What are the responsibilities and job description for the Behavioral Health Clinician II - Survivor Support Services position at Colorado Coalition for the Homeless?
The mission of the Colorado Coalition for the Homeless is to work collaboratively toward the prevention of homelessness and the creation of lasting solutions for homeless and at-risk families, children, and individuals throughout Colorado. The Coalition advocates for and provides a continuum of housing and a variety of services to improve the health, well-being, and stability of those it serves.
The Behavioral Health Clinician II works closely with families participating in the Family Support Services housing programs toward the general goals of increased stability, improved family functioning and increased self-sufficiency. Provides clinical services and works collaboratively with the FSS case management and clinical team.
This position will also support Survivor Services. Survivor Services provides client -led and trauma informed services to survivors of crime. The program works with many victimization types however a large percentage of referrals are domestic violence and sexual abuse due to the high prevalence within the population we serve. We offer advocacy, resource connection, and emotional support to help survivors regain their independence, restore their sense of self-worth and foster an environment where they can heal and thrive.
Education and Work Experience
Master's Degree in a counseling field required.
Previous experience with mental health and substance abuse treatment planning, medication management, SSI, and Medicaid authorizations preferred.
Licensure as a LCSW / LPC required.
Certification for Addiction Counseling (CAC II, CAC III, or LAC) preferred.
Bilingual (English-Spanish) preferred.
NOTE : In order to ensure that our consumers receive the best possible care the candidate chosen to fill this position will be required to complete our internal credentialing and privileging process prior to a start date. The credentialing and privileging timeline is dependent on the selected candidate's submission of documents necessary for clearance. Please note that a start date will be scheduled once credentialing and privileging is complete.
Coalition Benefits
- Choice of HMO or PPO health insurance coverage options : full-time employees contribute only 1% of their earnings for their own HMO health coverage and no more than 4% of their earnings for coverage of eligible dependents. We're proud to offer same-and opposite-sex domestic partner coverage.
- Choice of dental insurance or discount plan.
- Vision insurance.
- Flexible spending accounts for health care / dependent care / parking expenses.
- Free basic life and AD&D insurance coverage.
- Employee Assistance Program , a problem-solving resource available to you and your household members.
- Dollar-for-dollar retirement plan matching contributions up to 5% of earnings with 3-year vesting.
- Extensive paid time-off, including 9 holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and three weeks of vacation for new full-time employees in their first year.
The effective date for your benefits will be the first of the month following your date of hire. >
Essential Job Functions
Qualifications Summary
70,176 - $91,229 a year
WHERE A CANDIDATE IS PLACED IN THE COMPENSATION RANGE DEPENDS ON TOTAL RELEVENT YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
Qualified candidates are eligible for the National Health Service Corps (NHSC) Loan Repayment Program . Licensed health care providers may earn funds towards student loans in exchange for a two-year commitment at an NHSC-approved site through this program.
Employee must be able to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation and without posing a direct threat to safety or health of self or others. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. Employee will perform job according to applied laws. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The Colorado Coalition for the Homeless is committed to delivering services, making employment-related decisions, selecting volunteers, and selecting vendors without regard to age over 40, race, sex, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, military status, or any other applicable status protected by law.
Salary : $70,176 - $91,229
