularly.

Requirements

Master’s degree in one of the recognized mental health professions
Colorado License Eligible/Licensed LPC, LMFT, LCSW or PsyD in the State of Colorado
Minimum of five (5) years of clinical experience in a healthcare or human service setting
Knowledge and ability to operate standard office equipment including scanner, computer, calculator, copy machine, fax and multi-line telephone.
Working knowledge of Windows based computer applications including MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook and ability to access the internet.
Ability to be helpful and sensitive to the needs of all employees, while concurrently respecting corporate policies, procedures and priorities.
Interpersonal and communication skills to develop and maintain effective working relationships with all internal and external customers.
Ability to communicate job-related information to individuals and small groups.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision; plan own work schedule effectively and multi-task and prioritize in a fast-paced setting.
Ability to multi-task, organize and prioritize workload in a sometimes-hectic environment with frequent interruptions.
Ability to concentrate in sometimes hectic and stressful settings.
Ability to read and understand written materials.
Must regard work as confidential.
Must have current driver’s license, qualify for commercial vehicle insurance, and maintain a driving record that allows insurability with Axis Health System’ insurance agency.
Occasional travel required
Ability to take on additional duties when necessary.
Annual Flu immunization
Annual TB screening
De-escalation training within 90 days of hire
BLS certification required at hire

Nice To Haves

(5) years in Residential setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

Participate as a member of the Crisis Team to provide Crisis services to clients including intervention, assessment and supporting our local 24-hour Care Line.
Utilizes a variety of treatment approaches and case coordination to work with a diverse client population and many community partners.
Meeting with clients in a self-defined crisis and providing support utilizing a variety of treatment approaches and in continuity with existing treatment providers and treatment team members.
Accurately complete ATU admissions, Axis Health System enrollments, and referrals to higher levels of care when needed.
Focus on walk-ins, hospital assessments and assessments in Withdrawal Management.
Mobile Crisis will be paired with an EMT to provide holistic co-responses within the community across our five-county catchment area.
Demonstrate knowledge in the following areas: Axis Health System and community resources, mandatory reporting, homicidal, suicidal, and grave disability assessments, executing 27-65 functions surrounding involuntary mental health commitments and staffing cases regularly.