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 is seeking a qualified Recovery Clinic Therapist to provide individual and group psychotherapy and case management for adults with mental health and co-occurring disorders in a walk-in clinic setting. The role involves both in-person and remote services, with potential for up to 12 clients per day and a focus on trauma-informed, recovery-oriented care.

Requirements include a Master’s degree in a related field, licensure as LPC/LMFT/LCSW, and either LAC

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in related field is required.
• LPC, LMFT or LCSW licensure required.
• LAC licensure required or in progress.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
• Skills or experience in integrated health approaches preferred.

Responsibilities

• Engage consumers in strength-based and trauma-informed treatment and coordinate care with internal and external providers.
• Provide individual and group treatment, promoting change and movement through the therapeutic system.
• Deliver services in a walk-in clinic model, with in-person and remote visits.
• See up to 12 clients per day as needed.
• Identify risk factors and, when appropriate, complete involuntary holds per protocol.
• Complete intake, assessments, and initial engagement strategies per guidelines.
• Participate in Evidenced Based Practices (DBT, CBT, MI, Trauma-Informed Care).
• Lead Intensive Outpatient (IOP) and Outpatient groups as needed.
• Support other teams as needed.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Trauma-informed care

Strength-based approach

Team collaboration

Education

Master’s degree in related field

LPC/LMFT/LCSW licensure

LAC credential (in progress)

Job description

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred

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.

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.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred
• Skills or experience in integrated health approaches preferred

Essential Duties

• 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 11/16/2026 for priority consideration.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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