Licensed Therapist

Licensed Mental Health Therapist

Compensation: $55 per session; paid bi-weekly Employment Type: W-2 Full-Time - ~26 sessions/week (Exempt) or W-2 Part-Time - ~13 sessions/week (Non-Exempt) Employee Schedule: Build your own schedule - office hours include: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm Location: This is a hybrid role based out of Denver, CO

Role Summary

We are seeking a Licensed Therapist (LMFT, LCSW, LPC, LPCC) to become a part of the Denver Wellness Associates team! Your focus will be on providing high quality, outpatient, patient care as part of a team. You will provide diagnostic evaluations and subsequent focused treatment using a variety of evidenced-based treatment interventions and various treatment modalities including individual, family, marital, and group psychotherapies. In this position, you will meet with clients, analyze their mental health status, and develop a course of therapy to address their issues. You may work with clients who have substance abuse issues, depression, anxiety, or eating disorders. You should have some experience with a wide variety of patients and conditions. Our ideal applicant has a master's degree in psychology or social work and a license from the state. Clinical experience and CBT or DBT experience is also a requirement.

Licensed Therapist Responsibilities

• Receives referrals from physicians and mid-level providers.
• Perform initial evaluations of client needs and develop customized treatment plans.
• Provide counseling/talk therapy to scheduled patients utilizing professional counseling standards.
• Formulates differential diagnosis of mild to moderate mental health conditions.
• Formulates short-term and long-term counseling plans for patients under care.
• Consults with medical director and other providers regarding complex patients and regarding prescription medications prescribed by providers.
• Identify patients with urgent mental health conditions (e.g. suicidal, homicidal, psychotic, etc.) and make appropriate referrals to available emergency or psychiatric treatment facilities.
• Provide written document of counseling sessions, assessments, interventions
• Prepares and conducts group counseling utilizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).
• Establishes systematic follow-up for evaluation of the plan of care and reassesses and modifies the plan, as necessary, including initiation of referrals and consultation with other health care providers as appropriate.
• Assures patient and family teaching is adequate to manage the treatment plan.
• Maintain appropriate documentation of clinical and counseling services, including all necessary billing information.
• Maintain and update professional knowledge and proficiency through continuing education, staff meetings, workshops.

Compensation & Benefits

• Compensation: $55 per session; paid bi-weekly; estimated annual earning potential of up to $80,000/year
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and eligible dependents*
• HSA (with employer contribution) and FSA options to help manage healthcare and dependent care expenses*
• Employer-paid life insurance and AD&D coverage*
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with confidential mental health and life support resources*
• Generous paid time off and additional paid holidays*
• Case consultation with colleagues
• Weekly, clinical supervision and ongoing support as required for clinical licensure
• Continuing Education allowance
• Billing, credentialing, scheduling, and intake support
• Flexible scheduling and telehealth options *Indicates benefits available only to full-time W-2 Employees

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's or doctoral degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, Marriage & Family Therapy, or related field
• Active, unrestricted license: LCSW, LMFT, LPC, or LPCC in Colorado
• Strong background in evidence-based practices (e.g., CBT, DBT, EMDR, ACT)
• Ability to provide therapy independently
• Comfort using an EHR and telehealth platforms with adherance to HIPAA
• Experience conducting psychotherapy with specific populations (children, adolescents, trauma, couples, etc.
• Experience in outpatient or group practice settings
• Demonstrates positive behavior, attitude, and commitment as documented by supervising physician, patient satisfaction surveys, and feedback from other personnel.
• Work with physicians, mid-levels and other members of medical care teams to evaluate patient conditions and develop comprehensive care plans.
• Demonstrates positive teamwork, cooperative efforts, prompt and attentive service to patients and colleagues.