Clinical Therapist

Thrivur Health; Englewood (CO); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A behavioral health organization in Colorado is seeking a dedicated Clinical Therapist to join its team, specializing in substance use disorder and mental health treatment for justice involved clients. Responsibilities include conducting assessments, developing treatment plans, providing individual and group therapy, and collaborating with various stakeholders. Ideal candidates will have experience in addiction treatment, trauma-informed care, and a Colorado clinical license or be license eligible. This position may require outpatient clinic and community service outreach.

Qualifications

• Experience in addiction treatment with justice involved clients.
• Understanding of trauma-informed care.
• Experience in providing couples therapy.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments for substance use and mental health.
• Develop individualized treatment plans.
• Provide therapy and manage documentation in compliance with standards.
• Collaborate with case managers and external providers.

Skills

Understanding of addiction models

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Cultural competence

Ability to handle sensitive situations

Education

Valid Colorado clinical license (LPC, LAC, LCSW, LMFT)

Tools

Electronic health records (EHR)

Job description

We are seeking a dedicated full-timeClinical Therapistto join our behavioral health team specializing insubstance use disorder (SUD) and mental healthtreatment with mostly justice involved clients. This position is responsible for providing comprehensive assessments, individualized treatment planning, therapeutic interventions (individual and group therapy), and case coordination for clients struggling with substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders. The ideal candidate will have experience in addiction treatment, an understanding of trauma-informed care, experience providing couples therapy, experience with justice involved clients, and licensure (or license eligible) to practice in the state of Colorado.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct substance use and mental health assessments using ASAM criteria and other validated tools.
• Develop, implement, and regularly update individualized treatment plans that address substance use and any co-occurring behavioral health needs.
• Provide individual therapy, assessments, couples therapy, and 3-4 groups a week.
• Therapist would be involved in providing services in community correction facilities.
• Monitor client progress, update documentation in compliance with agency, state, and federal standards, and maintain confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2 regulations.
• Create monthly reports for all justice involved clients to send to referring/supervising agencies.
• Collaborate with case managers, peer support specialists, medical professionals, referring agencies, and external service providers to ensure coordinated care.
• Participate in clinical supervision, staff meetings, training, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Assist in crisis intervention and safety planning as needed.

Education & Licensure

Must possess a valid Colorado clinical license (LPC, LAC, LCSW, LMFT, or related) or be license eligible (e.g. LPCC).

Preferred Experience

• Couples therapy work
• EMDR training or training with other trauma focused modalities
• Experience with justice-involved clients

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong understanding of addiction models, relapse prevention, and harm reduction approaches.
• Proficiency in using electronic health records (EHR) and documentation systems.
• Ability to maintain professional boundaries and handle sensitive situations with discretion.
• Culturally competent with a commitment to equitable care across diverse populations.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• This position may require working in outpatient clinics, residential settings, or via telehealth.
• Occasional travel within Colorado may be required for community outreach or service delivery.
• May involve occasional evening or weekend hours depending on client needs.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under Colorado law.