Mental Health Counselor

Job Description

Job Description

WHO WE ARE:

Brain injury can be hard to see and understand, but at Brain Injury Association of Colorado, we get it. We know each person with a brain injury is unique and can be struggling with so many things. Every day, we provide the support, connections, and available resources that survivors and their support network need. Because when we do, survivors of a brain injury have a chance to thrive.

WHAT YOU WILL DO TO HELP FURTHER THE BIAC MISSION:

As a Mental Health Counselor, you will provide direct mental health treatment to brain injury survivors and their caregivers. This position supports the BIAC mission by providing a person-centered approach and trauma-informed care to individuals with brain injuries or their caregivers.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide evidence-based therapeutic services with an emphasis on strength-based treatment.

  • Maintain a caseload of 25 - 30 clients and book/bill 22 - 25 individual sessions per week

  • Complete up to three intakes per week to maintain caseload.

  • Complete master treatment plan within 24 hours after completion of biopsychosocial assessment for each client to develop an appropriate Mental Health Service plan.

• Provide case management services to clients as needed or assigned.

• Provide on-going assessments, crisis intervention and case management to clients and their caregivers.

• Develop and monitor service plans, treatment progress, and maintain clinical documentation and other reporting data.

• Coordinate services in a treatment team model with internal as well as external services

• Complete and maintain documentation in a timely and accurate manner according to Federal, State and BIAC Clinical Services (BIACCS) guidelines.

• Create new contacts within appropriate software (e.g., BestNotes) including at minimum, baseline demographics, injury, and contact information.

• Within 24 - 48 hours of interacting with the client: i) update existing contacts as needed and ii) record details of client contact including type of contact, summary of activities, and therapy notes.

• Complete necessary billing requirements and maintain Medicaid, Medicare and other insurance requirements.

1. Provide timely and accurate documentation, including, but not limited to: therapy codes, diagnosis codes, duration, medical necessity, and type of therapy session.

• Assist clients with psychological development, social development, and rehabilitation.

• Participate in team/department meetings, in-services, and supervisory sessions as required.

• Provide Evidence Based treatment for a range of behavioral health, substance misuse and brain injury.

• Have a strong understanding of how to adapt service delivery to meet the client’s needs.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work or counseling required.

• Active licensure or actively pursuing licensure and at least 1,000 hours of supervised work experience.

• Three years or more of experience delivering clinical services to individuals.

• Experience with trauma-informed care, strength-based therapy interventions, and other applicable treatment modalities.

• Experience working with people with cognitive disabilities and/or behavioral health challenges.

Preferred Qualifications

• 2 years relevant experience

• Licensed Addiction Counselor

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Bilingual (English and Spanish) - preferred

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Fast paced office work environment managing multiple priorities.

Hybrid work environment - Willing and able to see clients in person up to two days per week to meet client needs.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

WHAT WE OFFER YOU:

Paid Time off includes:

• Unlimited vacation after 90 days of employment

• Paid sick/wellness time

• BIAC covers $500 toward our health insurance plans for employees, and covers the full cost for long term disability and life insurance, and we offer no cost Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Voluntary Benefits (employee paid) include:

• Financial benefits offered include 401k and Roth IRA with a discretionary match up to 3%

• Health Savings Account (HSA), dependent on health plan selection Health Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

• Dependent Care FSA for non-medical expenses Training and professional development

• Waived registration and paid participation in BIAC's annual symposium

Training and Professional Development:

• Lifelong Learning: Participate in ongoing training and professional development activities.

• CBIS certification (acquired within one year of employment and maintained through continuing education). BIAC provides training.

• Team building & cross collaborations.

BIAC is a qualified not-for-profit organization for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

EEO Statement

The Brain Injury Alliance of Colorado (BIAC) believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. BIAC is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, national origin (ancestry), marital status, genetic information, or military status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.

ADAAA Accommodations

BIAC is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our organization will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship.