Veterans Services Licensed Clinician

Forgehealth; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Volunteer time off

Parental leave

Continuing education allowances

Medical, dental, and vision package

Meditation app subscription

Licensure/certification support

Supervision opportunities

Ambitious medical startup environment

Modern workspace

Job summary

Forge Health in Denver, CO seeks a Veterans Services Licensed Clinician to provide behavioral health services to the Tunnel to Towers Foundation's Denver Veterans Village, offering permanent housing and comprehensive supportive services to veterans who were previously homeless.

This is an in-person role with on-call responsibilities, based in Denver. You will join a multidisciplinary care team, conduct assessments, coordinate care, and document all services.

Qualifications

• Valid, unrestricted Colorado license as LCSW or LPC.
• Experience working with multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience serving veteran populations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a caseload with complex behavioral health cases.
• Participate in a multidisciplinary team and case management meetings.
• Perform initial assessments and determine appropriate level of care.
• Provide crisis intervention and clinical trainings as needed.
• Document counseling services in clinical records and maintain logs.

Skills

License to practice in CO (LCSW/LPC)

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Veteran population experience (pref)

Education

MSW or Doctorate in Social Work

Job description

About us:

Forge Health is a mission-driven outpatient mental health and substance use provider dedicated to providing the highest quality, affordable, and effective care to individuals, families, and communities in need. As the first and only behavioral healthcare provider with a proven, national payer-validated ability to drive clinical outcomes that span all areas of health, Forge Health is leading the charge in driving innovation, improving care delivery, and shaping the future of behavioral health care.

At Forge, clinical care is paramount – it’s the heartbeat of our operations and the driving force in everything we do. The skill and compassion of our staff are the crucial components to extraordinary experiences and outcomes for those we serve. With our current clinical footprint in the greater Northeast, we have offices in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, New Hampshire – and we’re growing!

If you are passionate about providing high quality, evidence-based care for individuals in need through an innovative practice, then Forge is the right fit for you!

Who we're looking for:

An independent, forward thinking, and mission-driven Clinical professional who wants to be part of a collaborative team between Forge Health and the Tunnel to Towers Foundation. The mission of the Tunnel to Towers Foundation is to honor the sacrifice of firefighter Stephen Siller who laid down his life to save others on September 11, 2001. Aligned with our core community at Forge, the Foundation also honors our military and first responders who continue to make the supreme sacrifice of life and limb for our country.

As the Veterans Services Licensed Clinician, you will provide behavioral health services to the Tunnel to Towers Foundation's Denver Veterans Village, which provides permanent affordable housing and comprehensive supportive services to men and women veterans who were previously struggling with homelessness. This is an in-person, unique opportunity for a clinician who thrives working in a robust outpatient setting providing individual services, identifying potential groups, conducting intakes, and working collectively alongside the T2T care team.

Please note, this position is fully in-person, and will require on-call responsibilities. This position is located in Denver, CO.
Compensation range: $65-85k, plus a flat on-call stipend for after-hours calls. This salary range reflects total compensation, which includes base compensation, however it is not inclusive of benefits and other company perks. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.

What you'll be doing:

• Maintain a caseload mixed with complex Behavioral Health cases.
• Participate as a member of a multidisciplinary team assigned to the client and participate in case management meetings.
• Completion of Initial Assessments for clients, as well as assessing for appropriate level of care.
• Conduct workshops, trainings, and provide other educational resources as the clinical expert.
• Obtain and review records relevant to the current treatment episode, and contact to relevant referral sources, family or outside systems as needed.
• Prepare (as needed) and maintain treatment plan and necessary revisions, in conjunction with the case manager.
• Coordinate with discharge planner regarding continuing care and recommendations for discharge.
• Documentation of all counseling services in clinical records.
• Maintain all necessary logs required for administrative tracking.
• Complete relevant state-required work for clients on your caseload.
• Communicate with family members, attorneys, EAPS, doctors or other outside resources, as needed, within provision of consent to release documents, and document all communications.
• Initiate releases, contracts for safety or any other necessary documents as needed.
• Provide crisis intervention and other functions as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What you'll need:

• Valid, unrestricted license in Colorado as a LCSW or LPC
• Masters or Doctorate Degree in Social Work or a similar field
• Demonstrated knowledge working with multidisciplinary teams
• Experience working with or serving veteran populations is preferred

Why Forge?

The opportunity:

Our team refuses to compromise on integrity, and we look for talented, driven hard workers who hold the same passion for the pursuit of high quality, evidence-based mental health and substance use care that we do. Our collective passion is driven and embodied by our core values:

• Fulfilling: Our work creates lives that are complete and self-actualized, enabling stronger families and communities - and a therapeutic community rewarded by success
• Optimistic: Our passionate positivity and empathy overcome setbacks and get you to your goals, scientifically and humanely
• Reciprocal: Without mutual trust and commitment, there can be no progress
• Grateful: We profoundly recognize and appreciate the trust of our patients and the commitment of our clinicians
• Evidence-Based: We are committed to measurable outcomes, which provide confidence to our patients and creates a standard of care for ourselves and others

The package:

At Forge, our people are our greatest asset. We’re collaborative, empathetic, and passionate. We learn from our mistakes, we carve out time to breathe, and we are celebrated for our wins. In short, we know that we can’t do what we do without you! So, we designed a comprehensive, competitive benefits package that reflects our appreciation of our people:

• Competitive salary aligned with your experience
• Comprehensive paid time off package
• Annual time off to volunteer
• Parental leave
• Annual continuing education allocations
• Competitive medical, dental, and vision package
• Annual subscription to a leading meditation app
• An environment that fosters professional development including financing for advanced licensure and certifications
• Internal supervision opportunities
• Dedicated, motivated team and chance to be part of a highly ambitious medical startup
• Modern, elegant, and high-end work environment

Please note: most benefits listed apply to the majority of positions, though eligibility may vary by role, full-time/part-time status, and length of service. Specific benefit details and any role‑based exceptions will be provided during the offer stage.

We are committed to equal employment opportunity. We give equal consideration to all applicants when filling positions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, actual or perceived disability, genetic information, marital status, and/or any other status not related to an applicant’s ability to perform the job duties. All employment practices will be carried out in accordance with federal, state and local laws.

We will also fully comply with regulations and requirements set out by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the ADA amendments Act (ADAAA). We will not discriminate against applicants or other individuals with real or perceived disabilities. When needed, we will provide reasonable accommodation to otherwise qualified candidates so that they are able to perform the essential functions of the position.