Therapist, Mental Health

Salary: $54,400-$68,000, non-exempt - this position is grant funded

Benefits: FLY Covers 75% of medical, dental, and vision insurance, 35% of dependents. FLY also provides a monthly stipend to FTE who work in the community setting.

Reports To:

Director of Community-Based Intervention Services

Contact: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).

Website: fullyliberatedyouth.org

At Fully Liberated Youth, we holistically resource and empower young people who are experiencing oppression, trauma, gang involvement, or system involvement so they can continue becoming the liberated individuals our communities need.

We believe in interconnected relationships that promote the welfare of all. Transformation begins when we recognize our inherent connectedness, allowing us to move beyond individualism and invest in the holistic freedom of our young people, ourselves, and our communities. We envision a world fully liberated from systemic oppression and injustice.

Preferred:

• Bilingual Proficiency (Spanish)
• Minimum of 2 years of clinical experience, preferably in a community-based or outpatient setting.

Required:

• Demonstrates a high level of independence and flexibility to manage caseload effectively
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Have a working and growing knowledge of the juvenile justice system
• Have a working and growing knowledge of young people who have experienced trauma, oppression, and/or gang-involvement
• Cultural humility and experience working with diverse populations, including but not limited to, individuals from different ethnic, racial, socioeconomic, and LGBTQ+ backgrounds.
• Candidates must be a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), a Licensed Clinical Social Worker Candidate (LCSW-C), or be in the process of accruing hours for a therapeutic-based license (LPCC).

To ensure the safety of the youth we serve, all employees are required to complete a comprehensive background check. Due to the nature of our work in different locations, this includes background checks required by the Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS) for community-based positions, and additional checks mandated by the judicial districts in which our services are provided.

• Conduct initial evaluations to determine client needs.
• Develop individualized, strengths-based treatment plans in collaboration with clients, families, and other care providers.
• Provide a variety of evidence-based therapeutic interventions.
• Offer crisis intervention and de-escalation support to clients experiencing acute distress.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in accordance with all legal and ethical standards.
• Collaborate with schools, social services, and other community partners to coordinate client care.
• Facilitate psycho educational workshops to FLY staff and other partners on topics such as grief, stress management, emotional regulation, and coping skills.
• Participate in regular clinical supervision and team meetings to ensure the highest quality of care.
• Advocate for client needs and help them navigate court-mandated and system requirements, community resources and support systems.
• Uphold professional boundaries and a high degree of ethical conduct in all interactions.

This is a full-time position. Work is primarily performed in community settings, including client homes, schools, and other third spaces. A valid driver's license and reliable transportation are required.

Fully Liberated Youth is an equal opportunity employer. We are wholeheartedly committed to diversity and representation within our workplace, and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or veteran status.