Bilingual Mental Health Therapist II - License Preferred

Mental Health Center of Denver; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a mission-driven organization that transforms lives in the Denver community. This role offers the opportunity to provide outpatient therapy across various age groups, focusing on a trauma-informed and culturally responsive approach. You'll work with a diverse clientele, addressing mental health needs through individual and group therapy. With a commitment to employee wellness and professional growth, this position is perfect for those passionate about making a difference in mental health services. Enjoy a supportive work environment, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits that prioritize your well-being.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

PTO and retirement matching

Licensure support

Education reimbursement up to $4000 yearly

Team activities and events

Wellness-focused culture

Mission-driven impact

Award-winning workplace

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a relevant field required.
• 1-2 years of experience in mental health preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide diagnostic mental health assessments and therapy.
• Develop treatment plans and monitor progress.
• Collaborate with partners to support client growth.

Skills

Bilingual English & Spanish

Cultural proficiency

Knowledge of psychotherapy methods

Crisis intervention skills

Interpersonal skills

Effective communication skills

Understanding of trauma-informed care

Education

Master’s degree in psychology, social work, counseling

Licensed or within 6 months of licensure

Tools

Computers

Office/clerical equipment

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY: This position is located within WellPower’s Clinical and Community Department and is a member of the El Centro de las Familias team. We serve people across the lifespan, working through a trauma-informed, strengths-based, relational, culturally attuned, and community responsive lens. The position provides outpatient therapy across the lifespan to children, youth, adults, couples, and families. These services are uniquely tailored to the needs of each individual or family being served. This position provides a wide range of interventions that include (but are not limited to): diagnostic mental health assessments; individual, family, play, couples, and group psychotherapy; connection to case management support and psychiatric services; crisis intervention; coordination and ongoing communication with appropriate collaterals. The individuals and families we work with present with a broad range of bio-psycho-social and mental health needs including trauma, depression, anxiety, attachment, family dynamics, and substance use, among others. This position is also responsible for maintaining compliance with documentation standards for all work performed.

ABOUT EL CENTRO DE LAS FAMILIAS:El Centro de las Familias is a multicultural group of providers and supportive staff who offer Spanish/English bilingual integrated outpatient services across the lifespan, ages 5 years and up. We bring a trauma-informed, strengths-based, relational, and culturally responsive lens to our work with families from Latino/a/x, Hispanic, and Chicano/a/x communities. Common themes we explore are migration and immigration, acculturation, grief and loss, intergenerational trauma, interpersonal violence, navigating systemic and structural barriers, and experiences of environmental stressors.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide diagnostic mental health assessments as well as individual, family, play, couple, and/or group psychotherapy along with crisis intervention and case management support to assigned individual/ family.
• Develop treatment plans; monitor treatment progress and follow-up as clinically indicated.
• Facilitate the individual and/or family’s growth and development with an emphasis on strengths, culture, resiliency, and wellbeing.
• Collaborate with internal and external partners to support the growth and development of those we serve.
• Facilitate the coordination of services for individuals/ families with supplemental needs in psychiatric, case management, and medical domains.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation consistent with WellPower standards.

• Participate in team/department meetings, trainings, and supervisory sessions as required.
• Maintain a trauma informed environment of wellbeing.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Master’s degree in psychology, social work, counseling, or other human services field required.
• Licensed or within 6 months of licensure preferred
• 1 to 2 years of experience in mental health or human services preferred.

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES:

• Bilingual English & Spanish required.
• Cultural proficiency working alongside the Latino/a/x, Hispanic, and Chicano/a/x communities.
• Knowledge of methods of psychotherapy.
• Knowledge of community resources.
• Openness to working with people ages 5 years and older and ability to develop proficiency in serving people across the lifespan.
• Ability to assess crisis situations and intervene appropriately.
• Familiarity with the DSM V and diagnostic techniques.
• Understanding the right of people served to privacy and confidentiality (basic HIPAA principles).
• Ability to hold a strengths-based and person-defined approach.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively on a team.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills in English and Spanish.
• Knowledge and understanding of trauma-informed care principles/practices.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None

MACHINES AND EQUIPMENT TO BE USED: Computers, calculators, fax machines, copiers, telephone and a variety of other office/clerical equipment.

TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Ability to sit, stand, bend and reach, drive, operate standard office equipment such as phone, computer, facsimile, copier/printer, and other business machines. Occasional lifting up to 40 lbs.

TYPICAL MENTAL DEMANDS: Ability to give, receive and analyze information, formulate work plans, prepare written materials and articulate goals and action plans. Must understand people from different backgrounds and be able to communicate effectively with them.

WORKING CONDITIONS: 40 hours per week - The team currently works a hybrid schedule with most full-time team members working at least 3 days per week in person. In-person work is based out of WellPower’s North Federal location, 1405 N. Federal Blvd., Denver, CO 80204 and office-based co-locations at community partner sites.

We will be conducting rolling review of applications as we receive them starting on May 16th, 2025. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply before then.

Learn more about WellPower:

Pay Range & Benefits:

Mental Health Therapist II (Master’s) - $30.05/hr

LPC - $33.44/hr - $33.94/hr

Language Differential - $1/hr - $2.50/hr

WellPower is committed to fair and equitable hiring with salaries based on relevant factors, such as work experience, education, and certification/licensure (rather than wage history). Toward the principle of equal pay for equal work, we post and hire within defined hiring salary ranges. We ask all applicants to carefully review the hiring salary range for each posted job opportunity, as we will not hire outside the predetermined range.

All full-time, benefits eligible employees will be eligible for WellPower’s benefits plan. For a full description of benefit offerings, please visit: https://wellpower.org/workplace-of-choice/.

Why else might you want to consider working at WellPower?

Join a workplace where purpose meets passion!

• Mission-Driven Impact: Be part of meaningful work that transforms lives and strengthens the Denver community.
• Wellness-Focused Culture: Thrive in an organization that prioritizes your self-care and well-being.
• Award-Winning Workplace: Proudly named a Top Workplace by The Denver Post for 11 consecutive years.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Access medical, dental, vision insurance, PTO, and retirement matching—available at just 30 hours per week.
• Competitive Pay: Our $26.72/hour minimum wage ensures fair compensation for all employees.
• Licensure Support: Free supervision for LCSWs, LPCs, and LMFTs.
• Team Activities: Connect with colleagues through fun leagues like bowling, volleyball, dragon boat racing, and more!
• 501(c) Non-Profit Organization: Qualifying non-profit for PSLF program.
• Education Reimbursement: Up to $4000 in tuition reimbursement yearly for active students.

Tuberculosis (TB) screening, testing - TB screening and testing, is requiredand must be completed prior to hire ( i.e., preplacement), and maintained during employment.