Therapist

Porch Light Health; Lakewood, Northern (CO, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Paid time off

401(k) with employer matching

Student loan repayment assistance

Job summary

Porch Light Health seeks an independently licensed therapist to join our Lakewood, CO clinical team. You will facilitate outpatient therapy with a focus on addiction treatment and flexibility for telehealth services across the state.

The role involves screening, referral, and ongoing individual and group therapy within an integrated and multidisciplinary setting, collaborating with medical providers in a fast-paced clinic.

Qualifications

• LCSW or LPC or other independent clinical licensure is required.
• MSW or LPC candidates working toward independent licensure.
• Certified Addiction Specialists (CAS) with 3–5 years of SUD experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Screen and refer new patients to care.
• Provide ongoing individual and group therapy.
• Coordinate with medical providers to support patients.

Skills

LCSW/LPC licensure

Independent clinical licensure

CAS certification

Education

MSW / LPC candidates

Job description

Porch Light Health is a local leader in outpatient treatment of Opioid Use Disorders and other addictive disorders. We foster a family environment where patients are treated with compassion and honesty. We believe that addiction is a chronic relapsing brain disease. Our staff is passionate about helping other people. We offer Medication Assisted Treatment and behavioral health services. We believe there is life beyond addiction and strive to help our patients discover their purpose and community in a healthy environment. We are looking for people who are willing to work in a fast paced medical environment.

Porch Light Health is seeking a qualified candidate to join our clinical team in Lakewood, CO. This role will facilitate our outpatient therapy and be an integral part of our virtual group therapy program servicing the state. The therapist will also be a part of expanding other clinical program initiatives. This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing team and be a part of developing evidenced based programs in substance use and mental health care.

We are looking for someone who is passionate about addiction treatment and the harm reduction model as well as someone who is interested in a fast paced and flexible medical clinic setting. The therapist will be responsible for screening and referring new patients to care as well as providing ongoing individual and group therapy. Porch Light is seeking an independently licensed therapist with experience providing clinical care. We also value experience developing and implementing new programming.

This position is a unique opportunity to work in the state's largest Medication for Addiction Treatment (MAT) clinic. Porch Light Health is a low barrier/high access outpatient medical clinic that treats all substance use disorders. This position entails working side by side with the medical providers to provide support to our patients. We have multiple sites, some of which are operated by mobile health units and some are embedded within community partners in rural areas. Our therapist serve all these sites through telehealth services and in person.

Job duties and requirements as follows:

Responsibilities and duties:

• Assess Patient Needs
• Coordinate and treatment plan
• Psychoeducation
• Individual and group therapy
• Brief interventions - Motivational Interviewing
• Work in a fast paced medical clinic
• Work in an integrated and multidisciplinary setting
• Keep clinical documentation according to regulatory standards
• Case management and referral services as needed
• Support efforts to implement new programs

Qualifications and skills

• LCSW, LPC, or other independent clinical licensure
• MSW, LPC Candidates working towards independent licensure
• Certified Addiction Specialists (CAS) with 3 to 5 years of experience in SUD treatment
• Clinical experience in the area of SUD preferred, but not required

Office Setting

• In-Clinic and Telehealth
• Monday through Friday

This position's pay range is: $69,900-$90,000 per year, depending on education and experience.

Discretionary and quarterly bonuses, merit increases, market adjustments, recognition bonuses and other forms of discretionary compensation may be paid to eligible employees based upon organizational and individual performance.

Employees are eligible to participate in an attractive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 401(K) with employer matching, and more. Eligibility is based on employment status. Details regarding specific benefits you may be eligible for will be discussed during the hiring process. Porch Light Health is an NHSA approved site for the repayment of student loans for qualified employees

Anticipated Application Window - This role is anticipated to close within 30 days from the date of posting. However, if the position has not been filled, PLH may keep the application period open longer.