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. While a 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.

This position is primarily Telehealth with some in-office services based on the needs of the Center and our clients. This is subject to change due to COVID19 circumstances, however, will likely be a hybrid model long-term.

• Engages clients, as well as family members and significant others as appropriate, in strengths-based and trauma-informed therapy. Participates in goal-setting to reach agreed upon outcomes. Provides individual and group treatment promoting change and movement through the therapeutic system, following recovery-based practice guidelines.
• Identifies risk factors including lethality for suicidal, homicidal and/or grave disability. As appropriate, complete involuntary mental health holds (27-65) according to Center protocol.
• Complete intakes, assessments, and other initial engagement strategies as needed based upon needs of the team.
• Participate in Evidence Based Practices (including CBT, DBT, and other trauma treatments) as well as other agency initiatives (such as PCOMS, a modality used to evaluate progress in therapy).

Other Duties:

• Meet required number of consumer service hours through effective caseload management responsive to the level of ongoing clinical need.
• Attends mandatory in-services; compliance with individualized training plan if required.
• Participates in 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.
• Corporate Compliance including documentation on practice in accordance with regulatory requirements and clinical guidelines, including submission of 90% of session notes within 3 days of service, completing 95% of paperwork by due date, and closing 60% of cases within 90 days after last contact.
• 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 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 to treat individuals with varied diagnoses according to clinical need, or refers as indicated, to trauma specific treatment, wellness classes/coaching, co-occurring/substance use services, and employment services.
• 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. This includes participation in the Center’s training programs designed to enhance knowledge about Trauma Informed Care.
• Ensure that delivery practices are guided by the principles of trauma informed care.

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.

• A conferred Master’s Degree from an accredited university/college in related field, required.
• Additionally, a clinical license is preferred (LCSW, LPC, LMFT or LP), but not required.
• One or more years related experience and/or training; counseling experience preferred.
• Bilingual preferred.
• Skills or experience in integrated health approaches preferred.

• Flexible work schedule and remote work options (Jefferson Center will offer relocation assistance, up to $1,500, to out of state candidates willing to relocate to Colorado. Please contact Recruiting for more information.)
• 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.