Therapist – IOP Substance Use Disorder (SUD) – Full Time – Durango, Colorado

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:The role of the Therapist is to participate as a member of the program team to design and implement the individual care plans for program clients in accordance with policies, rules, regulations, and directives which apply. Utilizes a variety of treatment approaches and case coordination to work with a diverse client population. 

We are seeking an energetic, creative, and compassionate individual to fill our open therapist position with the Durango Substance Use Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) Team.??Our IOP team holds small caseloads to provide intensive, deep, and comprehensive treatment. Team members collaborate with local partners such as probation, Hilltop House Community Corrections, and problem-solving courts to ensure coordination and continuity of care for our patients.

Join the team and step into an exciting opportunity to participate in the highest level of outpatient care offered in the community. We take a collaborative approach to substance use treatment by discussing cases weekly as a team.? Each member of the team brings a wealth of knowledge, both learned and lived, and those experiences are equally valued and are used in the work that we do. On-going quality supervision is valued and provided by our organization.? Axis provides training opportunities to enhance your evidenced-based clinical toolbox as well as career aspirations in the exciting field of substance use treatment.? 

Our ideal candidate will have their master’s degree in one of the recognized mental health professions and be Colorado Licensed or license eligible (LPC, LCSW, LMFT, LAC).? Experience working with substance use disorders is strongly preferred, but candidates passionate about supporting adults navigating substance use disorders in our community are strongly encouraged to apply. 

Salary:

• Therapist, Unlicensed – Starts at $23.50/hour (Base rate $21.00 Locale $2.50), non-exempt
• Therapist-Licensed 1: Starts at $28.50/hour (Base rate $26.00 Locale $2.50 ), exemption status based on annualized salary
• Therapist-Licensed 2: Starts at $63,440.00 (Base rate $58,240.00 Locale $5,200.00) annualized

*rate will be determined based on experience and education

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 at a computer. Employee must be able to travel between AHS locations. Possible potential exposure to communicable disease. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. AHS may make reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Required Skills:

• 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 AHS’ insurance agency.
• Occasional travel required
• Ability to take on additional duties when necessary.

Additional eligibility requirements:Annual Flu immunization, 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 Colorado’s Western Slope:

If you’re interested in archaeology, hiking, biking, boating, rafting, hunting, skiing, snowboarding or horseback riding – this is the place for you! The Western Slope is perfect for an outdoor enthusiast. Just minutes from world-class mountain biking, hiking, skiing/snowboarding and camping in the San Juan mountains that surround this beautiful area. You’ll also be a quick drive to Mesa Verde National Park, Black Canyon National Park, Colorado National Monument, and Arches National Park. Our nearby airports in Grand Junction, Montrose, Cortez and Durango offer service to Denver and Phoenix daily. Learn more about our area here: The Colorado Western Slope | Towns, Destinations, Rivers and Hot Springs to Visit (uncovercolorado.com)