Behavioral Health Therapist - SPMI

Behavioral Health Therapist- Severe and Persistent Mental Illness (SPMI)

Salary Range: 

• Master’s Level Unlicensed: $58,011 - $81,224 annually
• Master’s Level Licensed: $66,040 - $92,394 annually

• Location: Larimer county, Colorado, on-site and in the community (no remote option) 
• Status:  full time, 40 hours per week
• Hours:  Monday - Friday (8am - 5pm)

The salary range for this position is SummitStone’s good faith belief and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation for this position at the time of the posting. SummitStone may ultimately offer more or less than the posted range. The compensation offered to the successful applicant may vary based on factors including the applicant’s education, training, skills, experiences, and other job-related information and how relevant those are to SummitStone’s needs, aspirations, organizational priorities, and the evolving needs and delivery of services to the community that it serves.

Role Overview:

We are hiring for a Therapist for our Specialized Treatment Services (STS) Team.

The STS Team is a multi-disciplinary team of: case managers, therapists, providers, medical assistants, and nursing staff. STS clients are often not successful in typical Outpatient Services and need dynamic approaches and interventions to gain and maintain stability. Specialized Treatment Services (STS) works with clients with serious and persistent mental illness (SPMI) who typically have co-occurring diagnoses and are often involved in the criminal justice system. Additionally, The STS Team works closely with SummitStone’s Competency Team to support clients going through the competency process. 

 As a Behavioral Health Therapist, you will provide on-going and/or acute clinical assessment, diagnosis, individual, family, and group therapy, crisis intervention, and limited case management services for adult clients with severe and persistent mental illness (SPMI), substance use disorder symptoms, and/or other disabilities. Therapists will develop, document, and monitor treatment plans, monitor and document treatment services, interactions, and progress. Ensure that documentation and maintenance of client chart meet agency, state, federal, etc. audit standards. Collaborate with internal (i.e. medical, psychiatric, clinical, case management, peers, etc.) and external (i.e. referral agencies, family, friends, etc.) treatment team members and/or supports around a client’s treatment plan goals, treatment, and treatment progress. Coordinate with collaterals and/or partner agencies during and after a client’s treatment to ensure sustainable support and step-down services are in place. 

Essential Duties: 

• Provide action oriented brief therapy to clients starting services 
• Provide Evidence Based treatment for a range of mental health and substance use disorders
• Provide on-going assessments, crisis intervention and case management to clients and their families
• Develop and monitor service plans, treatment progress, and maintains clinical documentation and other reporting data 
• Coordinate services in a treatment team model with internal as well as external services
• Have a strong understanding of how to adapt service delivery to meet the client’s needs

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in social work, counseling, marriage and family therapy, psychology, or a related behavioral health field from accredited college or university 
• 1 years of clinical experience working with individuals with mental health conditions
• Proficiency in using computers and telehealth systems 
• Certified Addiction Specialist (CAS), Licensed Addictions Counselor (LAC), or willingness to pursue a CAS or an LAC 
• Includes driving a company vehicle and requires a valid Colorado driver’s license. At times, personal vehicle may need to be used (mileage on personal vehicle use is reimbursed)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Licensure (LPC, LCSW, or LMFT) 
• CAS or LAC 
• Experience with mild to severe mental illness and substance use disorders
• Previous multi-disciplinary team experience
• Bilingual/Bicultural

SummitStone will take into consideration a combination of an applicant’s education, training, skills, experiences, and other job-related information and how relevant those are to SummitStone’s needs, aspirations, organizational priorities, and the evolving needs and delivery of services to the community that it serves. The position posting describes the minimum and preferred qualifications for position and, beyond those, the candidate is responsible for making a compelling case in support of their application.

Total Rewards

At SummitStone Health Partners, we are proud to offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support the well-being of our team members. Eligibility and pro-rated benefit levels are based on FTE (full-time equivalent) status.

Below are some of the benefits we offer:

•    Medical, dental, and vision coverage — including options for eligible dependents

•    Mental health and wellness resources

•    Short-term and long-term disability insurances

•    Paid time off (PTO): Accrued vacation and personal leave based on FTE status and length of service

•    Paid Sick Leave: Provided in accordance with the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act (HFWA)

•    A range of voluntary benefits available to all employees

•    403(b) retirement plan with employer matching contributions

Health & Safety Requirement

All employees are required to receive an annual flu vaccination or have an approved exemption in place and wear a mask during flu season

Reach Out 

SummitStone will provide persons with disabilities with reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or selection process, please let your recruiter know. 

Questions?  Please email us at hiring@summitstonehealth.org. 

This position will be open for a minimum of three days and/or until a top candidate is identified.