Description

SLV Behavioral Health is a regional leader in Behavioral Health Services. We are community based and work with many agencies throughout the San Luis Valley. We are a non-profit agency with purpose - dedicated to hope, healing and recovery.

When you join SLVBHG, you join a culture of purpose and belonging – where you are an important part of an ever-changing industry. At SLVBHG, your identity is embraced, and the work you do matters. Your work will have a direct impact on the providers of our agency and the people we serve. If you want to be part of the behavioral health industry and have an impact on our San Luis Valley communities, this is the place for you!

We offer a generous benefits package for all employees working 30 hours or more. 

Including:

· Medical Coverage through Cigna 

· Dental coverage through Ameritas with a buy-up option

· Vision Coverage through VSP with a buy-up option

· Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care FSA through Rocky Mountain Reserve

· Life Insurance, AD&D and short-term and long-term Disability insurance through Mutual of Omaha. There is also an option to buy-up to increase your coverage.

· 401K with matching funds of 5% starting at 6 months employment. 100% vested from the first contribution you make

· UNUM accident, critical illness and hospital benefits as an option

· EAP through Mines and Associates

· 11 paid holidays a year for full-time employees

· 2 personal days

· Monthly Vacation and sick day accrual

We are hiring a Clinician II

Position Overview: Provides individual, family, couple or group therapy as indicated.

Essential Job Functions: Clinician II

1. Provide direct client services to MH clients including individual, family, couples or group therapy. Also includes provide 27.10 emergency response as indicated.
2. Effectively communicate with other MH personnel regarding client needs. 
3. Utilizes Center technology for timely record keeping and report-writing.
4. Meets performance standards as specified by supervisor.
5. Interface with other community agencies and resources to optimize service to MH clients. 
6. Effectively present San Luis Valley Mental Health Center’s mission to San Luis Valley communities.
7. Assist in providing or arranging for case management services if needed.
8. Is responsible for record-keeping and reports as may be required by Center administration, and to subscribe to the code of ethics of this discipline.
9. Provides leadership in understanding and implementing the Center’s objectives, goals, mission and values.

Secondary Job Functions: Clinician II

1. Offers mental health consultation on a planned, formal or informal basis to allied disciplines in the community.
2. Work closely with MH management and personnel to create new client service programs and evaluate those existing programs.
3. Identify community resources and facilitate client referrals.
4. Serve as a liaison and resource to San Luis Valley community agencies and area educators concerning persons with mental illness.

Requirements

Education/Skill Requirements: Clinician II

Education: Master’s Degree in social work, psychology, or counseling.

Experience: Three years’ experience in human service field.

Licensure/Certificate/Registration: LPC or LCSW or appropriate licensure/certification required. 

Other Skills/Abilities:

• Knowledge of and ability to provide mental health treatment.
• Knowledge of and ability to apply crisis intervention skills.
• Knowledge of and ability to provide 27.10 assessment
• Ability to assess and establish diagnostic impressions
• Ability to create measurable, time limited treatment plans
• Ability to observe report and keep record of client symptoms and progress.
• Ability to express oneself clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to use supervision to enhance own performance. 
• Creative problem-solving.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
• Ability to work closely and cooperatively with external agency representatives.
• Ability to work to achieve the mission and goals of this agency.
• Ability to perform light physical work.
• Willingness to travel.
• Basic Computer Skills in Microsoft Suite software.

Material and Equipment Directly Used (including, but not limited to): Computer, agency vehicles, voicemail. Valid Driver’s License.

Work Environment:

General office environment; light physical work as needed: travel or errands outside the office.