Clinical Therapist

We are seeking a dedicated full-time Clinical Therapist to join our behavioral health team specializing in substance use disorder (SUD) and mental health treatment with mostly justice involved clients. This position is responsible for providing comprehensive assessments, individualized treatment planning, therapeutic interventions (individual and group therapy), and case coordination for clients struggling with substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders. The ideal candidate will have experience in addiction treatment, an understanding of trauma-informed care, experience providing couples therapy, experience with justice involved clients, and licensure (or license eligible) to practice in the state of Colorado.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct substance use and mental health assessments using ASAM criteria and other validated tools.
• Develop, implement, and regularly update individualized treatment plans that address substance use and any co-occurring behavioral health needs.
• Provide individual therapy, assessments, couples therapy, and 4-5 groups a week.
• Therapist would be involved in providing services in community correction facilities.
• Monitor client progress, update documentation in compliance with agency, state, and federal standards, and maintain confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2 regulations.
• Create monthly reports for all justice involved clients to send to referring/supervising agencies. 
• Collaborate with case managers, peer support specialists, medical professionals, referring agencies, and external service providers to ensure coordinated care.
• Participate in clinical supervision, staff meetings, training, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Assist in crisis intervention and safety planning as needed. 

Education & Licensure:

• Master's degree in counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or a related behavioral health field from an accredited program. 
• Must possess a valid Colorado clinical license (LPC, LAC, LCSW, LMFT, or related) or be license eligible (e.g. LPCC). 

Preferred Experience:

· Couples therapy work

· EMDR training or training with other trauma focused modalities

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• This position will involve working in an outpatient clinic with some work in community corrections facilities and some telehealth.
• Occasional travel within the greater Denver area may be required for community outreach or service delivery.
• Will involve a couple evening groups and some possible weekend hours depending on client needs. 

Equal Opportunity Employer

• We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under Colorado law. 

Rate of Pay: $62,000-$70,000 annually