Therapist, Outpatient Recovery

Jefferson Center for Mental Health; Wheat Ridge (CO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

Jefferson Center for Mental Health in Wheat Ridge, CO is seeking a Recovery Clinic Therapist to provide individual and group psychotherapy and care coordination for adults with mental health and co-occurring substance use disorders. The role includes intake, assessment, and engagement strategies, with both in-person and remote service delivery in a walk-in clinic setting.

The position requires a Master’s degree and licenses (LPC/LMFT/LCSW); LAC is preferred or in progress.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a related field is required.
• LPC, LMFT or LCSW are required.
• LAC is required; candidates with a LAC in progress may be considered.
• Experience with integrated health approaches is preferred.
• Engages consumers in strength-based and trauma-informed treatment processes and goal-setting; coordinates care with providers.
• Provides individual and group treatment promoting change within recovery-based guidelines.
• Provides services in a walk-in clinic model, with in-person and remote attendance.
• Clinic traffic can fluctuate; may see up to 12 clients per day.
• Identifies risk factors including lethality and handles involuntary holds per policy.
• Completes intake, assessments, and engagement strategies per guidelines.
• Participates in Evidenced Based Practices (DBT, PCOMS, CBT, MI, Trauma Informed Care, etc.).
• Leads Intensive Outpatient (IOP) and Outpatient groups as needed.
• Willingness to assist other teams in alignment with duties.

Responsibilities

• Lead IOP and Outpatient groups as needed.
• Provide intake, assessments, and initial engagement with consumers.
• Coordinate care with internal and external providers.
• Participate in evidence-based practices and agency initiatives.
• Ensure documentation and regulatory compliance.
• Manage caseload to meet required consumer service hours.
• Attend trainings and supervision; prepare for meetings with supervisor.
• Support billing and administrative tasks as required.

Skills

Integrated health approaches

Evidence-based practices

Trauma-informed care

Group therapy

Education

Master’s Degree in related field

LPC/LMFT/LCSW

LAC

Job description

At Jefferson Center, it is our policy and our mission to be inclusive and mindful of the diversity of everyone who comes through our doors. We are passionate about building a community where mental health matters and equitable care is accessible to all races, ethnicities, abilities, socioeconomic statuses, ages, sexual orientations, gender expressions, religions, cultures, and languages.

The Recovery Clinic Therapist will provide individual and group psychotherapy as well as appropriate case management and/or care coordination to clients with mental health and co-occurring substance use disorders, ages 18 and over.

Education, Knowledge, Skills & Experience Required:

• Master’s Degree in related field required
• LPC, LMFT or LCSW required.
• LAC required. Candidates with a LAC in progress may be considered.
• Skills or experience in integrated health approaches preferred
• Engages consumers in strength-based and trauma-informed treatment process and goal-setting. Works constructively with consumers to reach agreed upon outcomes, and coordinates care with internal and external providers. Maintains appropriate professional standards and provides appropriate follow-up for consumers.
• Provides individual and group treatment, promoting change and movement through the therapeutic system following Recovery-based practice guidelines.
• Provide services in a walk-in clinic model, with the understanding that clients will attend both in person and remotely.
• Understand that clinic traffic fluctuates, with possibility of seeing 12 clients per day
• Identifies risk factors including lethality for suicidal, homicidal and/or grave disability. As appropriate, complete involuntary mental health holds (27-65) according to Jefferson Center for Mental Health and state protocol.
• Complete intake, assessments, and initial engagement strategies with consumers in accordance with clinical practice guidelines and agency policies.
• Participate in Evidenced Based Practices and other agency initiatives (DBT, PCOMS, CBT, Motivational Interviewing, Trauma Informed Care, etc…) for mental health and co-occurring substance use services.
• Lead Intensive Outpatient (IOP) and Outpatient groups for the program, as needed.
• Understanding and willingness to assist with other teams as needed in alignment and/or addition to with current job duties

Other Duties (Productivity Performance Measures, Professional Growth/Development, Relationships/Communication):

• Meet required number of consumer service hours as determined by the Jefferson Center for Mental Health through effective caseload management responsive to the level of ongoing clinical need.
• Attends mandatory trainings and meetings; in compliance with individualized training plan if required.
• Participates in supervision by coming prepared with an agenda. Reports high risk/problem cases, and utilizes a problem solving approach as well as feedback. Attends supervision at times and interval agreed upon with supervisor.
• Corporate Compliance including documentation on practice in accordance with regulatory requirements and clinical guidelines.
• Submits 90% of all Progress-to-Date forms within 3 working days.
• Completes 95% of all paperwork by the due date.
• Monitors client balances and takes appropriate steps in accordance with agency guidelines for collecting payment.
• Completes 95% of case closings within 90 days after last contact.
• Exhibits enthusiasm, courtesy, adaptability, flexibility, and spirit of cooperation in the work environment.
• Maintains effective interpersonal relations with consumers, peers, subordinates, upper management, visitors and the general public. Uses language and behavior to promote dignity and respect.
• Effectively responds to the client/consumer needs and problems, initiates and maintains positive interactions, timely response to phone calls, email and other requests.
• Demonstrates knowledge and skills to develop therapeutic alliance with consumers and to work effectively and with cultural competence with consumers from diverse backgrounds.
• Participates in staff development activities to enhance professional growth.
• Addresses the whole health needs of the client by ensuring that appropriate releases are in place for physical health care providers, making appropriate referrals as needed when significant physical health needs are a consideration.
• Assesses and treats individuals with various disorders within the scope of one’s expertise.
• Utilizes a range of appropriate clinical and recovery focused interventions according to clinical need, or refers as indicated, to trauma specific treatment, wellness classes/coaching, co-occurring/substance use services, and employment services.
• Have an understanding of how trauma impacts the lives of the people being served, so that every interaction is consistent with the recovery process and reduces the possibility of retraumatization.
• Participate in the Center’s training/educational programs designed to enhance knowledge about Trauma Informed Care, the impact of trauma and trauma recovery.
• Ensure that delivery practices are guided by the principles of trauma informed care and the principles of addiction treatment.
• Participates in group/individual supervision per OBH regulations. One hour per month.
• Provide CAC in training group or individual supervision to staff obtaining their certification (CAS or LAC only) and/or assist with supervising or mentoring new license eligible clinicians.
• Completes required paperwork for substance use treatment licenses and billing to Medicaid and other funding sources, including Substance Abuse ROI, Substance Use Assessment, Out-of-State Offender Questionnaire, Infectious Disease Acknowledgment Statement, ASAM Level of Care and Placement Criteria, etc…
• Endorse the Center’s belief that drug testing can be an effective therapeutic tool as it can serve as a deterrent to substance use, a safety measure for prescribing psychotropic medications and provide support to the client to increase the likelihood of successful abstinence.

Note: Employees are held accountable for all duties of this job. This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities or qualifications associated with the job.

Salary Range - $70,000 – $77,200*

Additional Salary Information*:

• The salary range above is based on 1.0 FTE (full time equivalent) or 40 hours per week. Less than 40 hours/week will be prorated and adjusted to the appropriate FTE.*
• Jefferson Center pay is determined by various factors including education level, licensure level, years of relative experience, and internal equity amongst current staff.*

Application Deadline: This position will remain posted until filled. We encourage applicants to apply by 11/16/2026for priority consideration.

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