Therapist - Integrated & Outpatient

Company: The Center for Mental Health
Location: Naturita
Posted on: May 14, 2022

Job Description:

Do you have a big heart for caring for small towns? Are you someone who seeks a slower pace of life, tucked away from more populated areas? Are you interested in living and working in frontier Colorado and being a part of the community you serve? The Center for Mental Health, based in Montrose, seeks an Integrated and Outpatient Therapist for its offices in western Montrose County, located in Telluride, Naturita and Norwood. This position also provides services in two local school districts.Incumbent can expect to work a minimum of one day per week in Telluride, Norwood and Naturita with the ability to work a flexible or compressed work schedule to serve client and school needs.*INTEGRATED CARE and OUTPATIENT THERAPIST - Can be based out of our Telluride, Norwood, or Naturita Colorado office locations.** Position eligible for our relocation assistance package up to 5% of accepted annualized base pay.* Position eligible for a sign on bonus of 5% of accepted annualized base pay.* Position will receive a 10% geographical pay differential in addition to offered base compensation.*GENERAL PURPOSE: *Utilizes a variety of treatment approaches to work with a diverse client and patient population. Service goals include, but not limited to, providing prevention, early intervention and treatment services, as well as, group and family therapy, social and emotional group activities, skills groups, behavioral supports, crisis management, care coordination and consultation. Will also link clients to other services and agencies in the community.*ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES** Delivers and documents mental health and substance abuse services (including DUI group facilitation) to individuals, group, family therapy, crisis intervention and case management services to clients designated by the Center. These services may be delivered in the office, medical clinic or within the community.* Conducts mental health status examinations and diagnostic assessment to establish differential diagnosis and treatment plans* Meets The Center's standard for: Client Care hours, Missed Appointments: i.e. DNS, CBT, CBC, Services Plans, and Completion of All Documentation* May deliver person centered, culturally sensitive evaluations, trauma informed services as defined by position. These services may be delivered in various locations.* Works with client and their systems to identify treatment goals and objectives.* Maintains professional licensure and certifications if applicable* Maintains client charts/documentation according to the standards outlined in the record keeping procedures, administrative procedures, and quality assurance procedures of the Center (DAP notes, CCARs, Service Plans, Diagnosis, etc).* Attends staff meetings, in-service meetings and peer reviews, supervision sessions, and other meetings as requested/required* Participates in the design of client services through needs assessment and discussion with team members and supervisor* Collaborates with medical personnel and other human service agencies within the community to coordinate client care plans* Responsible for making appropriate appointments with medical and psychiatric staff and collaborates with staff psychiatrists to coordinate client care plans*Center-Wide Essential Duties and Responsibilities** Responsible for keeping client information confidential by adhering to Colorado law and policies and procedures for The Center.* Responsible for compliance with applicable federal, state and local laws; professional practice acts and ethical guidelines; policies and procedures of the Center; and contractual guidelines.* Responsible for supporting the Center's Vision, Mission, Values and Beliefs by practicing and modeling a culture of wellness within a _You Matter _mindset.* Completes all administrative paperwork and documentation/time sheet (billing and personnel/payroll) as requested/required* Completes required competency training in Essential Learning and additional training as requested or selected by supervisor* Reviews and acknowledges Center policies and procedures as requested/required* Works cooperatively and constructively as part of an interdisciplinary team*Education and Formal Training: ** Master's level degree in one of the recognized mental health professions required* Colorado State professional license preferred (LCSW, LPC, or LMFT); license-eligible required* Experience treating children, adolescents and families required* Experience in an integrated setting preferred* Training in conducting mental health status examinations to establish differential diagnosis and treatment plans* Experience providing both mental health and substance abuse treatment in a professional setting*VACCINATION REQUIREMENTS** In compliance with CDPHE guidelines, all employees at The Center for Mental Health must provide proof of full COVID-19 vaccination status. New employees must provide prior to their first day of work. "Full COVID-19 vaccination status" is defined as having received the first two doses of Moderna or Pfizer, or one does of Johnson & Johnson, and at least two weeks have passed since the second dose. The Center will also provide Medical or Religious Exemption Accommodations, which new employees must submit for approval prior to their first day of work. Contact HR for more information.* Flu Vaccination - Proof of flu vaccination during annual flu season (October-December) is highly recommended OR completion of a Declination must be submitted to Human Resources by December 31, 2021.Starting salary: $42,947-$51,536 for unlicensed, master's level; $51,996-$62,539 for licensed, master's level, commensurate with licensure, certification and relevant experience as a master's level clinician.*To apply, please visit our website at www.centermh.org/careers to complete our online application*. EOE.Job Type: Full-timePay: $42,947.00 - $62,539.00 per yearBenefits:* 401(k)* 401(k) matching* Dental insurance* Employee assistance program* Health insurance* Health savings account* Life insurance* Paid time off* Relocation assistance* Retirement plan* Vision insuranceSchedule:* Monday to FridaySupplemental Pay:* Signing bonusEducation:* Master's (Required)Experience:* integrated setting therapy: 1 year (Preferred)License/Certification:* LCSW, LPC, or LMFT (Preferred)Willingness to travel:* 50% (Preferred)Work Location: Multiple Locations

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