Counselor

Job DetailsJob Location: Colorado Springs Pikes Peak Location - Colorado Springs, CO 80909 Position Type: Full Time Salary Range: $66,560.00 - $76,544.00 Salary

MISSION: Improving lives, optimizing wellness, promoting independence

COMPETENCIES:

• Technical Expertise
• Problem Solving
• Teamwork
• Effective Communication
• Results Oriented
• Personal Credibility
• Quality Focus
• People Focus
• Flexibility

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Conducts psychosocial, behavioral, and neuropsychological assessments of program participants and writes professional reports that are accurate and timely.
• Evaluates the needs of each participant and develops a treatment plan appropriate to the participants goals and level of functioning, mental health or cognitive status and care needs.
• Participates in daily IDT meetings and is prepared to share necessary information to support the teams efforts in integrated care management.
• Assists in the care coordination between assisted living and skilled facilities on the behalf of participants.
• Assists with the collection of data on health services and participant outcomes, especially as it related to goals, group progress and any research projects.
• Coordinates ongoing training programs for both internal and external customers on behavioral health issues, as requested.
• Responds to previously active participants in moments of crisis, even if they are not currently seeking counseling.
• Keeps thorough and accurate progress notes and submits them within the specified time frames.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in the state of Colorado required
• A minimum of one-year experience working with the frail/elderly population required
• Experience with severe and persistent mental illness and personality disorders required
• Thorough working knowledge of the DSM-V/ICD-10 codes required
• Experience working in a non-restraint, person-centered environment required
• CACII preferred
• Experience and training in Dialectic Behavior Therapy, Substance Abuse, and trauma-informed counseling highly desired
• Experience charting in and electronic health record highly desired

Benefits

• Medical and Prescription Drug
• Dental
• Vision Care
• Wellness Program
• Telemedicine Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Savings Account
• Company Paid Basic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
• Company Paid Long-Term Disability
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Voluntary Short-Term Disability
• Accidental Injury Insurance
• Critical Illness
• Hospital Indemnity
• 403(b) Savings Plan
• Legal Shield and IDShield
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Time-Off plan.

Such benefits are based on applicable state law and factors such as pay classification (full-time, part-time, or PRN/casual), job grade and length of service.