CLINICIAN - PROVISIONAL MUHR

Volunteers of America Northern Rockies; Colorado; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Volunteers of America Northern Rockies is looking for a full-time Clinician located in Colorado. This role requires providing and coordinating clinical and education-based treatment services in alignment with accreditation standards.

The ideal candidate will possess a Ph.D. or Master’s degree in a relevant field and be fully certified as a CSW, CAP, or CAPA, with strong communication and ethical practices. The position includes activities such as evaluations, counseling, and collaboration with community resources.

Qualifications

• Fully certified as a CSW, CAP, or CAPA through the Wyoming Mental Health Professions Licensing Board.
• Ph.D. or Master's degree in Counseling, Clinical Social Work, or related field from an accredited program.
• Five years of post-certification clinical experience, related to addiction disorders.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive mental health and substance abuse evaluations.
• Facilitate individual counseling and educational groups.
• Engage in ongoing professional growth and training.
• Cooperate with staff and community resources to coordinate services.

Skills

Communication

Ethical practice

Time management

Proficiency in Microsoft Suite

Education

Ph.D. or Master's in Counseling or related field

Fully certified as a CSW, CAP, or CAPA

Tools

Microsoft Suite

Zoom

Job description

Job Details

• Location: MUHR Building - Cheyenne, WY 82001
• Position Type: Full-time
• Education Level: 4 Year Degree
• Travel: Up to 25%
• Shift: Day

Summary/Objective

The Clinician provides and coordinates clinical and education-based treatment services throughout an individual's treatment, ensuring practices align with accreditation and organizational standards and person-centered care.

Essential Functions

• Provides comprehensive mental health and substance abuse evaluations, prepares detailed reports with findings and recommendations, ensures timely completion of clinical documentation, including psychosocial histories, assessments, treatment plans, admission/discharge summaries, chart documents and correspondence for assigned patients.
• Provides individual counseling and facilitates educational and counseling groups; charts activities promptly in patient records.
• Supports daytime on-call and after-hours on-call as needed.
• Enforces expectations and policies related to patient care.
• Maintains patient confidentiality.
• Engages in ongoing professional growth and effectiveness through training and staying current with trends and theories.
• Assists patients in understanding and completing therapeutic, objective-driven treatment plans.
• Cooperates with staff, community resources, and referral sources to coordinate services.
• Attends staff meetings, supervisory conferences, and clinical supervision to ensure clinic operations run smoothly.

Competencies

• Effective communicator; assertive when necessary.
• Ethical practice.
• Highly confidential.
• Calm under pressure and in crisis.
• Professional interactions with patients and team.
• Exceptional time management to meet deadlines.
• Demonstrates servant leadership and aligns with cultural values.
• Proficiency in computer software (Microsoft Suite, Zoom).

Supervisory Responsibility

No direct supervisory responsibilities; may act as coach/mentor.

Work Environment and Physical Demands

Operates in residential treatment or outpatient clinic, using standard office equipment; requires regular talking and hearing, vision, occasional lifting, bending, and prolonged computer use.

Position Type / Expected Hours of Work

Full-time; schedule includes evenings, weekends, and on-call rotations.

Travel

Minimal travel expected.

Required Education, Experience, or Eligibility Qualifications

• Fully certified as a CSW, CAP, or CAPA through the Wyoming Mental Health Professions Licensing Board, or eligible for licensure if current certification is out-of-state.
• Ph.D. or Master's degree in Counseling, Clinical Social Work, or related field from a CACREP, CORE, or CSWE accredited program.
• Meets qualifications for a substance abuse professional, clinician, or assistant per the State of Wyoming's Division of Behavioral Health Standards for the Operation of Community Mental Health and Substance Abuse Programs.

Preferred Education and Experience

Five years of post-certification clinical experience, some directly related to serving persons with addiction disorders (alcohol, drugs, gambling).

EEO Statement

Volunteers of America Northern Rockies is committed to equal opportunity for all, regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristics. Volunteers of America Northern Rockies will make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants with disabilities unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. If you are interested in applying for an employment opportunity and need a reasonable accommodation according to the ADA, please get in touch with us at 307-672-0475.