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Outpatient Counselor / Therapist - LCSW LPC LAC LMFT --- $10K Sign-On Bonus
Schedule: Monday - Friday 12:30PM - 9:30PM
Valley Hope of Denver has an exciting opportunity for a Outpatient Counselor to join our dedicated and passionate team!
Valley Hope restores lives affected by addiction and supports lifelong recovery. At Valley Hope, our mission comes to life through our core values of Character, Compassion, and Commitment. Are you ready to join an organization where you can make an extraordinary impact, conquering addiction one patient and family at a time? If so, Valley Hope welcomes you!.
At Valley Hope of Denver, the work of every team member matters. The work we do every day saves lives and builds hope for the future through our outpatient addiction treatment services and recovery support.
Our work is mission-driven, supported by a strong culture of teamwork and a compassionate environment that is the foundation of the Valley Hope organization.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
- Master’s degree in behavioral sciences, education, or social work
- Fully-licensed as an LCSW, LPC, LAC, or LMFT in Colorado
- One (1) year of behavioral healthcare clinical counseling or clinical case management work experience is required; Three (3) years preferred
- CPR/First Aid Certification
COMPENSATION:
- Starting annual salary: $75,000 - $90,000 (based on experience and education)
- $10,000 Sign-On Bonus (paid quarterly over a 2 year period)
BENEFITS:
- Medical coverage — Valley Hope pays up to 85% of premiums
- Dental & vision plans at competitive rates
- Up to 27 days of PTO (based on position and tenure)
- 8 paid holidays (including a personal day)
- Paid parental leave
- 401(k) with employer match
- Tuition assistance to grow your career
- Student loan repayment support
- Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer
- HSA & FSA options to manage healthcare costs
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for added support
- And more perks designed with you in mind!
JOB SUMMARY:
- Provides individual and group counseling, therapeutic intervention, and educational lectures to patients and family members.
- Develops, revises, and implements treatment plans.
- Performs face to face assessments.
- Participates on a multi-disciplinary treatment team to include participating in weekly staff meetings, any staff development, and training as required.
- Develops patient progress reports and establishes follow-up care for patients and their families as needed.
- Provide clinical consultation to referral resources, mentors, family members, and others to help support patients in their recovery.
- Maintains and demonstrates a current working knowledge of applicable counseling procedures and substance abuse treatment in accordance with company policy and State and Federal guidelines.
- Collects and reviews referral information upon assignment of patients and consults with others as needed to support coordination of services.
- Records treatment activities and patient observations in patient records accurately and timely.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
- Outpatient treatment facility setting; requires walking through the facility.
- Direct contact with patients
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