[Hiring] Therapist, Non-licensed @Denver Health

Role Description

Masters level therapist, under supervision of a licensed therapist, performs culturally competent individual, family and group therapy, care plan development, case management, family intervention, and referral work within Colorado BHA Standards for patients receiving psychiatric and substance use disorder treatment at Denver Health. Subscribes to an evidence-based practice framework to manage and facilitate clinical processes and progress for patients. Effectively manages a clinical caseload and clinical documentation that spans multiple modalities of care. Goals of clinical practice are to assist patients in their ability to effectively manage/improve their psychiatric and substance use disorders, to function better with the community and gain stability within the community setting.

Essential Functions

• Psychotherapy: Provides individual, family and/or group psychotherapy to address identified mental health and/or substance disorders (under the supervision of a licensed therapist on the team). Documents therapy treatment plan, interventions, and client response to treatment according to State guidelines, ensuring that clinical supervision records are current. (90%)
• Patient Assessment: Identifies patients' conditions, problems, and determines diagnosis. Evaluates emotional components, impacts of health issues and assists client to identify strengths, dysfunctional factors and to establish detailed and coordinated treatment plans. Interviews clients to obtain health history and/or complete intake evaluation which may include necessary paperwork. (10%)

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Counseling profession (social work, counseling) Required

Requirements

• 1-3 years Experience working in mental health and/or substance use disorders, Required
• 1-3 years Experience with client assessment and providing individual/family psychotherapy as well as group therapy and documenting clinical progress throughout the treatment episode. Required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrates knowledge and applicability of the principle of growth and development over the lifespan.
• Ability to assess data reflecting the patient’s status and interpreting appropriate cultural information of the patient(s).
• Knowledge of evidence-based clinical framework.
• Knowledge of the disease progression of mental health or addictive disorders.
• Knowledge of medical terms, abbreviations, diagnosis, treatment and prognosis.
• Ability to motivate persons for positive change.
• Clinical thinking skills that lead to the identification of the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Ability to provide clinical assistance, emotional support and skills building, or other necessary clinical care to patients when needed.
• Ability to maintain professional boundaries and confidentiality of records relating to clients’ treatment.
• Ability to develop effective therapeutic interventions that are social-culturally sensitive.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint.

Benefits

• Paid time off starting at 28 days per year, inclusive of vacation, personal/sick, and 7 Holidays
• 100% paid parental leave up to 6 weeks
• Immediate eligibility for retirement plans with employer contribution up to 9.5%
• Generous medical, dental, vision plans in addition to employer paid disability and life insurance.
• Comprehensive well-being programs including on-site employee fitness center located on Denver Health main campus and nationally recognized RESTORE Center
• Free RTD EcoPass (public transportation)
• Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands, travel, and more
• Tuition reimbursement & assistance
• Education, coaching, and professional development opportunities through the Workforce Development Center (WFDC) that support internal career growth and advancement pathways
• Professional clinical advancement program & shared governance
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer + free student loan coaching and assistance navigating the PSLF program
• National Health Service Corps (NHCS) and Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC) eligible employer