Outpatient Therapist - Denver

Description:

Outpatient Therapist - Denver

Reports to: Clinical Director Outpatient Programs

Job Category: Salaried | Exempt | Full-Time

Salary Range: $63,000-$80,000/year DOE

Job Site: Denver office location

Work Schedules: M-TH, 11 a.m.-9 p.m. (IOP) | M-F, 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. (PHP) - immediate need for PHP shift

Job Summary:

The Outpatient Therapist provides ongoing treatment and support for our clients through individual and group therapy sessions. Therapists assess the needs of clients, create treatment plans, and execute and evaluate those plans while ensuring the safety of clients.

Education and Experience:

• Master’s degree required with current State license or candidate status (e.g. LPCc, MFTC, LSW).
• LAC eligible.
• DORA-registered required.
• NPI (National Provider Identifier) required.
• One plus year experience in an addictions and/or behavioral healthcare setting, residential treatment experience preferred.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Knowledge of “best practices” and evidence based behavioral medicine treatment delivery and methodologies.
• Current CPR Certification or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire.
• Group facilitation skills.
• Familiar with the 12 Step Program and the 12 Steps/12 Traditions.
• State and federal licensure regulation knowledge.
• Impeccable ethics and integrity.
• Professional appearance, aptitude, and attitude.
• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills, verbal and written.
• Excellent listening skills.
• Strong relationship building skills.
• Advanced computer literacy with strong proficiency in electronic medical records (EMR) systems and emerging AI tools.
• Ability to take direction and make sound decisions.
• Ability to maintain appropriate professional boundaries with staff and clients.
• Provide care and compassion to staff and clients.
• Cultural sensitivity.
• Understanding of Telehealth requirements regarding therapy.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Facilitate individual and engaging telehealth or in person group therapy sessions that promote active client participation and therapeutic connection.
• Complete service plans and updates for caseload.
• Monitor/observe Mouth Swab tests/ Administer Drug Test (UAs) as needed and document appropriately.
• Provide support services to individuals in treatment.
• Collaborate with clinical, medical, and admissions staff.
• Participate in collaborative clinical decision-making within a multidisciplinary treatment team.
• Create and maintain a safe, comfortable, and person-focused treatment environment.
• Ensure client safety and satisfaction.
• Understand, comply with, and uphold organizational policies, procedures, and regulatory standards.
• Attend and actively participate in all required team meetings.
• Identify emergency signals and situations and respond appropriately.
• Maintain ongoing awareness and communication with the clinical team, family members, and the client.
• Complete documentation within time frames set by the organization’s policy as required by license and accreditation standards.
• Maintain strict confidentiality, HIPAA and 42CFR Part 2 compliance.
• Adhere to organization’s policies & procedures, State & Federal law, OSHA, JCAHO, and BHA regulations & standards.
• Represent the organization's mission and values.
• Fully on-site position that requires daily presence in the office to support clinical services.
• Performs other tasks, assigned with flexibility in scheduling based on program needs.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Standing, sitting, bending, reaching, climbing stairs, typing, speaking, hearing, seeing.
• Exposure to a clinical and medical environment.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds.
• Driving in all weather conditions.

Benefits/Perks:

Health and Wellness

• Medical, dental and vision insurance*
• Supplemental accident and hospital indemnity coverage*
• Voluntary Term Life insurance*
• Employee Assistance Program
• Monthly wellness reimbursement*

Financial

• Competitive salary
• Employee recognition and rewards programs
• Employee referral incentive program
• Employer-sponsored 401(k) plan

Work/Life Perks

• Professional growth and development
• Continuing education reimbursement
• Unlimited paid time off (exempt employees) + sick days
• Paid time off policy (non-exempt employees) + sick days
• Paid holidays (exempt) or ability to earn 1.5x base hourly rate (non-exempt)

*Full-time employees

This description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Employer accepts applications on an ongoing basis.

Requirements:

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