School-based Mental Health Therapist – Full Time – Montrose, CO

Axis aspires to be a great place to work with our commitment to diversity, commitment to pay equity and by providing a culture of change and intrapreneurship.

At our clinics, we provide a wide range of resources for our patients. We have recovery groups, Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT), specialized mental health outpatient programs, primary care, diabetes education, crisis services, resource navigators, insurance enrollment specialists, tele-video systems to access our locations across the region and more. We work to make sure you have what you need at your fingertips to be successful in your position and support your patient in their road to recovery.

Commitment to Diversity:We are committed to ending bias and discrimination in our community and ensuring equity within all aspects of our organization. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, transfer, or promotion opportunities without regard to race, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

Commitment to Pay Equity:We are committed to fair and equitable hiring with salaries based on relevant factors, such as work experience, education, and certification/licensure (rather than wage history). Toward the principle of equal pay for equal work, we post and hire within defined hiring salary ranges. We ask all applicants to carefully review the hiring salary range for each posted job opportunity, as we will not hire outside the predetermined range.

Position Summary:We are seeking a Therapist who will provide school-based mental health services to a diverse student population. Service goals include, but are not limited to, providing prevention, early intervention, and treatment services to students individually or in groups. Position provides crisis intervention services, including assessment, coordination, and follow up. Clinicians will provide continuity of care throughout the school year.

This position is non-clinical, working with districts to build mental health supports. A fun and rewarding macro position that is a great fit for a clinician who wants a break from direct care but wants to make a meaningful impact on their communities.

The successful candidate will have their master’s level degree in one of the recognized mental health professions and be Colorado License or license eligible (LPC, LCSW, LMFT). Experience in a school-based program is preferred.

Salary:

• Therapist-Unlicensed: Starts at $46,300.00 annualized
• Therapist-Licensed 1: Starts at $54,080.00 annualized
• Therapist-Licensed 2: Starts at $58,240.00 annualized

Rate will be determined based on experience and education.

This position also offers an additional $1.00 per hour for a locale differential for in-person and hybrid roles. There is NO differential offered for remote positions.

Benefits:

• Medical (HDHP or PPO) • Long Term Disability
• 401k offering up to 6% match • Short Term Disability
• Health Savings Account • Dental
• Flexible Spending Account • Vision
• Dependent Care Account • Pet Insurance
• Life Insurance • College Invest plans
• Annual Wellness Benefits • Personal Days
• Loan Repayment Programs • (9) Company Paid Holidays
• (3) weeks of All Paid Leave (APL) for first 2 years with full-time employment.
• On-going training & educational opportunities for professional development are also available.

Physical demands:Employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. Employee is frequently required to walk, sit, stand, or kneel and occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop. Must have ability to sit for longer periods of time at a computer. Employee must be able to travel between AHS locations. May be exposed to stressful situations that involve enraged, distraught and/or intoxicated individuals with possible mental disorders. Possible potential exposure to communicable disease. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required Skills:

• Ability to work effectively with youth facing challenging situations
• Ability to conduct integrated assessments, mental status exams, differential diagnoses, service planning, case management and treatment
• Ability to summarize service themes from a variety of client contacts and communicate suggested improvements for service delivery
• A working knowledge of individual, group, family and crisis treatment approaches and their application to students with emotional, behavioral and/or substance use disorder problems
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing in regards to youth needs and progress
• Ability to think and act quickly and calmly in emergency situations
• Ability to assess level of risk and make appropriate clinical judgment for resolution of client emergencies to effect a safe outcome
• Ability to produce accurate and timely written documentation as required by Axis and program
• Ability to communicate with community service agencies (i.e., schools, social services)
• Basic computer and keyboarding skills
• Ability to enter data in the company computerized record keeping system
• Some knowledge of psychotropic medications and medical information relevant to mental disorders preferred
• Ability to travel to other company offices
• Ability to interact with people in a professional, friendly manner
• Ability to work independently as well as cooperatively and constructively as part of an interdisciplinary team
• Ability to think critically and independently
• Ability to adapt to change in the workplace
• Ability to use change as an opportunity for innovation and creativity
• Ability to inspire and model collaborative teamwork

Additional eligibility requirements:Annual Flu immunization, Covid Vaccination Status, Annual TB screening, CPI training within 90 days of hire, BLS PRO certification required within 90 days of hire

About our Axis Health System:We are the leading provider of behavioral health and integrated (primary, dental, and behavioral health) care on the Western Slope of Colorado. As a therapist in our clinic, you’ll have access to a wide range of resources for your patients. We have recovery groups, Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT), specialized mental health outpatient programs, primary care, diabetes education, crisis services, resource navigators, insurance enrollment specialists, tele-video systems to access our locations across the region and more. We work to make sure you have what you need at your fingertips to be successful in your position and support your patient in their road to recovery.

Our concept of integrated, whole person, healthcare is population-based, patient-centered, outcome-driven and technology-enabled. Health and wellness are not program components; they are a central tenet of our approach. Our mission to make a meaningful difference through healthcare innovation and caring for the whole person

If you are a dedicated professional who aspires to be part of an innovative culture and is interested in mission-driven healthcare, Axis Health System is a great fit for you.

Please visit our website at http://www.axishealthsystem.org , to apply for this position and for more information about our organization.

About Montrose/Delta/Hotchkiss: If you’re interested in archaeology, hiking, biking, boating, rafting, hunting, exploring, or kayaking – Montrose is the place for you! Montrose and the surrounding area are perfect for an outdoor enthusiast. Black Canyon National Park, just east of the San Juan Mountains is just minutes away and to the west, the Uncompahgre Plateau is waiting to be explored. Here, you are surrounded by the many opportunities and adventures waiting to happen. From hiking and biking to kayaking and rafting with breath taking views of our majestic landscape. When in Hotchkiss you can explore their vineyards and museums or find you self at the art center appreciating all the creativity or taking an art class yourself! Montrose has an airport within 10 minutes from our Montrose locations, which has daily service to Denver, Dallas and Phoenix (including several other major US cities). Learn more about our area here: Visit Montrose, CO