Behavioral Health Therapist (Access)

Behavioral Health Therapist

• (Access Clinician) Salary Range: Master's Level: $58,011 - $69,618 annually based on relevant years of experience Master's Licensed: $70,866 - $85,051 annually based on relevant years of experience Location: Fort Collins, Colorado (Hybrid) Status: Full Time, Salaried, 40 hours per week Hours: M- Th, 10 hrs/day The salary range for this position is Summit. Stone’s good faith belief and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation for this position at the time of the posting. Summit. Stone may ultimately offer more or less than the posted range. The compensation offered to the successful applicant may vary based on factors including the applicant’s education, training, skills, experiences, and other job-related information and how relevant those are to Summit. Stone’s needs, aspirations, organizational priorities, and the evolving needs and delivery of services to the community that it serves. Role Overview: An Access Clinician provides same day and scheduled point-of-entry services including integrated assessments, treatment recommendations, diagnosing, screening, referral, crisis intervention, and case management to all ages seeking mental health and/or substance use disorder treatment. Position may provide single sessions and brief therapy as needed. Position works closely with other clinical teams to ensure appropriate placement of new clients in the continuum of Summit. Stone services. Provider collaborates with community and healthcare providers to ensure continuity of care. At times may provide psychoeducation, and program orientation to prospective clients. Position requires strong communication and organizational skills. The Behavioral Health Therapist provides same day and scheduled point-of-entry services, including screenings, assessments, treatment planning, brief therapy, referral, crisis intervention, and case management, to all ages seeking mental health and/or substance use disorder treatment. This position works closely with other internal and external providers to ensure appropriate placement in services and continuity of care. Position requires flexibility, independence, and strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Essential Duties

• Conduct initial integrated clinical assessments direct client care to include care coordination, behavioral health related screenings and assessments, case management, and related clinical services.
• Serves as a clinical resource person to building site(s), clinical staff, case managers, medical providers and collaterals.
• Knowledge of professional policies and procedures.
• Collaborates with other staff in providing, planning, developing, implementing, and evaluating clinical services, including collaborating with Clinical Managers and Program Supervisors.
• Provide ongoing care coordination within Summit. Stone, community agencies and resources.
• Provide crisis intervention to include crisis assessment and de-escalation.
• Concurrent clinical documentation in electronic medical record system
• Support and foster team values with peers and clinic staff, to provide support and remove barriers.
• Learn and follow professional policies and procedures.
• Maintain superior customer service for internal and external customers by providing information and answering questions/requests in timely manner.
• May participate on committees (both internal and external), in meetings, and work on projects as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned. NOTE: Be aware that licensure must be pursed in this role and have a willingness to engage on the LAC track.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree in social work, counseling, psychology, or related field from an accredited college or university and registered with DORA as a Candidate working towards licensure as LPC, LCSW, or LMFT.
• At least one year of experience in the behavioral health field.
• At least one year of experience with mild to severe mental illness and substance use disorders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Substance Use Disorder Licensure (CAS or LAC)
• Bilingual/Bicultural Summit. Stone will take into consideration a combination of an applicant’s education, training, skills, experiences, and other job-related information and how relevant those are to Summit. Stone’s needs, aspirations, organizational priorities, and the evolving needs and delivery of services to the community that it serves. The position posting describes the minimum and preferred qualifications for position and, beyond those, the candidate is responsible for making a compelling case in support of their application. At Summit. Stone Health Partners, we strive to foster trust, empower recovery, and inspire hope to strengthen and enrich our Northern Colorado community. We need your help to make this vision a reality. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone can be their authentic self. We actively seek team members with a variety of backgrounds, identities, and experiences, and we honor the whole self—embracing differences in race, ethnicity, ability, age, gender, sexual orientation, spiritual beliefs, socioeconomic status, language, and the many intersections of identity. We invite everyone to be part of our journey and proudly serve as an equal opportunity employer. Please visit summitstone.org for more information about who we are. Total Rewards At Summit. Stone Health Partners, we are proud to offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support the well-being of our team members. Eligibility and pro-rated benefit levels are based on FTE (full-time equivalent) status. Below are some of the benefits we offer: Medical, dental, and vision coverage — including options for eligible dependents Mental health and wellness resources Short-term and long-term disability insurances Paid time off (PTO): Accrued vacation and personal leave based on FTE status and length of service Paid Sick Leave: Provided in accordance with the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act (HFWA) A range of voluntary benefits available to all employees 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching contributions Reach Out Summit. Stone will provide persons with disabilities reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or selection process, please let your recruiter know. Questions? Please email us at hiring@summitstonehealth.org.