Therapist Behavioral Health, Fort Collins, CO

Applications accepted on an ongoing basis until position is filled.

Therapist Behavioral Health, Fort Collins / Monday - Friday / 40 hours per week.

OUR PURPOSE

Marisol Health Inc. operates licensed, fully equipped, medical centers that help women make important decisions about their reproductive health. Marisol Health Inc. also supports spouses, boyfriends, family and friends who are navigating these important decisions alongside the women in their lives, and offers a truly positive experience, in an open and accepting atmosphere.

Our employees are crucial to our success in achieving our mission to extend the healing ministry of Jesus Christ to the poor and those in need. Marisol Health Inc. provides a work environment where self-motivated and mission driven individuals are recognized and rewarded. 

Marisol Health Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to welcoming applicants and program participants of all faiths; as well as an inclusive and welcoming environment for staff, volunteers, and program participants. Candidates who bring diversity to our team are encouraged to apply.

PURPOSE OF POSITION:

A Behavioral Therapist at Marisol Health, Fort Collins:

Provides clinical assessment/problem identification, crisis intervention, individual, family, and group therapy, and case management to OB/Gyn patients, expectant women, fathers, and their families at Marisol Health Clinics. Works as member of a multidisciplinary, collaborative care team, provides expert subject matter consultation to staff and ensures the integration of a continuum of services through Catholic Charities and the community.

 ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Provides professional counseling to adults, adolescents, children, and families.
• Performs assessment, diagnostic evaluation, treatment planning and case disposition.
• Conducts counseling or therapeutic treatment in either individual, dyadic, or group sessions as appropriate, to assist clients in gaining insight into personal problems, define goals, and plan actions reflecting interests, abilities, and needs and to discuss progress towards achieving goals.
• Acts as an advocate for clients and/or client systems when appropriate.
• Performs appropriate case management; refers clients to supportive services to supplement treatment and counseling.
• Documents client contacts and progress in accordance with accepted charting standards.
• Consults with groups and individuals when needed.
• Establishes and maintains relationships with referral sources and community agencies.
• Documents client contacts and progress in accordance with accepted charting standards.
• Completes necessary administrative duties timely and accurately.
• Participates in clinical and agency supervision, consultation and staff training as required. 
• Provides education, training and/or planning in mental health human service issues as appropriate.
• Provides input to budget development and monitors budget for program area when appropriate.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

• Licensed Behavioral Health Professional.  
• Able to effectively communicate orally to diverse groups and individuals.
• Demonstrates strong communication, organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Flexible and ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Requires basic knowledge of computers to enter data, create communications and generate reports.
• Demonstrate skills and sensitivity to the cultural/linguistic differences of staff, clients and community.
• Knowledge of the service population’s cultural and socioeconomic characteristics and the appropriate techniques and practices for the client population.
• Ability to interact effectively as a team member and independently with Agency staff and with a diverse client base.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Master’s degree (MA/MS) from accredited four-year college or university; and one to three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• Licensed Behavioral Health professional in the State of Colorado, in good standing
• Valid driver’s license and proof of insurance required.

PROVIDER ETHICAL AGREEMENT

Marisol Health strives to provide excellent, evidenced base care that is also morally sound. Providers and staff at Marisol Health have agreed to follow the Ethical and Religious Directives for Catholic Health Care Services as issued by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. https://www.usccb.org/resources/ethical-religious-directives-catholic-health-service-sixth-edition-2016-06_0.pdf

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear, and use hands to handle and feel. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

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.

Travel within Denver Metro Area

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

OTHER

Equipment Used: General office equipment.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel as classified.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:

Salary: $79,000/year, Full-Time

Training: We provide a robust training curriculum that will support our employees throughout their career. Training provided within the first year of employment includes: De-escalation & Safety; Public Speaking; Mental Health First Aid; Substance Abuse & Mental Health; Human Trafficking; Trauma Informed Care; and many more.

Benefits: In addition to being part of a higher purpose while working in a challenging yet rewarding environment, eligible Marisol Health, Northern Colorado employees receive a generous benefits package, including:

• Extensive Paid Time Off (4 weeks accrual for new employees - increasing based on tenure) promoting work life balance. 

• 15 Paid Holidays annually (shelters are 24/7, so there may be a need to work some holidays, which would include holiday pay). 

• 403b Retirement Plan with Agency contribution of 4% & match up to 2% of annual compensation. 

• Choice of 3 PPO Medical Plans (90% of employee's and 75% of dependent’s premiums is paid by Agency), Dental, & Vision starting the 1st day of the month following start date. (Must be a Full-Time employee)

• May be eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness through Federal Student Loans and many more benefits.

ARE YOU READY TO JOIN OUR TEAM? 

If you are ready to make answer the call and make a difference, please submit your application online at ccdenver.org/careers. We look forward to meeting you!

We conduct background checks as part of our hiring process.

Drug-Free Workplace.

Marisol Health, Northern Colorado serves all with respect, dignity, and without discrimination in compliance with all local, state, or federal law. Consistent with applicable laws, Catholic Charities makes all decisions involving any aspect of employment or volunteer relationships without regard to any status or characteristic protected by local, state, or federal law, other than those positions which are deemed ministerial in nature (such as Chaplain requiring a clerical background). Unlawful discrimination and/or harassment is inconsistent with our philosophy of doing business and will not be tolerated. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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