Adult Outpatient Therapist – TANF Program

Jefferson Center for Mental Health

Job Overview

Overview:


**BONUS OPPORTUNITY ELIGIBLE**

COVID-19 Vaccination 
or an approved medical or religious exemption is required for employment with Jefferson Center for Mental Health. Newly hired employees must be fully vaccinated (Received final dose of an authorized COVID-19 vaccine regimen) and provide proof, or have an approved medical or religious exemption, prior to their first day of employment. Information on how to request an exemption will be provided at the time of offer.
At Jefferson Center, it is our policy and our mission to be inclusive and mindful of the diversity of everyone who comes through our doors. We are passionate about building a community where mental health matters and equitable care is accessible to all races, ethnicities, abilities, socioeconomic statuses, ages, sexual orientations, gender expressions, religions, cultures, and languages.
The Adult Outpatient program is comprised of several dedicated and passionate clinicians who provide individual and group psychotherapy as well as appropriate case management and/or care coordination to clients ages 18-59. As part of the Adult Outpatient team, our ideal candidate will work within a team of skilled clinicians to meet the needs of all adults, treating a wide range of presenting issues and concerns. Clinicians are afforded the opportunity to work autonomously to provide sound clinical care, while also having the opportunity to consult with and make connections within the team and beyond. In addition to the scope of a “traditional” clinician, this position also provides additional support to clients involved with the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program through Jefferson County, and as such spends some time co-located at that facility.

While a conferred master’s degree is required for this position, both licensed and unlicensed candidates interested in sharpening and growing their clinical skills are welcome and encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities:

Essential Duties:
  • Engages consumers, appropriate family members, and significant others as requested and consented to by client, in the strength-based and trauma-informed treatment process and goal setting. Identifies risk factors including lethality.
  • Works constructively with consumers to reach agreed upon outcomes, and coordinates care with internal and external providers. Maintains appropriate professional standards and provides appropriate follow-up for consumers.
  • Provides individual and group treatment utilizing evidence-based practices to promote change and movement through the therapeutic system following recovery-based practice guidelines.
  • Complete intake, assessments, and initial engagement strategies with consumers in accordance with clinical practice guidelines and agency policies.
  • Provide collateral consultation to Colorado Work Force, Community Assistance Division Case managers on shared cases.
  • Complete quarterly outcome data on client participation and treatment progress as agreed upon with TANF Managers.
Other Duties (Productivity Performance Measures, Professional Growth/Development, Relationships/Communication)
  • Meet required number of consumer service hours as determined by the Network Director through effective caseload management responsive to the level of ongoing clinical need.
  • Participates in regular supervision by coming prepared with an agenda. Reports high risk/problem cases, and utilizes a problem solving approach as well as feedback. Attends supervision at times and interval agreed upon with supervisor, as well as mandatory in-services and professional development activities.
  • Corporate Compliance including documentation on practice in accordance with regulatory requirements and clinical guidelines. Meets deadlines for submission of paperwork and notes (including submitting 90% of notes within 3 working days and 95% of paperwork by due date).
  • Ensures that fee collections meet the team goal as determined by Network Director. Monitors client balances and takes appropriate steps in accordance with agency guidelines for collecting payment, rescheduling appointments until a fee is paid and/or a payment plan is in place, adjusting fees as needed.
  • Exhibits enthusiasm, courtesy, adaptability, flexibility, and spirit of cooperation in the work environment. Maintains effective interpersonal relations with consumers, peers, subordinates, upper management, visitors, and the general public. Uses language and behavior to promote dignity and respect.
  • Effectively responds to the client/consumer needs and problems, initiates and maintains positive interactions, timely response to phone calls, email and other requests.
  • Demonstrates knowledge and skills to develop therapeutic alliance with consumers and to work effectively and with cultural competence with consumers from diverse backgrounds.
  • Addresses the whole health needs of the client by ensuring that appropriate releases are in place for physical health care providers, making appropriate referrals as needed when significant physical health needs are a consideration.
  • Utilizes a range of appropriate clinical and recovery focused interventions according to clinical need or refers as indicated to other services within the agency. Assesses and treats clients within one’s scope of expertise.
  • Understand how trauma impacts the lives of the people being served, so that every interaction is consistent with the recovery process and reduces the possibility of retraumatization. Participate in training programs to enhance knowledge of trauma informed care and ensure that these principles guide one’s practice.

Note: Employees are held accountable for all duties of this job. This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the job.

Qualifications:

Education, Knowledge, Skills & Experience Required:
  • Master’s degree from an accredited university/college in a related field, required. Degree must be conferred and must be in a subject area applicable for licensure in Colorado before beginning position.
  • License preferred (LPC, LCSW, LMFT, or LP).
  • One or more years related experience and/or training, including Knowledge of Recovery-based treatment and trauma informed practices required. Counseling experience preferred.
  • Bilingual and skills/experience in integrated health approaches preferred.

Salary & Benefits:

Grade 51-Master’s Unlicensed Clinician
  • $45,000 to $57,200**
  • Salary is determined based on years of total relevant experience.
  • Salary is based on 1.0 FTE (full time equivalent) or 40 hours per week. Less than 40 hours/week will be prorated and adjusted to the appropriate FTE.
Grade 52-Licensed Clinician (LCSW, LMFT, LPC)
  • $54,000 to $68,800
  • Salary is determined based on years of total relevant experience.
  • Salary is based on 1.0 FTE (full time equivalent) or 40 hours per week. Less than 40 hours/week will be prorated and adjusted to the appropriate FTE.
**BONUS OPPORTUNITY!! Three phase bonus paid out using the following schedule. ** Based on full time (40 hours/week). Prorate if less than 40 hours/week. Must work a minimum of 20 hours/week to be eligible for bonus.
Masters (Unlicensed)

LMFT/LPC

 


LCSW

 

$1,000 1 month anniversary
$1,000 1 year anniversary
($2,000 Total)

 

$1,000 1 month anniversary
$1,000 6 month anniversary
$1,000 1 year anniversary
($3,000 Total)

 

$2,000 1 month anniversary
$1,000 6 month anniversary
$1,000 1 year anniversary
($4,000 Total)

 


Benefits Include:
  • Flexible work schedule and remote work options
  • Medical (Kaiser or Cigna), Delta Dental, and EyeMed Vision insurance plans
  • Life, LTD/STD, and malpractice insurance paid by Jefferson Center
  • 401(k) plan with matching employer contribution and 403(b) option
  • 15% Wellness Discount on medical insurance plans for participating employees
  • 1 Paid Wellness Hour per week (based on FTE)
  • Health Insurance Reimbursement up to $125 per month
  • Generous Paid Time Off plus 13 paid holidays per year
  • Employees with 1 year of service are eligible for Supplemental Parental Leave up to 60 hours (based on FTE)
  • Extended Paid Bereavement Leave up to 20 days
  • Trauma Informed Care Leave
  • Tuition Reimbursement after one year of employment
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness and Colorado Health Services Corps loan repayment plan options for participating employees.

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