Therapist-Unlicensed or Licensed (S0421)
About The Position
The Therapist participates as a member of the Crisis Team to provide crisis services, including intervention, assessment, and support for the local 24-hour Care Line. The role uses a variety of treatment approaches and case coordination to serve a diverse client population in collaboration with community partners. Therapists meet with clients experiencing a self-defined crisis and provide support in coordination with existing treatment providers and treatment team members. They complete ATU admissions and Axis Health System enrollments, and make referrals to higher levels of care when needed. The position is primarily based at the Regional Crisis Center in Durango and focuses on walk-ins, hospital assessments, and assessments in Withdrawal Management. Mobile Crisis work is paired with an EMT to provide holistic co-responses across a five-county catchment area. The therapist applies knowledge of Axis Health System and community resources, mandatory reporting, homicidal, suicidal, and grave disability assessments, and functions related to involuntary mental health commitments under 27-65, including regular case staffing. This is a full-time position in Durango, Colorado, with travel of up to 25%. The job shift is listed as “Any.”
Requirements
- Master’s degree in one of the recognized mental health professions.
- Colorado license-eligible or licensed as an LPC, LMFT, LCSW, or PsyD in the State of Colorado.
- A minimum of five years of clinical experience in a healthcare or human service setting.
- Current driver’s license, eligibility for commercial vehicle insurance, and a driving record that allows insurability with Axis Health System’s insurance agency.
- Ability to operate standard office equipment, including a scanner, computer, calculator, copy machine, fax, 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 work effectively, multitask, and prioritize in a fast-paced setting.
- Interpersonal and communication skills to develop and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external customers.
- Ability to communicate job-related information to individuals and small groups.
- Ability to concentrate in hectic and stressful settings, read and understand written materials, and maintain confidentiality.
- Annual flu immunization, annual TB screening, de-escalation training within 90 days of hire, and BLS certification at hire.
- Ability to travel as required.
Nice To Haves
- Five years of experience in a residential setting is preferred.
- Preferred experience and education may be considered in determining pay.
Responsibilities
- Participate as a member of the Crisis Team to provide crisis intervention, assessment, and support for the local 24-hour Care Line.
- Meet with clients experiencing a self-defined crisis and provide support using a variety of treatment approaches.
- Coordinate care with existing treatment providers, treatment team members, and community partners.
- Complete ATU admissions and Axis Health System enrollments.
- Refer clients to higher levels of care when needed.
- Focus on walk-ins, hospital assessments, and assessments in Withdrawal Management at the Regional Crisis Center in Durango.
- Provide Mobile Crisis co-responses with an EMT across the five-county catchment area.
- Conduct assessments related to homicidal, suicidal, and grave disability concerns.
- Execute functions surrounding involuntary mental health commitments under 27-65 and staff cases regularly.
- Travel between Axis locations and take on additional duties when necessary.
Benefits
- Medical insurance (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 (9)
- Company-paid holidays
- Loan Repayment Programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
