Behavioral Health Clinical Therapist

Behavioral Health ClinicianLocation: UCHealth Anschutz Inpt Pavilion, CO, AuroraWork Schedule: PRN, 0.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks)Shift: DaysPay: $33.82 - $50.73 / hour. Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experienceThis position is an onsite role and does not offer a hybrid or remote optionCareer Ladder: UCHealth offers a structured way for you to grow your skills, responsibilities, and pay in this position. As you gain experience and expertise, you will have the opportunity to move through different levels of this career ladder.Summary: Provides triage, assessment and treatment to patients and families, assists with disposition planning and provision of education and resources, initiates psychiatric holds. Operates as an independently licensed behavioral health clinician.Responsibilities:Implements counseling/therapy for assigned patients in both individual and group settings. Interviews and assesses patients and/or patient's family, caregivers, and/or legal representatives.Determines, provides and/or arranges for needed internal and external services/interventions. Participates and/or arranges case reviews/care conferences to evaluate progress.Assists with discharge planning and processes, including identification of community-based resources, and provides referrals as part of the discharge plan. Assesses, collaborates and coordinates patient's discharge planning needs and readiness for discharge with other members of the care team.Utilizes appropriate teaching methods and/or referrals to ensure patient/family educational needs are met. Participates and/or trains new staff, students and interns as assigned.Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgement and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and take appropriate action.Requirements:Master's Degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or a related field.State licensure as Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT), or Licensed Addiction Counselor (ACD), or other licensure/certification may be acceptable as approved by department leadership.BLS within 30 days of hire.Advanced CPI within 30 days upon hire and then yearly recertification to meet the BHA rules and regulations 11.9.3DUCHealth promotes a culture that invests in professional success and personal well-being through a comprehensive total rewards program.Recognition: Performance bonus, performance-based pay increase, market reviews.Health and well-being: Medical, dental and vision coverage, access to mental health support, discounted gym memberships, free Care.com membership, voluntary benefits, time away from work, employer-provided life and disability coverage.Retirement and savings: 403(b) plan with employer matching contribution, additional 457(b) plan, flexible spending accounts, health savings account.Education and career growth: Access to academic degrees and certificate programs, up to 100% tuition, books and fees paid, access to LinkedIn Learning, internal professional development opportunities, assistance with Public Service Loan Forgiveness.Eligibility for some programs is based on an employee's scheduled work hours.UCHealth always welcomes talent. This position will be open for a minimum of three days and until a top applicant is identified.UCHealth recognizes and appreciates the rich array of talents and perspectives that equal employment and diversity can offer our institution. As an equal opportunity employer, UCHealth is committed to making all employment decisions based on valid requirements. No applicant shall be discriminated against in any terms, conditions or privileges of employment or otherwise be discriminated against because of the individual's race, color, national origin, language, culture, ethnicity, age, religion, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender, veteran status, socioeconomic status, or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state, or local law. UCHealth does not discriminate against any qualified applicant with a disability as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act and will make reasonable accommodations, when they do not impose an undue hardship on the organization.