Behavioral Health Therapist - Housing and Homeless Services

Job Description

Job Description

Behavioral Health Therapist - Housing and Homeless Services 

Salary Range:

• Master's Level:  $58,011 - $81,224 annually based on relevant years of experience
• Master's Licensed: $66,040 - $92,394 annually based on relevant years of experience

Location: Fort Collins, Colorado

Status: Full Time, Salaried, 40 hours per week

The salary range for this position is SummitStone’s good faith belief and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation for this position at the time of the posting. SummitStone may ultimately offer more or less than the posted range. The compensation offered to the successful applicant may vary based on factors including the applicant’s education, training, skills, experiences, and other job-related information and how relevant those are to SummitStone’s needs, aspirations, organizational priorities, and the evolving needs and delivery of services to the community that it serves.

Role Overview:

Responsible for providing on-going assessment, crisis intervention, individual, family, and group therapy as well as case management. Develops and monitors service plans, treatment progress, documents interactions and maintains clinical records and other reporting data for clients with behavioral health, disorders, and/or disabilities. Coordinates with internal as well as external supportive services to deliver needed services to client. Collaborates with treatment team providers.

This Homeless Services Team member is embedded at the Murphy Center, providing screening, assessments, resource connection, care collaboration, crisis intervention, intakes, case management, mental health services, substance use disorder services to individuals experiencing homelessness, regardless of ability to pay.  

Essential Duties:

• Provide services to clients as assigned by Administrative/Clinical Supervisor.
• Provide/facilitate a wide variety of clinical services including individual, family and group activities to achieve treatment plan goals.
• Conduct crisis intervention via telephone, face-to-face. Intervene and de-escalate crisis situations with clients. Assess the risk of harm to self or others and arrange needed resources.
• Assess behavioral health needs of clients and families; develop treatment plans and goals; Perform case management services as needed to assist clients to meet their goals; Refer clients to supportive services.
• Document treatment plans, progress reports, group notes, individual notes, case management notes, letters, faxes and phone calls in Electronic Health Record. Follow the documentation policy and procedures.
• Collaborate with partner agencies to support clients in carrying out treatment/service plans.
• Follow agency productivity standards as outlined by SummitStone Health Partners.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications: 

•    Master's degree in social work, counseling, psychology, or related field from an accredited college or university 

•    Clinical licensure (LCSW, LPC, LMFT, CAS Track) or clinical licensure candidacy 

•    Valid Colorado Driver's license or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire and a clean driving record

•    At least one year of experience in the behavioral health field

Preferred Qualifications: 

•     Bilingual/Bicultural

SummitStone will take into consideration a combination of an applicant’s education, training, skills, experiences, and other job-related information and how relevant those are to SummitStone’s needs, aspirations, organizational priorities, and the evolving needs and delivery of services to the community that it serves. The position posting describes the minimum and preferred qualifications for position and, beyond those, the candidate is responsible for making a compelling case in support of their application.  

At SummitStone Health Partners, we strive to foster trust, empower recovery, and inspire hope to strengthen and enrich our Northern Colorado community. 

We need your help to make this vision a reality.   

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone can be their authentic self. We actively seek team members with a variety of backgrounds, identities, and experiences, and we honor the whole self—embracing differences in race, ethnicity, ability, age, gender, sexual orientation, spiritual beliefs, socioeconomic status, language, and the many intersections of identity. We invite everyone to be part of our journey and proudly serve as an equal opportunity employer.

Please visit summitstone.org for more information about who we are. 

Total Rewards  

At SummitStone Health Partners, we are proud to offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support the well-being of our team members. Eligibility and pro-rated benefit levels are based on FTE (full-time equivalent) status.

Below are some of the benefits we offer:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage — including options for eligible dependents
• Mental health and wellness resources
• Short-term and long-term disability insurances