Behavioral Health Clinical Therapist

Job Overview Location: UCHealth Anschutz Inpt Pavilion, CO, Aurora Department: IP Behavioral Unit Work Schedule: PRN, 0.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks) Shift: Days Pay: $33.82 – $50.73 per hour, depending on experience 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 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 providing 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); 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 yearly recertification to meet the BHA rules and regulations 11.9.3DE. Compensation and Benefits Performance bonus: 3‑Year Incentive Bonus pays out in October during the third year of employment. Performance‑based pay increase: annual merit pay increase for work that meets or exceeds standards. Market reviews: annual pay reviews to keep base pay competitive. Medical, dental and vision coverage. 24/7 mental health and well‑being support for employees and dependents. Discounted gym memberships and fitness resources. Free Care.com membership. Voluntary benefits: accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal plan, identity theft protection, pet insurance, auto and home insurance, and employee discount programs. Paid time off (PTO), paid family and medical leave (incl. Colorado FAMLI), leaves of absence. Basic life and accidental death & dismemberment coverage; optional buy‑up coverage. Short‑term disability and long‑term disability, with buy‑up options. 403(b) plan with employer matching; optional 457(b) plan. Flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent day‑care; health savings account available with high‑deductible plan. Education support: up to 100% of tuition, books and fees for specific degrees; up to $10,000/year pre‑paid by UCHealth for other programs; up to $5,250/year tuition reimbursement; access to LinkedIn Learning and internal professional development. Employment Status This position will be open for a minimum of three days and until a top applicant is identified. EEO Statement UCHealth is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on 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 will make reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants with disabilities unless it would impose an undue hardship on the organization. #J-18808-Ljbffr UCHealth