Licensed Clinician- Team 227

Mental Health Center of Denver; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LAC Differential

Language Differential

Job summary

WellPower in Denver, CO is seeking a Licensed Clinician to provide diagnostic assessments and evidence-based therapy to individuals with mental illness within a clinical team. The role includes case management, treatment planning, and coordination with other WellPower programs.

The position supports supervision of interns and clinicians pursuing licensure, with opportunities for growth and specialization. Monday–Friday, 8am–5pm in-office location.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in psychology, social work, or related field.
• Licensed or license eligible (LCSW/LPC/LMFT or Licensed Psychologist).
• At least three years of experience with individuals experiencing moderate to severe mental health challenges.
• HIPAA/confidentiality and personal boundaries understanding.

Responsibilities

• Provide diagnostic mental health assessments and trauma-informed individual, family and/or group therapy and crisis intervention.
• Provide case management services to clients as needed or assigned.
• Develop treatment plans, monitor progress and follow-up as clinically indicated.
• Assist clients with psychological development, social development, and rehabilitation.
• Coordinate clients' use of WellPower programs and outside community resources.
• Facilitate coordination of medications with psychiatrists, nurses, and other resources.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical records per WellPower standards.
• Participate in team/department meetings, in-services, and supervisory sessions.
• Perform 27-10 (M-1) 'mental health hold' evaluations.
• Opportunities for supervision of interns and clinicians pursuing licensure (optional).
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Clinical assessment & DSM-5

Bilingual Spanish

Education

Master's degree in psychology, social work, or related human services field

Licensed or license-eligible (LCSW/LPC/LMFT or Licensed Psychologist)

EMDR certification (preferred)

EMDRIA Consultant certification (preferred)

Job description

WellPower envisions a community where every person's mental health is fostered through strength, resilience and hope. We empower people to overcome barriers and achieve lasting well-being through collaborative behavioral health care and comprehensive support.

Our Guiding Principles

• Person Centered. We honor people's identities, lived experience and journeys and treat every person with the dignity we all deserve.
• Exceptional Care. We offer compassionate, innovative services that meet people where they are, from immediate support to long-term recovery.
• Integrity. We operate from a deep foundation of ethical, accountable practices in all we do.
• Organizational Resilience. We meet the moment and adapt to changing contexts with collaborative creativity, agile business processes, and financial stewardship.

Position Summary

The Licensed Clinician provides direct mental health clinical assessments and treatment to individuals with mental illness. Work with others in a clinical team environment to help individuals move toward recovery.

Compensation & Benefits

• LPC/LMFT/LCSW: $34.78/hour - $72,342.40/year
• LAC Differential - $1.00
• Language Differential - $1-$2.50/hour for bilingual proficiency in Spanish or ASL
• For complete overview of our robust Benefits: https://wellpower.org/workplace-of-choice/

The posted range represents the full hiring range. Offers will not exceed this range, the majority of candidates are placed near the midpoint based on experience and qualifications.

Job Duties & Functions

• Provide diagnostic mental health assessments as well trauma informed and evidence based individual, family and/or group therapy and crisis intervention to clients .
• Provide case management services to clients as needed or assigned.
• Develop treatment plans, monitor treatment progress and follow-up as clinically indicated.
• Assist clients with psychological development, social development, and rehabilitation.
• Coordinate client's use of other WellPower programs and outside community resources.
• Facilitate the coordination of medication/medicinal needs of clients with psychiatrists, nurses, and other medical resources.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical records consistent with WellPower standards.
• Participate in team/department meetings, in-services, and supervisory sessions as required.
• Perform 27-10 (M-1) "mental health hold" evaluations.
• Opportunities for supervision of interns and clinicians working towards licensure (optional).
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements & Qualifications

• Master's degree in psychology, social work, or other related human services degree.
• LCSW, LPC, LMFT Licensed, Licensed Psychologist or license eligible
• At least three years' experience working with individuals experiencing moderate to severe mental health challenges.
• Clinical assessment and diagnostic skills utilizing the DSM – 5.
• Must have a clear understanding of HIPAA, confidentiality and personal boundaries.
• Ability to navigate an electronic medical record and utilize technology effectively.
• Bilingual Spanish preferred
• Certified in EMDR (preferred).
• Certified EMDRIA Consultant ( preferred)

Work Location

4455 E 12th Ave Denver, CO 80220

Shift/Hours

Monday-Friday, 8 am- 5 pm

Physical Requirements

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

Learn more about WellPower

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.

WellPower is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, transfer, or promotion opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

For a complete overview of our robust benefits, visit: https://wellpower.org/workplace-of-choice