Licensed Professional Counselor/Addictions Therapist

Job Description

Job Description

Colorado Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate (LPCC)/Licensed Professional Counselors (LPC)

KHESED provides outpatient mental health therapy for the underinsured, and we prioritize kindness, accessibility, and inclusivity in the way that we grow. We believe that clients and clinicians thrive when outpatient mental health therapy is affordable, reciprocal and sustainable. 

Job Responsibilities:

• Believe in KHESED’s mission, vision and values.
• Offer specialized services for young children (0-8yrs) in the Trinidad community .
• Travel once a week to Trinidad, Colorado to maintain a caseload of up to 6 clinical hours per week. 
• Provide in-person and virtual services in Trinidad, Colorado.
• Meet with an assigned licensed supervisor for monthly individual supervision, and attend monthly group consultation and training. All supervision and training are free to the LPCC.

Tasks:

• Maintain all forms of communication within two business days with KHESED and all assigned clients.
• Offer evidence based therapy in compliance with the ethical standards of the mental health profession.
• Manage the cleanliness of any assigned KHESED location.
• Work with the operations team to learn and appropriately navigate all telehealth technology and electronic case management systems.
• Attend all required meetings and training on scheduled Tuesdays.
• Work with the operations team to determine a schedule that allows you to feel like a human being while still meeting your minimum hours.
• Uphold KHESED’s values as you interact with clients and clinicians.
• Serve as the point of contact for the Trinidad site, communicating any site changes or needs to the Operations team. 

Skills and Qualifications:

• Provide the highest quality of mental health services in compliance with HIPAA and DORA ethical and legal guidelines.
• Possess a valid, active LPCC/LPC licensure issued by the State of Colorado.
• Completion of a Master’s Degree in mental health.
• Manage technology to provide remote and local high quality and confidential virtual mental health services.
• Engage clinical work from a designated KHESED location once in-person services begin again.

Payment:

• Fee for service 1099 contract at a rate of $48-$66 per session hour (depending on qualifications)
• A travel stipend will be provided for the therapist’s commute to Trinidad.