$5,000 Sign On Bonus
Experiential Youth Therapist SUMMARY:
Seeking master's level, full-time, behavioral health therapist to work with youth/young adult (ages 12-25) on an individual and group basis addressing mental health, substance use, and/or co-occurring health needs. Utilizing trauma-informed care to increase accessibility, community resources, and connection.
Experiential Youth Therapist ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Provide individual, group, and family therapy for youth ages 12-25.
Provide mental health evaluations, crisis interventions, and assessments for mental health and substance misuse concerns
Provide telehealth services when needed
Provide clinical support in our Drop-In area
Provide case management services to clients to assist in accessing community support services
Collaborate with the client to develop, implement, and revise individualized treatment plans and monitor treatment progress.
Maintain accurate and timely clinical records consistent with OBH/BHA and Medicaid standards in all areas including, but not limited to: counselor admit notes, assessments, daily charting, weekly clinical staffing notes, discharge summaries, and progress reports for external referral sources.
Participate in team/department meetings, in-services, and supervisory sessions as required.
Collaborate with all clinical staff to ensure interdisciplinary care.
Observe confidentiality requirements.
Follow and uphold professional code of ethics and state laws governing mental health and substance use practice.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Experiential Youth JOB REQUIREMENTS:
EDUCATION:
Master's Degree in social work or counseling. Behavioral Health licensure such as LPC, LSW, LCSW, or LAC. CAT/CAS Dual licensure preferred.
EXPERIENCE:
Minimum of two years of experience in clinical outpatient work. Experience working with mental health and substance use clients highly desired. Strong understanding of Social Justice principles and intersectionality of health disparities in Behavioral Health. Experience working with marginalized communities particularly transgender and gender expansive folks.
Experiential Youth Therapist SKILLS:
Knowledge of child development, ACEs, and utilization of Trauma Informed Care practices. Knowledge of psychotherapy methods. Knowledge of community resources. Ability to assess crisis situations and intervene appropriately. Familiarity with the DSM V and differential diagnostic techniques as well as relevant historical knowledge of past DSM's. Effective written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work flexible and on-call hours which may be required. Knowledge of LGBTQ, transgender and gender expansive needs and HIV stigma, sexual health education, and treatment as well as understanding cultural responsiveness. Decentering areas of privilege to remain client centered and addressing needs of priority populations.
Spanish speaking (preferred but not required)
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Assist with program supervision of students/volunteers as determined appropriate.
MACHINES AND EQUIPMENT TO BE USED: Computers, calculators, fax machines, electronic health record, telephone and a variety of other office/clinical equipment.
TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Requires sitting, standing, bending and reaching, ability to use office equipment.
TYPICAL MENTAL DEMANDS: Ability to give, receive and analyze information, formulate treatment plans, prepare written materials and articulate goals and action plans. Must demonstrate cultural responsibility and be able to communicate effectively with them.
Experiential Youth Therapist OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Occasional travel (within Denver Metro)
Position will primarily work Monday through Friday with some evening and late night work
Assist other team members in program execution
Demonstrated ability to constructively work with persons in crisis situations
COMPENSATION:
This is a full-time, hourly position with benefits.
QBIPOC are strongly encouraged to apply
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Behavioral Health Therapist will be working with the clinical team at our Family Preservation Center, our Delaware, and our Federal locations.
BENEFITS:
PTO: 80 hours of sick, 80 hours of vacation and 16 hours of personal
Health Insurance: offered through Anthem-MHBHC pays 60% of monthly premium
Dental Insurance: offered through Met Link, 100% covered by MHBHC
Aflac specialized Insurances available
Retirement account set up at after 90 days: 3% of salary contributed from MHBHC per paycheck
12 Paid Holidays per year
Credentialing salary increases available for: LCSW, LAC, LPC, MAC, Prevention II
Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program
CORPS Loan Forgiveness Program
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $65,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k)
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Parental leave
Professional development assistance
Referral program
Retirement plan
Vision insurance
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Work setting:
In-person
Education:
Master's (Preferred)
Experience:
Clinical: 3 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:
Driver's License (Preferred)
Work Location: In person