What are the responsibilities and job description for the KidSuccess School-Based Therapist position at Jewish Family Service of Colorado?
Job Type
Full-time
Description
Position Summary:
We are seeking a dedicated professional who is passionate about supporting school students through school-based mental health counseling. This role includes working collaboratively with school staff, offering consultation and support, and providing comprehensive case management services to students and their families.
Salary:
Unlicensed $57, 784
Licensed $60,000
Essential Functions:
Qualifications:
Education:
A master's or doctoral degree in counseling or a related field from a CACREP-accredited program.
Experience:
At least two years’ experience providing child, adolescent, and family therapy.
Other:
JFS EEO Statement: JFS is dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity in any term, condition, or privilege of employment. JFS does not discriminate against applicants or employees based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement: Jewish Family Service of Colorado serves vulnerable populations. To help protect the health and safety of our clients, employees, volunteers, and community, completion of the primary COVID-19 vaccination series is required prior to the start of employment.
Agency Overview:
JFS is a nonprofit human services organization that serves anyone in need, regardless of their circumstances or religious beliefs. We believe in a shared responsibility to support impactful changes throughout our community.
Founded 154 years ago, we offer more than 30 programs and services, including food security, housing stability, mental health counseling, aging care, employment support, disability services, and farming. JFS takes a holistic approach, assessing the various needs of the individual or family and providing the appropriate services, all from one organization.
We continuously evaluate the evolving challenges of our community and adapt or develop programs that respond to the resulting needs.
JFS offers competitive pay and benefits, including medical, dental, vision, health savings account, flexible spending account, Legal/ID Theft, supplemental insurances, agency-paid Life/LTD, Employee Assistance Programs, 401(k), 15 paid holidays, 8 hours of volunteer hours to use in different programs at JFS, and a generous leave program.
Salary Description
57,784 - 60,000 annually
Full-time
Description
Position Summary:
We are seeking a dedicated professional who is passionate about supporting school students through school-based mental health counseling. This role includes working collaboratively with school staff, offering consultation and support, and providing comprehensive case management services to students and their families.
Salary:
Unlicensed $57, 784
Licensed $60,000
Essential Functions:
- Provides individual and group therapy to students.
- Provides therapy and psychoeducation to families of students as needed.
- Consults and collaborates with school staff regarding the needs/behavior of students.
- Provides crisis intervention support.
- Facilitates referrals to meet the medical and psychiatric needs of clients as indicated.
- Maintains accurate and timely clinical documentation consistent with Agency standards.
- Participates in team meetings, in-services, and supervisory sessions as required.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Education:
A master's or doctoral degree in counseling or a related field from a CACREP-accredited program.
Experience:
At least two years’ experience providing child, adolescent, and family therapy.
Other:
- Familiarity with DSM IV/V codes and Medicaid paperwork required.
- Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
- Bilingual (English and Spanish) preferred.
- License preferred (LCSW, LPC, LMFT) but not required.
- All mental health clinicians must register with CAQH (Council for Affordable Quality Health) within seven days of the date of hire.
- All unlicensed clinicians must register with the Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) prior to the start date and must remain in active status throughout JFS employment.
- Off-Site Position: Work primarily takes place in the community with occasional requirements to be at the home office at 3201 South Tamarac Dr., Denver 80231.
- Work hours are generally during regular business hours, but some evening or weekend work is required to meet program or client needs.
- Frequent sitting and typing.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to travel between sites, communicate effectively, and use standard office and mobile equipment.
- The employee may occasionally be required to lift up to 10 pounds.
JFS EEO Statement: JFS is dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity in any term, condition, or privilege of employment. JFS does not discriminate against applicants or employees based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement: Jewish Family Service of Colorado serves vulnerable populations. To help protect the health and safety of our clients, employees, volunteers, and community, completion of the primary COVID-19 vaccination series is required prior to the start of employment.
Agency Overview:
JFS is a nonprofit human services organization that serves anyone in need, regardless of their circumstances or religious beliefs. We believe in a shared responsibility to support impactful changes throughout our community.
Founded 154 years ago, we offer more than 30 programs and services, including food security, housing stability, mental health counseling, aging care, employment support, disability services, and farming. JFS takes a holistic approach, assessing the various needs of the individual or family and providing the appropriate services, all from one organization.
We continuously evaluate the evolving challenges of our community and adapt or develop programs that respond to the resulting needs.
JFS offers competitive pay and benefits, including medical, dental, vision, health savings account, flexible spending account, Legal/ID Theft, supplemental insurances, agency-paid Life/LTD, Employee Assistance Programs, 401(k), 15 paid holidays, 8 hours of volunteer hours to use in different programs at JFS, and a generous leave program.
Salary Description
57,784 - 60,000 annually
Salary : $57