Counselor, Unlicensed (62384)

Diversus Health; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 36,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) match

Vacation & sick time

Long-term disability

Holidays with floating holidays

EAP

Professional development funds

Training program

Second language bonus

Job summary

Diversus Health in Colorado Springs is seeking an in-person Unlicensed Counselor for a Full-Time role at Lighthouse 115 Parkside, CO 80910. Schedule is 40 hours weekly (Wed–Sat, 7AM–5PM). This non-exempt position offers day shifts and overtime eligibility.

As part of a multi-disciplinary team, you will conduct diagnostic assessments, provide individual/group/family therapy, and support crisis de-escalation with emphasis on upcoming licensure within two years.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in counseling, social work, or related behavioral health field.
• Must obtain licensure within two years for continued employment.
• Must have sufficient language skills and be able to communicate both verbally and in writing.
• Must possess basic computer skills and type 25+ w.p.m. for the input and output of client information, using electronic health record.
• Experience working therapeutically with specified population.
• Experience using various treatment modalities appropriate for specified population, utilizing strength-based therapeutic approaches.

Responsibilities

• Provides effective same day access diagnostic assessments to include psycho-social history, diagnostic justification and conceptualization of client needs to drive treatment planning and quality of care.
• Completes comprehensive assessments for intake diagnostics, safety and risk management, and treatment planning that is strengths-based and culturally inclusive of client preferences.
• Effectively develops and communicates treatment recommendations to clients that are grounded in diagnostic evidence and measured by clinical outcome tools.
• Provides expert, quality, and transparent individual, group and family therapy that is evidence based and outcomes informed.
• Engages at risk clients with strategic safety planning and interventions that deescalate and stabilize them.
• Develops safety plans and completes crisis-related documentation in a timely fashion.
• Maintains clinical documentation in compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Utilizes client feedback mechanisms to assess treatment progress and recommends lengths of stay/treatment modalities.

Education

Master's Degree in counseling, social work, or related behavioral health field

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Lighthouse 115 Parkside - Colorado Springs, CO 80910, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: $26.35 - $29.67 Hourly, Job Shift: Day, Position Title:Counselor, Unlicensed

Location:Colorado Springs, CO (In-person)

Employment Type:Full-Time

Schedule:40 hours per week (Wednesday - Saturday 7AM - 5PM)

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt - This position is classified as Non-Exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act and is eligible for overtime pay.

Join the Diversus Health Team

Where Your Career Meets Purpose and Well-being!

At Diversus Health, we’re dedicated to transforming mental and behavioral healthcare to improve lives. Our mission is to provide trusted, affordable, and personalized care that empowers individuals to lead healthier, more fulfilling lives. And we’re doing it with a team of passionate professionals who believe in the power of making a difference every day.

When you join our team, you’re not just another employee- you’re a part of a community that values your growth, well-being, and success.

We live by our Core Values:

• Teamwork–We achieve more together.
• Solution-Minded–We embrace problems as opportunities.
• Impactful–We inspire positive outcomes.
• Integrity–We commit to do what is right.

These values guide everything we do- from how we treat each other to how we care for our clients. They reflect our culture and our unwavering dedication to building a truly healthy society.

Benefits

• Exceptional Health Benefits(medical, dental, vision)- comprehensive coverage for you and your family’s health needs.
• 401(k) Company Match with 4% fully vested- planning for your future made easier.
• Generous Vacation & Sick Time- because we know work-life balance is essential for your well-being.
• Paid Long-Term Disability Coverage- peace of mind for those unexpected times when you need it.
• Paid Holidays including 3 Floating Holidays- take the time you need to recharge on your terms.
• Employee Assistance Program- including free therapy access to support your mental health.
• Professional Development Funds- we invest in your growth through courses, conferences, and certifications.
• Robust Training Program- get the skills and knowledge you need to excel in your career.
• Second Language Monthly Bonus(subject to assessment)- for those with bilingual skills, earn extra for your ability to connect with more individuals.

Qualifications

Position Title:Counselor, Unlicensed

Location:Colorado Springs, CO (In-person)

Employment Type:Full-Time

Schedule:40 hours per week, schedule set by supervisor

Job Summary

As an integral member of a multi-disciplinary team, the Unlicensed Counselor provides expert, quality, and transparent clinical mental health and substance use services to meet needs of Diversus Health’s clients. Clinical work may include but is not limited to completing diagnostic assessments, individual, group or family therapy and providing crisis de-escalation/stabilization as needed. Renders services to clients and/or their families in various settings, to include but not limited to outpatient, inpatient, home or community-based environments.

In addition to providing quality care, focus in this role is achieving licensure while developing confidence in clinical skills sets and professional competencies.

Essential Functions – Clinical Care

• Provides effective same day access diagnostic assessments to include psycho-social history, diagnostic justification and conceptualization of client needs to drive treatment planning and quality of care.
• Completes comprehensive assessments for intake diagnostics, safety and risk management, and treatment planning that is strengths-based and culturally inclusive of client preferences.
• Effectively develops and communicates treatment recommendations to clients that are grounded in diagnostic evidence and measured by clinical outcome tools.
• Provides expert, quality, and transparent individual, group and family therapy that is evidence based and outcomes informed. May include treatment of co-occurring (MH and SUD) clients.
• Provides treatment that involves the client as co-owner of their treatment plan and drives care based on and measured by client feedback about quality of care, therapeutic rapport, and status of symptoms.
• Engages at risk clients with strategic safety planning and interventions that deescalate and stabilize them.
• Develops safety plans that balance risk assessment with client strengths, support systems, and supervisor feedback as needed. Completes all crisis-related documentation in clear, comprehensive, and timely fashion.
• Ensures all clinical documentation is completed in a timely manner and meets quality standards, in compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Demonstrates multicultural awareness and sensitivity to client treatment preferences.
• Utilizes client feedback mechanisms to assess treatment progress, level of motivation, treatment preferences, and recommends lengths of stay/ treatment modalities by balancing these factors in clinically appropriate ways.
• Maintains effective relationship with operations staff to understand caseload, including how to maximize scheduling to increase client engagement including discharging clients after clinically appropriate intervals of care.
• Utilizes data to maximize care delivery and productivity opportunities and demonstrates understanding of caseload dynamics i.e. LOS, clinical complexity, service delivery intervals.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Master's Degree in counseling, social work, or related behavioral health field (M.A., M.S., MSW, MFT).
• Must obtain licensure within two (2) years for continued employment.
• Must have sufficient language skills and be able to communicate both verbally and in writing to accurately and professionally implement and document the services provided to clients.
• Must possess basic computer skills and type 25+ w.p.m. for the input and output of client information, using electronic health record.
• Must be able to perform and understand active listening, ethical conduct, social perception, service orientation, complex problem solving, writing, monitoring, judgment and decision-making skills.
• Experience working therapeutically with specified population.
• Experience using various treatment modalities appropriate for specified population, utilizing strength-based therapeutic approaches.
• Experience working in a team environment.

Your next career move starts here.

If you're passionate about community-based mental health, thrive in a collaborative environment, and are ready to make a meaningful impact- we want to hear from you.At Diversus Health, your expertise and compassion can help change lives, including your own.