Behavioral Health Therapist

THERAPEUTIC ALTERNATIVES INC; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Behavioral Health Therapist at THERAPEUTIC ALTERNATIVES INC will provide direct therapy and case management to youth in community settings, schools, and community centers across Colorado. This role emphasizes equity and trauma‑informed approaches to support at‑risk youth.

Qualifications include a Master’s in Social Work or related field; licensure preferred; Spanish language a plus; experience with youth and families; strong communication and cultural competency are required.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work or related field.
• Spanish speaking preferred
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Experience working with youth and families.
• Knowledge of adolescent/family dynamics, substance abuse and trauma issues.
• Cultural competency with Black/Latinx and LGBTQ+ youth.

Responsibilities

• Perform therapy, assessment, and case management services.
• Provide assessment, treatment, and training services at community locations/schools.
• Conduct therapeutic groups on a variety of topics.
• Maintain complete, accurate, and timely written documentation.
• Participate in agency meetings, behavioral health staffings, and supervision.
• Demonstrate knowledge of agency policies, practices, and services.
• Commit to Positive Youth Development, Restorative Justice and Trauma-Informed practices.
• Complete tasks assigned by the Behavioral Health Supervisor.
• Average minimum 19 billable hours per week as directed by supervisor.
• Support relationships with assigned schools and interdisciplinary teams.

Skills

Verbal & written communication

Youth work experience

Cultural competency

Trauma-informed

Restorative Justice

Education

Master’s degree in Social Work or related field

Job description

Description

The Behavioral Health Therapist will provide direct therapy and case management services to clients in the community, at schools and the community center.

Job Description

Job Description

Description

The Behavioral Health Therapist will provide direct therapy and case management services to clients in the community, at schools and the community center.

Responsibilities

Perform the following from a racial, gender, sexuality, and ability equity lens:

• Average the number of billable hours of direct service per week as directed by supervisor in work plan (minimum 19).
• Perform a variety of therapy, assessment, and case management services.
• Provide assessment, treatment, and training services at community locations/schools
• Conduct therapeutic groups on a variety of topics
• Support and facilitate relationships with assigned schools, including participation in an interdisciplinary team within the school or other community locations regarding social emotional needs of students.
• Maintain complete, accurate, and timely written documentation of all services provided.
• Actively participate in all agency meetings, behavioral health staffings, and supervision.
• Demonstrate knowledge of Alternatives, Inc. policies, practices, and services.
• Demonstrate a commitment to Positive Youth Development, Restorative Justice and Trauma Informed practices.
• Complete in a timely fashion all other tasks as assigned by the Behavioral Health Supervisor.

Requirements

Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in Social Work or related field.
• Clinical licensure in field of Study Preferred (LCSW, LCPC)
• Spanish speaking preferred
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Past experience working with youth.
• Knowledge of adolescent/family dynamics, substance abuse and trauma issues.
• Cultural competency with Black/Latinx and LGBTQ+ youth.
• Interest and commitment to working in a community-based youth service agency.
• Consistently learning and working within the following frameworks: Anti-oppression, Positive Youth Development, Trauma-informed and Balanced and Restorative Justice.
• Skilled at working with young people at high risk for juvenile justice and child welfare system involvement
• The COVID vaccine is mandatory for all employees to the full extent permissible under applicable law