Crisis Therapist - Acute Care

Job Description

Job Description

Bonus up to $10,000 available for those who qualify (working overnights) 

Crisis Therapist - Acute Care Unit (III, IV, V)

• Salary Range:
  • Master’s degree with Candidacy: $27.89 - $39.05 per hour
  • Master’s degree Licensed: $31.75 - $44.42 per hour
  • Master’s degree Duel Licensed: $33.34 - $46.68 per hour
  • Based on relevant years of experience
• Location: Larimer county, Colorado at our Longview Campus
• Status: Full time, 40 hours per week
• Hours: 12-hour daytime shifts with an every other 8-hour shift on Wednesdays and a 12-hour overnight shift with every other 8 hour shift.

Employees working at locations operating 24/7 earn a differential.  Shift differentials are also available for evenings, nights, weekends and holidays. 

The salary range for this position is SummitStone’s good faith belief and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation for this position at the time of the posting. SummitStone may ultimately offer more or less than the posted range. The compensation offered to the successful applicant may vary based on factors including the applicant’s education, training, skills, experiences, and other job-related information and how relevant those are to SummitStone’s needs, aspirations, organizational priorities, and the evolving needs and delivery of services to the community that it serves.

Role Overview:

The Crisis Professional III/IV/V in Acute Care provides advanced clinical services to individuals admitted to acute, bed‑based crisis stabilization settings. This role is responsible for ongoing clinical assessment, therapeutic intervention, and treatment planning throughout the course of an acute episode, working closely with nursing, psychiatry, and interdisciplinary team members to support stabilization, safety, and recovery. This position maintains continuous clinical oversight of assigned individuals, monitors changes in clinical presentation over time, and adjusts interventions in response to acuity, risk, and treatment response. The Crisis Professional III/IV/V contributes to milieu management, supports de‑escalation within a structured environment, and leads planning for safe and appropriate discharge to the next level of care. In addition to direct clinical work, this role serves as a senior clinical presence within the unit, supporting team decision‑making, mentoring less experienced staff, and ensuring care is delivered in a trauma‑informed, equitable, and therapeutically grounded manner.

Essential Duties:

• Provide ongoing behavioral health assessment and therapeutic intervention for individuals admitted to acute or bed‑based crisis stabilization units.
• Monitor clinical status, risk, and treatment response over time and adjust interventions accordingly in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.
• Deliver individual, family, and group therapeutic interventions within scope of licensure, utilizing evidence‑based and trauma‑informed practices to support stabilization and recovery.
• Develop, implement, and monitor treatment and service plans during acute admission in collaboration with clients, families, and a multidisciplinary treatment team to support effective care transitions and continuity of services.
• Coordinate care with internal partners (medical providers, nursing, psychiatry, case management, peers) and external community agencies to facilitate admissions, discharges, referrals, and linkage to ongoing services.
• Advocate for clients across systems including healthcare, social services, housing, legal, and community‑based supports to ensure access to appropriate resources and services.
• Complete timely, accurate, and comprehensive clinical documentation in the Electronic Health Record (EHR) in accordance with organizational policies, regulatory requirements, and payer standards.
• Participate in multidisciplinary huddles, case reviews, supervision, debriefings, and quality improvement activities to support clinical excellence and program effectiveness.
• Support the maintenance of a safe, therapeutic, and inclusive environment; respond to emergency situations and clinical codes as needed; and perform other duties consistent with role scope and organizational needs.
• Serve as a clinical resource and support to Crisis Professionals I/II and other team members by providing consultation, guidance, and clinical expertise within role expectations.

Minimum Qualifications:

• More than two years of demonstrated experience working in a community-based behavioral health setting, providing direct support or services to individuals with mental health and/or substance use challenges required

Level III

• Bachelor’s degree plus Colorado Addiction Specialist (CAS) certification or a
• Master’s degree in related behavioral health field with Candidacy (i.e. LPCC)

Level IV

• Master's degree in related behavioral health field with LPC, LCSW, LAC, LMFT

Level V

• Master’s degree in related behavioral health field plus dually licensed

Licenses and Certifications:

• Completion of the Colorado Behavioral Health Administration (BHA) Crisis Professional Curriculum through the OwnPath Learning Hub required within 90 days of hire unless already Crisis Professional Certified
• Valid Colorado driver’s license or the ability to obtain one within 30 days of hire required; must maintain a clean driving record. Position involves safely transporting clients to appointments, community activities, and partner agency locations
• CPR and First Aid certifications required at time or hire or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire required

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bilingual/bi-cultural preferred

SummitStone will take into consideration a combination of an applicant’s education, training, skills, experiences, and other job-related information and how relevant those are to SummitStone’s needs, aspirations, organizational priorities, and the evolving needs and delivery of services to the community that it serves. The position posting describes the minimum and preferred qualifications for position and, beyond those, the candidate is responsible for making a compelling case in support of their application.

There are opportunities within our team-based model to attend company-sponsored training programs, complete certifications (such as CAT or CAS) and to learn from seasoned colleagues daily. SummitStone provides clinical supervision toward licensure at no cost to the employee and reimburses any fees required for licensure.

Longview Campus is the new Acute Care Behavioral Health facility which serves Larimer County residents in need of urgent help with mental health and/or substance use disorders. SummitStone has the privilege of partnering closely with Larimer County on this venture. For more information click HERE. 

At SummitStone Health Partners, we strive to foster trust, empower recovery, and inspire hope to strengthen and enrich our Northern Colorado community.

We need your help to make this vision a reality.

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone can be their authentic self. We actively seek team members with a variety of backgrounds, identities, and experiences, and we honor the whole self—embracing differences in race, ethnicity, ability, age, gender, sexual orientation, spiritual beliefs, socioeconomic status, language, and the many intersections of identity. We invite everyone to be part of our journey and proudly serve as an equal opportunity employer.

Please visit summitstone.org for more information about who we are.

Total Rewards

At SummitStone Health Partners, we are proud to offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support the well-being of our team members. Eligibility and pro-rated benefit levels are based on FTE (full-time equivalent) status.

Below are some of the benefits we offer:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage — including options for eligible dependents
• Mental health and wellness resources
• Short-term and long-term disability insurances
• Paid time off (PTO): Accrued vacation and personal leave based on FTE status and length of service
• Paid Sick Leave: Provided in accordance with the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act (HFWA)
• A range of voluntary benefits available to all employees
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching contributions

Health & Safety Requirement

All employees are required to receive an annual flu vaccination or have an approved exemption in place and wear a mask during flu season

Reach Out

SummitStone will provide persons with disabilities with reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or selection process, please let your recruiter know.

Questions? Please email us at View email address on ziprecruiter.com.

This position will be open for a minimum of three days and/or until a top candidate is identified.