Primary Therapist Youth Recovery Center (YRC)

Job Description

Job Description

Western Colorado's premier healthcare facility, Valley View Hospital has opportunity's
for full-time Primary Therapist's in the Youth Recovery Center (YRC).

This position utilizes a variety of treatment approaches to work with chemically dependent adolescents. Coordinates the overall treatment for the client during their stay at the YRC. Delivers individual and group therapy. The YRC is a unique, in-hospital residential treatment program that will be helping adolescents, ages 15-18, work through substance addiction recovery and address mental health needs.

This is a full-time position - working 40 hours/week.

As the Primary Therapist you will:

1. Deliver individual, family, and group therapy addressing substance use, co-occurring disorders, cravings management, refusal skills, and relapse prevention.
2. Coordinate all phases of client care, including assessment, treatment planning, discharge preparation, and aftercare follow up.
3. Apply Wraparound principles to empower families, build strengths, increase independence, and expand access to community resources.
4. Assess risk, respond to crises, and exercise sound clinical judgment to ensure safety and therapeutic progress.
5. Maintain consistent communication with families, YRC staff, and community partners to support continuity of care.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in clinical counseling, Social Work or Marriage and Family Therapy (LPC, LCSW, LMFT) is required.
• Active Colorado licensure (DORA): Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Social Worker, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Professional Counselor, or Psychologist is preferred.
• CAC Certification is strongly preferred; or actively working towards in an agreed timeframe.
• BLS certification through the AHA.
• Experience with adolescents and/or addiction recovery is preferred.

SALARY RANGE

• Licensed: ‎$32.68 - $48.06/hour
• Supervised: $24.84 - $36.52/hour
• Starting wage dependent upon experience, education, and skill set

BENEFITS

• Medical, Dental and Vision coverage including coverage for eligible dependents
• Employer paid basic life coverage with buy-up coverage options
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for health care and dependent care.
• Time away from work: paid time off (PTO), paid family and medical leave (inclusive of Colorado FAMLI), Paid Sick/Bereavement Leave under Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act (HFWA), leaves of absence.
• Tuition Assistance Available
• Retirement Plan 401(a)
• Retirement Plan 403(b) plans with employer matching contributions.
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discount on Valley View Medical Services
• Employee voluntary benefits such as Discounted RFTA bus passes, discounted gym memberships, Corporate Ski passes, free car seat for new Valley View babies born or adopted by Valley View employee(s)
• Free Use of Sunlight and Aspen SkiCo day passes, based on availability.

Loan Repayment:

Valley View is a qualifying employer for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program!

APPLICATION SUBMISSION END DATE

This position will be open for a minimum of three days and until a top applicant is identified.

About Us
At Valley View Hospital in Glenwood Springs, Colorado, we provide a healing environment of nurturing, compassionate and personalized care, along with state-of-the-art technology and a team of professionals committed to patient care excellence. Located between Aspen and Vail, along the Colorado River, Glenwood Springs is a mecca for outdoor adventures in our beautiful mountains. When you are looking to relax, we also have the largest hot springs pool in the world. As a community with a population of about 10,000, Glenwood Springs is an ideal size.

Valley View Hospital offers exceptional benefits, including a robust health and dental plan; vision and life insurance; defined contribution pension plan; 403(b); and generous accrual of vacation/sick days. Relocation and other financial assistance may apply, along with many more employee perks.