Mental Health Therapist II - License Preferred - Team 222 Denver

WellPower; Mission (KS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a mission-driven organization dedicated to transforming lives through mental health support. As a Mental Health Therapist II, you will provide comprehensive psychological and behavioral case management services, ensuring clients receive the care they need to thrive. With a focus on community well-being, this role offers a chance to make a meaningful impact while working in a supportive and wellness-focused environment. Enjoy competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth in a recognized top workplace.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Retirement matching

Licensure support

Team activities

Wellness programs

Qualifications

• Master's degree in social work or psychology required.
• Licensure to be attained within 6 months of starting.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychological evaluations and individual therapy.
• Develop treatment plans and monitor client progress.
• Coordinate medication needs with medical professionals.

Skills

Psychotherapy methods

Crisis intervention

Community resources knowledge

Effective communication skills

Trauma-informed care principles

Flexibility in working hours

Education

Master's Degree in social work

Master's Degree in psychology

Job description

Mental Health Therapist II - License Preferred - Team 222

WellPower provides you with the support you need to help you develop a career in helping others succeed. We innovate, adapt, and leverage the diverse perspectives of the people on our team and the people we serve in everything we do.

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.

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This role provides comprehensive psychological and behavioral case management services within a continuum of high to low intensity services designed to improve or maintain each People We serve's abilities to function in the community. This role assesses, monitors, and follows up with PWS ability to meet basic needs in moving toward recovery.

SALARY RANGE:

Mental Health Therapist II (Master's Level) - $30.05/hr

LPC/LMFT/LCSW: $33.44 - $33.94/hr

Language Differential - $2.50/hr for bilingual proficiency in Spanish & ASL

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.

All full-time, benefits eligible employees will be eligible for WellPower’s benefits plan. For a full description of benefit offerings, please visit: https://wellpower.org/workplace-of-choice/.

REQUIREMENTS:

Education:

Master's Degree in social work, psychology, or similar field.
This role will require licensure to be attained within 6 months of starting this position.

Experience :

Minimum of one year experience working with severe and persistently mentally ill population.

Responsibilities& Duties:

• Provide psychological evaluations/problem identification, crisis interventions, and individual, group, and/or family therapy to assigned clients.
• Provide case management services to clients as needed or assigned.
• Develop treatment plans; monitor treatment progress and follow-up at disposition times.
• Assist clients with psychological development, social development, and rehabilitation.
• Coordinate client's use of other WellPower programs and outside community resources.
• Coordinate medication/medicinal needs of clients with psychiatrists, nurses, and other medical sources.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical records consistent with WellPower standards.
• Maintain a positive and inclusive environment for both staff and clients
• Participate in team/department meetings, in-services, and supervisory sessions as required.
• Perform 27-65 (M-1) "mental health hold" evaluations
• Perform other duties as assigned.

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES:

• Knowledge of methods of psychotherapy.
• Knowledge of community resources.
• Ability to assess crisis situations and intervene appropriately.
• Familiarity with the DSM V and diagnostic techniques.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work flexible and on-call hours which may be required.
• Must have valid drivers license and good driving record.
• Knowledge and understanding of trauma-informed care principles/practices.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:Assist with program supervision of students/volunteers as determined appropriate.

TYPICAL MENTAL DEMANDS:Ability to give, receive and analyze information, formulate work plans, prepare written materials and articulate goals and action plans. Must understand people from all walks of life and be able to communicate effectively with them.

Why Work at WellPower?
Join a workplace where purpose meets passion!

• Mission-Driven Impact: Be part of meaningful work that transforms lives and strengthens the Denver community.
• Wellness-Focused Culture: Thrive in an organization that prioritizes your self-care and well-being.
• Award-Winning Workplace: Proudly named aTop WorkplacebyThe Denver Postfor 11 consecutive years.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Access medical, dental, vision insurance, PTO, and retirement matching—available at just 30 hours per week.
• Competitive Pay: Our $26.72/hour minimum wage ensures fair compensation for all employees.
• Licensure Support: Free supervision for LCSWs, LPCs, and LMFTs.
• Team Activities: Connect with colleagues through fun leagues like bowling, volleyball, dragon boat racing, and more!

Tuberculosis (TB) screening, testing - TB screening and testing, is requiredand must be completed prior to hire ( i.e., preplacement), and maintained during employment.

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