Mental Health Therapist

Child Community Services; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Training

Play Therapy Training

Crisis Intervention Training

Clinical Supervision

$200/yr Professional Development reimbursement

Generous Mileage Reimbursement

PTO (2 hrs per paycheck)

Sick Leave (2 hrs per paycheck)

11 Paid Holidays

401k Plan with 4% matching

Job summary

A nonprofit organization in Colorado Springs seeks a mental health counselor to provide support to children and families. The role includes flexible scheduling, a hybrid work environment, and a focus on behavioral health treatment. Candidates must hold a relevant Master's degree and have clinical experience.

Qualifications

• Registered with DORA as LPCC, MFTC, SWC, LSW, LMFT, LPC or LCSW required.
• Clinical background working with children and families required.
• Experience completing Biopsychosocial Assessments and Treatment Plans required.

Responsibilities

• Providing mental health counseling to children and adults.
• Adhering to the mission statement while performing duties.
• Completing documentation at home.

Skills

Behavioral treatment knowledge

Assessment and diagnosis ability

Collaboration with case managers

Sensitivity to low-income communities

Experience with Medicaid populations

Education

Master’s degree or PhD/PsyD in psychology, counseling, clinical social work

Job description

Job description

Bi-lingual in Spanish and English preferred

Office and home visits are required

Must have your own vehicle to get to client homes

About Child Community Services

We are a nonprofit seeking talented individuals to join our mission. Our goal is to strengthen children and their families with coping skills, emotional support, and to promote healthy living habits to build successful lives.

Population We Serve

Children 3-17 years old with a behavioral health diagnosis or symptoms.

Parents of the children with a behavioral health diagnosis or symptoms.

Adults and their families 18+

Work Environment

Work is conducted via telehealth, office, or client homes or parks based on client level of need.

Documentation can be completed at your home.

Flexible Schedule (Mon.-Fri. 9am-6pm)

Position is full-time, however we offer part-time and internships.

A caseload minimum of 25 and will be a diverse mix of children, adults, and families, including DHS and DOC clients.

Position will require travel to service clients for some sessions or crisis intervention.

Provisionally Licensed: $60,000-$70,000 per year

*Must maintain minimum 32 billable hours per week

*Quarterly bonus if you average 35 billable hours or more per week: 8 hours pay or 8 hours of PTO

Benefits for Full-Time W2 Employees include:

• Paid Training
• Play Therapy Training 2-day workshop
• Crisis Intervention Training
• Clinical Supervision
• $200/yr Professional Development reimbursement
• Generous Mileage Reimbursement at $0.35 per mile
• PTO (2 hrs per paycheck, total 6.5 days/year, rolls over)
• Sick Leave (2 hrs per paycheck, total 6 days/year)
• 11 Paid Holidays
• 1 Personal day
• Anthem Medical Health Insurance (approx. $100/paycheck)
• Humana Dental (approx. $15/paycheck)
• Humana Vision (approx. $3/paycheck)
• Aflac Supplemental Insurance (Accident/Critical Illness)
• Aflac Short-Term Disability (group rates)
• 401k Plan with 4% matching (no vesting period)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Equipment provided: Company iPhone & Dell Laptop

Position also available as Contract -1099 with no benefits:

• Provisionally Licensed: $45/hr
• Fully Licensed: $60/hr

Education: Master’s degree or PhD/PsyD in psychology, counseling, clinical social work, or equivalent.

Training & Experience:

• Registered with DORA as LPCC, MFTC, SWC, LSW, LMFT, LPC or LCSW required.
• Clinical background working with children and families required.
• Experience completing Biopsychosocial Assessments and Treatment Plans required.

General Description of Duties:

Providing mental health counseling to children and adults, adhering to the mission statement while performing duties.

Supervision Received:

Under direct supervision of the Clinical Team Lead and Executive Director. Billing provider signs off on hours for licensure.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Excellent knowledge of behavioral treatment for children and adolescent behavioral health
• Ability to assess and diagnose behavioral health conditions
• Ability to collaborate with case managers on psycho-social issues
• Sensitivity to low income and ethnic minority communities
• Experience working with Medicaid populations

Our website: childcommunityservices.org

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000 - $70,000 per year

Benefits include:

• 401(k) with matching
• Dental, Health, Vision Insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Life insurance
• Employee assistance program

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday, 8-hour shifts

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Colorado Springs, CO 80918 with flexible work from home options.