Behavioral Health Clinician – Expressive Arts Therapist Open Rank-Instructor, Senior Instructor

Myhhhh; Aurora (CO); Vor Ort; USD 90.000 - 110.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Vision insurance

401(a) employer contributions

Paid Time Off

Vacation days

Sick days

Holiday days

Tuition benefit across CU campuses

ECO Pass

Zusammenfassung

The Marcus Institute for Brain Health (MIBH) at the University of Colorado is seeking a full‑time Behavioral Health Clinician with formal training in Expressive and/or Creative Arts Therapy. You will assess, educate, and provide therapy to patients with mild to moderate traumatic brain injury and co‑occurring conditions, on an interdisciplinary trauma‑informed care team.

The role is onsite in Aurora, CO, with opportunities to develop group and individual art therapy sessions within an

Qualifikationen

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, or Clinical Psychology and Colorado license or eligibility.
• Licensed as an ATR or ATR-BC.
• Minimum 2 years direct clinical trauma exposure experience (open rank) or 3 years (senior instructor).
• Formal training and supervised experience in Expressive Arts Therapy.
• Experience in an interdisciplinary care team.

Aufgaben

• Conduct initial health and behavior assessments for individual patients.
• Communicate assessment results to the team and patient in a professional, culturally competent manner.
• Work with the team to implement and adjust treatment plans.
• Provide individual education and trauma‑informed behavioral health treatment.
• Develop and conduct Art Therapy in IOP settings focused on self‑expression and mastery.
• Develop adjunctive art therapy assessments/sessions as needed.
• Educate individuals, groups, and families on sleep, mood, anxiety, and brain health.
• Build relationships that enable early communication of risky situations.
• Prepare timely, culturally sensitive documentation including evaluations and treatment plans.
• Assist in developing program processes, policies, and best practices.

Kenntnisse

Clinical trauma experience

ExpressiveArts therapy

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Cultural humility

Documentation/compliance

Ausbildung

Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, or Clinical Psychology

Colorado professional license (or eligibility)

Registered Art Therapist (ATR) or ATR-BC

Jobbeschreibung

Job Summary

The Marcus Institute for Brain Health (MIBH) seeks a full‑time Behavioral Health Clinician with formal training and clinical experience in Expressive and/or Creative Arts Therapy to work within an interdisciplinary, trauma‑informed care team. This dual role provides the opportunity to see individuals and groups for behavioral health assessment, psychotherapy, education, and art therapy for patients with mild to moderate traumatic brain injury (TBI) and co‑occurring psychological health conditions.

Examples of Work Performed

• Conduct initial health and behavior assessments for individual patients during the evaluation phase.
• Communicate assessment results to the interdisciplinary team and the patient in a professional and culturally competent manner (military and responder).
• Work independently and within an interdisciplinary team to implement a treatment plan and adjust it according to clinical needs of the patient.
• Provide individual education and trauma‑informed behavioral health treatment addressing a wide range of behavioral and social aspects of brain health.
• Develop and conduct Art Therapy in a group Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) setting with a focus on promoting development, self‑expression, and mastery.
• Develop and conduct individual adjunctive art therapy assessments and/or therapy sessions for patients who would benefit from an art‑based approach.
• Conduct education for individuals, groups, and family members with a focus on sleep, mood regulation, anxiety‑reduction strategies, and overall brain health.
• Build relationships with patients that foster early communication of risky situations to allow for preventative interventions.
• Prepare appropriate documentation in a timely and culturally sensitive manner including evaluations, progress notes, treatment plans, and charges.
• Assist in developing program processes, policies, procedures, and best practices.

Work Location

Onsite - this role is expected to work onsite and is located in Aurora, CO.

Why Join Us

The Department of Family Medicine (DFM) is dedicated to helping people be healthier by educating, nurturing, fostering, and enhancing those in the field of family medicine and the communities we serve. The Department has five focus areas: Patient Care, Research, Training, Community Engagement, and Our People.

Benefits

• Health insurance (multiple plan options)
• Dental insurance (multiple plan options)
• Additional insurance: disability, life, vision
• Retirement 401(a) plan - employer contributes 10% of gross pay
• Paid Time Off with accruals over the year
• Vacation days: 22 per year (maximum accrual 352 hours)
• Sick days: 15 per year (unlimited maximum accrual)
• Holiday days: 10 per year
• Tuition benefit across CU campuses
• ECO Pass - reduced rate for RTD bus and light rail service

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, or Clinical Psychology.
• Colorado professional license (or eligibility to obtain).
• Licensed as a Registered Art Therapist (ATR) or Registered Art Therapist Board Certification (ATR-BC).
• Minimum 2 years of direct clinical experience with trauma‑exposed populations (open rank) or 3 years (senior instructor).
• Formal training and supervised clinical experience in Expressive Arts Therapy.
• Experience working within an interdisciplinary care team.

Preferred Qualifications

• Clinical experience with military veterans, active‑duty servicemembers, or first responders.
• Experience working with TBI, PTSD, chronic pain, sleep disturbance, addiction, or suicidality.
• Advanced trauma certifications (EMDR, CPT, PE, sensorimotor psychotherapy).

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong clinical judgment and flexibility when working with complex trauma and neurological conditions.
• Ability to integrate verbal and non‑verbal therapeutic approaches.
• Comfort facilitating expressive arts processes with individuals and groups.
• Cultural humility and responsiveness, particularly with military and first responder populations.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work under moderate to high stress while maintaining therapeutic presence.
• Strong organizational skills and technological competence.

Anticipated Pay Range

• Clinical Instructor: $90,000 - $100,000.
• Senior Instructor: $100,000 - $110,000.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The University of Colorado (CU) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws governing non‑discrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.