Therapist (Master’s, Pre-Licensed, and Licensed Clinicians Welcome)

Banyan Brand•Castle Rock, CO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Banyan Treatment Centers is seeking a patient-centered Therapist to join its clinical team and manage a caseload in substance use and mental health programs. The role provides individual, group, and family therapy; completes assessments; and develops treatment plans with a multidisciplinary team. Master’s-level, pre-licensed, and licensed clinicians are welcome. Role and compensation depend on licensure, education, and experience. The position reports to the Clinical Supervisor and is on-site, full-time, and scheduled Sunday through Thursday. Board-required clinical supervision toward independent licensure may be available on site where a qualified supervisor is available. Banyan Treatment Centers is a national provider of intensive treatment for people facing substance use and mental health disorders. The organization is Joint Commission-accredited and uses AI-assisted documentation with Kipu Intelligence to reduce documentation time while maintaining compliance. The Therapist completes assessments and treatment planning, provides individual, group, and family services, coordinates care and discharge planning, responds to crises, and maintains timely clinical documentation in Kipu according to licensing and accreditation standards.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Social Work, Mental Health Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, or a related human services field that qualifies the applicant to pursue clinical licensure.
Active Colorado DORA credential in good standing (licensure, candidate license, or Registered Psychotherapist listing), or ability to obtain one before the start date.
Knowledge of ASAM criteria, biopsychosocial assessment, and suicide risk assessment.
Ability to work a Sunday–Thursday schedule.

Nice To Haves

Full Colorado clinical license (LCSW, LPC, or LMFT), or a candidate-level license (SWC, LPCC, or MFTC).
Colorado addiction credential (CAS or LAC).
At least 1 year of clinical experience providing therapy in behavioral health or substance use treatment.
Experience in residential, inpatient, or detox levels of care.
Familiarity with Kipu or other EMR systems.

Responsibilities

Complete biopsychosocial assessments within 3 days of admission and ASAM documentation for each level of care.
Use standardized outcome measures at intake and throughout treatment to track progress and guide care.
Develop measurable, patient-driven treatment plans and update them throughout the patient’s stay.
Present assessment findings and patient progress in treatment team meetings.
Provide individual therapy at least once a week and facilitate daily process groups.
Lead psychoeducational and experiential groups.
Hold one family session per week and contact the patient’s support system within 72 hours of admission.
Update referral sources at least weekly and connect patients with internal and external resources.
Work with Case Management on patients’ legal, financial, and vocational stressors.
Develop continuing care plans and complete discharge summaries within 5 days of discharge.
Complete suicide risk assessments, safety planning, and de-escalation as needed.
Maintain timely, original clinical documentation in Kipu in line with licensing and accreditation standards.