Clinician II

Health Solutions West is the Western slope’s largest behavioral health care organization, covering more than 23,000 square miles across 10 counties. With over 250 employees in Western Colorado, you would be joining a mighty team of support and administrative staff, case managers, clinicians, physicians, nurses, and others in our efforts to improve the health and wellbeing of our community.Position: Clinician IILocation: Steamboat SpringsA Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) applies to onsite positions only based on applicable FTE. Telehealth employees are not eligible.Hourly employees working in Steamboat Springs receive a COLA of $1.44 per hour.Position qualifications: Master’s degree in human services or related field required. Two (2) years post-graduate experience in human services related field preferred. Licensed in the State of Colorado. Certified Addictions Counselor (CAC) designation or currently pursuing designation, depending upon program as needed.Job purpose: Under supervision, provides clinical assessment/problem identification, crisis intervention, individual, family and group therapy and case management. Develops and monitors treatment plans and progress, documents significant interactions, and maintains clinical charts and other reporting data. Works with a diverse client population in a variety of treatment approaches and/or settings.Knowledge, Skill & Ability (include materials and equipment directly used):Working knowledge of Windows based computer applications to include Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, and Internet access.Ability to operate standard office equipment including calculator, copy machine, fax and multi-line telephone.Interpersonal and communication skills to develop and maintain effective working relationships with all internal and external customers.Ability to organize and prioritize workload in a sometimes-hectic environment with frequent interruptions.Ability to work in a cooperative and collaborative manner within a clinical treatment team setting.Ability to follow and implement direction as provided by the Clinical Team and/or any Supervisor who may be designated by the Clinical Supervisor or Program Coordinator.A working knowledge of individual, group, family, and crisis treatment approaches and their application to patients with emotional and behavioral problems.Ability to produce timely and complete written documentation of clinical work in a manner consistent with providing information to others as needed or required by Colorado West policies or best practice dictates.Knowledge of mental illness, and psychopathology and associated treatment modalitiesWorking knowledge of Colorado Revised Statutes 27-10 (Mental Health Code)Knowledge of community health and mental health resources and their eligibility criteriaWorking Conditions/Physical Demands:Employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Employee is frequently required to walk, sit, stand or kneel and occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop. Must have ability to sit for longer periods of time at a computer. May be exposed to stressful situations that involve enraged, distraught and/or intoxicated individuals with possible mental disorders. Possible potential for exposure to communicable disease. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Must already be authorized to work in the US; sponsorships not available. #J-18808-Ljbffr Health-Solutions-West