Mountain Intensive Therapist

Pay or shift range: $57,000 USD to $77,200 USD. Jefferson Center pay is based on various factors including education level, licensure level, and years of relative experience.

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.

Adult Intensive Services (AIS) serves clients experiencing Severe and Persistent Mental Illnesses (SPMI) who need a higher level of care than traditional outpatient services may provide. AIS provides responsive, “wrap around” support including individual therapy, case management, psychoeducation, group therapy, and crisis intervention services in virtual, office, and community settings. In addition, AIS provides coordination of care, consultation, and advocacy with internal programs, external agencies, community resources, family members, and other client supports.

This is a dynamic and exciting position which requires strong clinical, communication, and problem-solving skills along with a creative, responsive, and trauma informed approach to care. AIS offers many opportunities for growth and learning as well as a flexible schedule that combines time working from home with time working in the office and in the community.
This position is based out of Idaho Springs & Evergreen and serves clients living in rural Jefferson, Clear Creek and Gilpin counties.

• Master s degree in social work, counseling, psychology, or related field required
• Registration with DORA required (LSW, SWC, or LPCC if not yet licensed)
• LPC, LP, or LCSW preferred but not required
• CAS or LAC helpful but not required
• Licensure supervision provided for LCSW, LPC, and LAC candidates
• Driver’s License Required. Motor Vehicle Insurance Coverage requires applicant must be 25 years or older. Must have an acceptable Motor Vehicle Driving record as determined by our insurance carrier. An MVR will be pulled along with a background check.

• Provide therapy and case management services including service planning, monitoring, follow-up, linkage, and crisis management for consumers
• Provide services in an office, the community, virtually, or in the consumer’s home
• Make appropriate referrals to and act as liaison with community agencies, other service providers, and natural support systems
• Collaborate with consumers, family members, and other supports in identifying strengths, cultural factors, and recovery needs for developing personalized treatment goals
• Knowledge of Stages of Change model, Motivational Interviewing techniques, risk assessments, Person Centered treatment approaches, Trauma Informed care, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy skills, and Recovery-Based Treatment practices is essential. Knowledge of DBT skills helpful but not required
• Provide assistance in developing or connecting to resources for developing social, vocational, spiritual, cultural, and leisure abilities as well as basic needs such as housing, food, clothing, medical and dental care, legal, vocational, and psychiatric services
• Maintain communication and care coordination with other Jefferson Center programs
• Engage in ongoing monitoring of consumers on assigned caseload including assessment of symptoms to prevent relapse, assessment of daily living skills (ADL’s), engagement outreach, hospital discharge planning, substance use assessment, and respite service needs
• Provide services and related duties for clients on 27-65 Certification to treatment
• Assess clients for risk/lethality and coordination with crisis or emergency services when clinically indicated/medically necessary, including hospital admissions and M-1 holds
• Assist with applications for benefits in collaboration with Benefits/Navigation Team
• Participate in team meetings, clinical staffings, and clinical consultations as scheduled
• Follow ethical and clinical practice guidelines as well…