Behavioral Health Clinical Therapist - Direct Patient Care

UCHealth (Colorado); Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 47,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

403(b) with employer matching

PTO & family leave

Life & disability insurance

Wellness benefits

Tuition assistance

PSLF program

Job summary

UCHealth in Aurora, Colorado is seeking a Behavioral Health Clinical Therapist to provide counseling and therapy for patients in both individual and group settings on a full-time basis. You will interview and assess patients and families, coordinate services, and participate in care conferences to evaluate progress within a multidisciplinary team.

The role requires a Master's degree in a relevant field and state licensure (LCSW/LPC/MFT/ACD) or equivalent, plus life-support certification as

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or a related field.
• State licensure as LCSW, LPC, MFT, or Licensed Addiction Counselor (ACD), or other licensure/certification may be acceptable as approved by department leadership.
• Relevant life support certification and relevant certification as determined at position level.

Responsibilities

• Implements counseling/therapy for assigned patients in both individual and group settings.
• Interviews and assesses patients and/or patient's family, caregivers, and/or legal representatives.
• Determines, provides and/or arranges for needed internal and external services/interventions; participates in case reviews/care conferences to evaluate progress.
• Assists with discharge planning and processes, including identification of community-based resources, and provides referrals as part of the discharge plan.

Skills

Therapy

Counseling

Patient assessment

Education

Master's degree in Social Work / Counseling / Psychology

Job description

UCHealth in Aurora, Colorado is seeking a Behavioral Health Clinical Therapist to provide counseling and therapy for patients in both individual and group settings on a full-time basis. You will interview and assess patients and families, coordinate services, and participate in care conferences to evaluate progress within a multidisciplinary team.

The role requires a Master's degree in a relevant field and state licensure (LCSW/LPC/MFT/ACD) or equivalent, plus life-support certification as