Behavioral Health Therapist - First Step & Access

Behavioral Health Therapist-First Step & Access

Salary Range:

Master's Level:$58,011 - $69,618 annually based on relevant years of experience

Master's Licensed: $66,040 - $79,217 annually based on relevant years of experience

Location: Loveland & Fort Collins, Colorado

Status: Full Time, Salaried, 40 hours per week

Hours: On-site, Monday-Friday, 8:00-5:00

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:

The Behavioral Health Therapist provides same day and scheduled point-of-entry services, including screenings, assessments, treatment planning, brief therapy, referral, crisis intervention, and case management, to all ages seeking mental health and/or substance use disorder treatment. This position works closely with other internal and external providers to ensure appropriate placement in services and continuity of care. Position requires flexibility, independence, and strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.


Essential Duties:
• Direct client care includes brief therapy, care coordination, behavioral health screenings and assessments, case management, and related clinical services.
• Collaborate with other staff in a treatment team model by planning, developing, implementing, and evaluating clinical services.
• Serve as a clinical resource person to building site(s), clinical staff, case managers, medical providers, and collaterals.
• Provide ongoing care coordination within SummitStone, community agencies and resources.
• Provide crisis intervention to include crisis assessment and de-escalation.
• Train in and use evidence-based treatment models for a range of mental health and substance use disorders, including Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, Single Session Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and trauma-focused therapies.
• Concurrent clinical documentation in electronic medical record system
• Support and foster team values with peers and clinic staff, to provide support and remove barriers.
• Learn and follow professional policies and procedures.
• Maintain superior customer service for internal and external customers by providing information and answering questions/requests in timely manner.
• May participate on committees (both internal and external), in meetings, and work on projects as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:
• Master's degree in social work, counseling, psychology, or related field from an accredited college or university
• Licensure (LPC, LCSW, LMFT, LAC)
• Experience and/or coursework in working with a range of client ages and presentations.
• Proficiency in using computers and telehealth systems.
• Addictions Counselor training/certification or willingness to pursue.
• At least one year of experience with mild to severe mental illness and substance use disorders.


Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience with Trauma-Informed Care
• 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
• Paid time off (PTO): Accrued vacation and personal leave based on FTE status and length of service
• Paid Sick Leave: Provided in accordance with the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act (HFWA)
• A range of voluntary benefits available to all employees
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching contributions

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SummitStone will provide persons with disabilities reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or selection process, please let your recruiter know.


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