Family Services Therapist & Program Innovator

Ava Health; Grand Junction (CO); On-site; USD 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Ava Health in Grand Junction, CO seeks a licensed Family Services Therapist to lead the organization's family programming across the continuum of care. You will provide family therapy, couples counseling, psychoeducation, and family systems interventions while collaborating with the clinical team.

Ideal candidates are licensed in CO (LMFT/LPC/LCSW or equivalent), experienced in family therapy and group programming, and eager to design innovative family experiences, multi-family programming, and

Qualifications

• Active licensure in Colorado as an LMFT, LPC, LCSW, or equivalent independent behavioral health license required.
• Experience providing family therapy and/or couples counseling.
• Strong understanding of family systems theory and evidence-based family interventions.
• Collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary treatment team.
• Excellent communication, organization, and clinical documentation skills.
• Experience developing groups or clinical curriculum is preferred.
• Ability to design innovative programming engaging clients and families.
• Experience with mental health and/or substance use disorders preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide family therapy and couples counseling for clients and their support systems.
• Assess family dynamics and develop family systems interventions that support treatment goals.
• Develop and facilitate psychoeducational groups for clients and their families.
• Lead family support groups that foster education, communication, and connection.
• Design, coordinate, and facilitate multi-day family intensive programs.
• Collaborate with therapists, case managers, nursing, medical providers, and leadership to integrate family involvement into treatment planning.
• Provide consultation and support to the clinical team regarding family systems, family engagement, and complex family dynamics.
• Help develop and expand Ava Health's family programming through innovative, evidence-informed approaches.

Skills

Family therapy

Couples counseling

Psychoeducation

Group programming

Clinical documentation

Education

Colorado LMFT/LPC/LCSW license (or equivalent)

Job description

Ava Health in Grand Junction, CO seeks a licensed Family Services Therapist to lead the organization's family programming across the continuum of care. You will provide family therapy, couples counseling, psychoeducation, and family systems interventions while collaborating with the clinical team.

Ideal candidates are licensed in CO (LMFT/LPC/LCSW or equivalent), experienced in family therapy and group programming, and eager to design innovative family experiences, multi-family programming, and