$2,000 sign on bonus for full time. *Some conditions apply*

Benefits:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Paid time off accrual and generous leave policy
• 403b Retirement Benefits with 6% company match

Position qualifications:

REQUIRED - Master’s degree in human services or behavioral health field which included supervised clinical practicum/internship hours. PREFERRED - Two (2) years post-graduate experience in human services related field. Certification/License in addiction treatment (CAC), (CAS), or (LAC). Working knowledge of, or certified in, Multi-Systemic Therapy (MST) treatment model highly desired.

Job purpose:

Under supervision, provides intensive services to referred clients/families using exclusively the Multi-Systemic Therapy (MST) for Juvenile Offenders model of care. These services are primarily delivered in a community-based approach and include: clinical assessment/problem identification, crisis intervention, individual, family and group therapy and intensive case management with a host of community stakeholders, including the juvenile justice system and schools. Develops and monitors treatment plans and progress, documents significant interactions, and maintains clinical charts and other vital reporting data. Works with a diverse client population in a variety of treatment approaches and/or settings.

Knowledge, Skill & Ability (include materials and equipment directly used):

• Ability to learn and become certified in the MST treatment model.
• Working knowledge of Windows based computer applications to include Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, and Internet access.
• Ability to operate standard office equipment including calculator, copy machine, fax and multi-line telephone.
• Interpersonal and communication skills to develop and maintain effective working relationships with all internal and external customers.
• Ability to organize and prioritize workload in a sometimes hectic environment with frequent interruptions.
• Ability to work in a cooperative and collaborative manner within a clinical treatment team setting.
• Ability to follow and implement direction as provided by the Clinical Team and/or any Supervisor who may be designated by the Clinical Supervisor or Program Coordinator.
• A working knowledge of individual, group, family, and crisis treatment approaches and their application to patients with emotional and behavioral problems.
• Ability to produce timely and complete written documentation of clinical work in a manner consistent with providing information to others as needed or required by Colorado West policies or best practice dictates.
• Knowledge of mental illness, and psychopathology and associated treatment modalities
• Working knowledge of Colorado Revised Statutes 27-10 (Mental Health Code)
• Knowledge of community health and mental health resources and their eligibility criteria

Working Conditions/Physical Demands:

Clinical work will take place primarily in client homes, schools, and elsewhere in the community, while administrative work will take place in an office setting, and possibly remotely as needed/approved by supervisor. Driving is required. The MST model of treatment requires clinician availability for 24-hour on-call response, which may take place via telehealth or in-person at times. On-call shifts will be split with other team members. Employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 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. May be exposed to stressful situations that involve enraged, distraught and/or intoxicated individuals with possible mental disorders. Possible potential for 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.