Behavioral Health Clinician - General Practitioner

Nielsen Psychological Services; Lakewood (CO); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in mental health care is seeking licensed clinicians to provide therapy services. This role offers flexibility with a hybrid model of in-person and telehealth sessions. You will work under the guidance of an experienced clinical psychologist, gaining access to administrative support and resources. Ideal candidates are entrepreneurial, with a passion for helping others, and must possess strong communication skills and cultural competency. Join a supportive team dedicated to evidence-based practices and make a meaningful impact in the lives of clients.

Benefits

Flexible Scheduling

Supervision and Guidance

Access to Administrative Support

Compensated Growth Opportunities

Qualifications

• Must be a licensed LPC, LMFT, or LCSW in Colorado.
• Strong communication skills and cultural competency required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct individual therapy sessions and develop treatment plans.
• Complete assessments and monitor client progress.

Skills

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Cultural Competency

Knowledge of Psychiatric Diagnosis

CBT/DBT/ACT Familiarity

Trauma Experience

Education

MA

PsyD

PhD

Job description

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Education Requirements:MA, PsyD, PhD

Licensure: Must be a Licensed or License eligible LPC/LCSW/LMFT (or similar) in the State of Colorado.

Nielsen Psychological Services is grounded in the Behaviorism approach, with a deep commitment to evidence-based care and practical solutions. All clinicians are expected to work within this framework.

We are seeking licensed entrepreneurial clinicians looking to carve out their own speciality under the guidance of Dr. Nielsen, who boasts 28-years of experience in crisis response, violence prevention, and trauma care.

The clinician will provide therapy services to adults and/or adolescents (13+). This is a contracted full-time or part-time role in an insurance-based practice. Our office will provide access to services for scheduling, billing, and administrative needs. There is office space available for in-person sessions on a part-time basis, clients will be seen largely via telehealth.

Credentialing:

The therapist must be credentialed or eligible to be credentialed with major insurance panels. Credentialing support is provided by our office staff, though the process can take up to 2 months and must be completed prior to seeing clients.

Compensation:

Session-based percentage rate, commensurate with experience.

Qualifications:

• Must be a licensed LPC, LMFT, or LCSW in the state of Colorado. (No interns please)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; familiarity with other languages is a plus.
• Strong cultural competency
• Knowledge and understanding of psychiatric diagnosis, terminology, and medical record charting basics.
• Familiarity with CBT/DBT/ACT, and other behaviorally-based treatment modalities
• Experience or comfort working with trauma, suicidal ideation, depression, and anxiety

Key Client-Facing Responsibilities:

• Conduct individual therapy sessions (Preferred, but not required - interest or experience with couples therapy)
• Complete screening instruments and assessments as necessary
• Develop treatment planning and therapy notes in a timely manner in the provided electronic medical record
• Identify psychological, emotional or behavioral issues
• Diagnose psychological, emotional or behavioral disorders
• Monitor client progress through regular meetings or sessions

Company Expectations:

• Weekly all-hands meetings to discuss high-touch cases and organizational updates (virtual or in-person)
• Participate in monthly one-on-one meetings with Dr. Nielsen (in-person)

What we offer:

• Flexible scheduling and hybrid in-person/telehealth model
• Excellent rates with major insurance companies
• Supervision, guidance, and consultations with Dr. Nielsen as needed
• Access to administrative programs (scheduling, credentialing, billing, etc.)
• A opportunity to further develop your speciality under a seasoned Clinical Psychologist
• Additional compensated growth opportunities in crisis work, research projects, first-responder support, and more

Requirements:

• Provide your own laptop, cell phone, and reliable transportation
• Ability to be accessible on a regular basis for patients
• Physically located in the state of Colorado

This description is intended to provide only the basic guidelines for meeting job requirements. Responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities, and working conditions may change as the practice’s needs evolve.

Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of every job.

**CV/Resume and Cover Letter is required to apply.

Learn more about the practice at https://nielsenpsychservices.com/

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Mental Health Care

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