Job Description

Job Title: Mental Health Counselor (Multiple positions available) Department: Housing Stability and Community Counseling

Reports To: Program Manager

Location: Denver Metro Area

Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Salary: $27 - 31 per hour

Schedule: Dependent upon position. 40 hours per week, Full-Time / Hours flexible, Part-time

We seek to create hope, opportunity, and choice, with work as the means through which people with disabilities and other hurdles to employment can more fully participate in the mainstream of life. For 50 years Bayaud Enterprises has been an innovator in the community in reducing hurdles for individuals to engage in the workforce and attain self -reliance. We do this through personalized Employment Services, Social Enterprises (Business Solutions) which provide employment for those needing supported employment, and Individual and Community Services like providing free laundry with the Laundry Truck and support in finding housing and accessing different resource programs through the help of our Navigators. We create Hope, help to find Opportunities, and inspire Choices.

In compliance with Bayaud enterprises is committed to sharing all opportunities for promotion to all current employees and the public along with salary compensation ranges and general description of bonuses and other compensation. Bayaud Enterprises is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve.

Bayaud highly encourages people with disabilities to apply. Job accommodations or modifications are made individually with all employees on a case-by-case basis. Bayaud takes affirmative action to employ and advance individuals with disabilities, and to treat qualified individuals without discrimination based on physical or mental disability in its employment practices.

Bayaud will not use this information to discriminate against you, meeting eligibility may instead qualify you for additional programs or job opportunities with have been allocated for those that meet the criteria.

This position provides voluntary mental healthcare to current Bayaud participants and/or Denver residents. This includes assessment/consultation, therapy, psychoeducation groups, therapeutic groups, and referrals. Services may be provided on a walk-in, call-in or appointment basis. Mental health services will be delivered to participants during business hours, in-person at Bayaud-defined locations, and/or via telehealth (HIPAA- compliant phone or video).

$27 - 31 per hour

• Medical/ Dental/ Vision coverage available, Free RTD ECO Pass, Sick Pay & 401(k) 4% company match to help plan for retirement. PTO.
• 13 paid holidays, 10 hours accrued per month, 2 personal days each calendar year.
• Clinical supervision available and provided, if needed.
• Staff Development (CEU) course cost coverage available dependent on position.
• Bilingual Spanish/English pay differential may be available dependent on position.

• Provide assessment, consultation, brief intervention and/or referrals to community providers for Bayaud Bridge participants both on a walk-in and appointment basis.
• Facilitate voluntary 1:1 counseling for individuals who express interest in mental health care. Counseling services are provided virtually (by phone and/or HIPAA-compliant video), at Bayaud offices, or at different participant locations around Denver Metro Area
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation using SOAP or DAP notes, ensuring Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) compliance.
• Provide direct intervention and referral to clients experiencing mental health crises during normally scheduled hours within the professional's scope of practice
• May facilitate or co-facilitate groups for up to 10 individuals including topics such as addiction recovery, psychoeducation, life skills and others
• Achieve or maintain active mental health professional licensure within the state of Colorado
• Maintain malpractice insurance with appropriate state and federal agencies

• If unlicensed, or practicing under supervision, achieve independent level mental health licensure including but not limited to Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Professional Counselor and/or Licensed Addiction Counselor
• Conduct outreach internally and with partner agencies, as appropriate, to ensure Bayaud Bridge services are fully utilized
• Provide support and consultation to Bayaud staff serving clients with mental health challenges
• Coordination with outside mental health agencies will be required to establish referral partnerships, and "warm handoff" program participant discharge
• Develop and deploy Bayaud Bridge psychoeducational and therapeutic group curriculum
• Offer referrals to Bayaud internal services as well as external community partners on an as-needed basis to support participants in meeting their own needs
• Minimal facilitation and development of general Bayaud staff group training on mental health, addiction, or other appropriate topics

• Maintain timely and accurate data entry into Bayaud participant database and others as appropriate.
• Participate in Bayaud team meetings and non-Bayaud conferences/meeting as appropriate.
• Engage in ongoing professional development to obtain or maintain licensure and add value to Bayaud Bridge offerings
• Other duties, as assigned, within the scope of licensure and experience.

This position may supervise department interns as appropriate. This position will actively participate in team meetings to offer training and guidance to non-clinical staff.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The exact work environment may vary according to specific setting and/or program needs. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

Participant-facing work will be offered in HIPAA-compliant spaces to protect participant privacy.

• • Unlicensed applicants and/or those with active licensure outside of Colorado will be considered if actively working towards a Colorado mental health licensure as described below.
  • Current Colorado mental health licensure (whether independent or practicing under supervision) preferred as described below.
    • Current, independent mental health licensure in the state of Colorado, including but not limited to Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Professional Counselor, or Licensed Addiction Counselor, preferred. If licensed, proof of active licensure, NPI, completed Health Care Professional Profile and malpractice insurance must be provided upon hire. OR
    • Licensed applicants practicing under supervision, including but not limited to Licensed Social Worker, Clinical Social Worker Candidate, Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate must submit proof of active licensure, NPI, completed Health Care Professional Profile, and malpractice insurance upon hire.

• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal), grammar, and reasoning skills
• Good understanding of Trauma Informed Care
• Commitment to social justice
• Cultural competency and humility
• Flexibility and willingness to meet participant and program needs as they arise
• Adherence to the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) Code of Ethics, the American Counseling Association Code of Ethics or equivalent depending on licensure
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information without breach
• Master's degree in psychology, mental health counseling, social work, or related field
• Desire to obtain independent Colorado mental health licensure
  • OR independently licensed in Colorado, including but not limited to one of the following credentials: Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Professional Counselor
• In addition to above credentials, LAC or CAS preferred
• Bilingual Spanish/English preferred.
• Ability to practice self and community care regularly
• Excellent Microsoft Office skills, especially Excel, Outlook, Word, and SharePoint