"This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a new program offering community-based services to young adults in Boulder County. Being part of an interdisciplinary team means there is a ton of opportunities to learn new things, especially regarding how mental and physical health affect and support each other. Join a group of dedicated therapists, case managers, peers and medical staff to make a difference in the lives of those in our community. Come join us!"

Unlicensed Therapist - $54,763 - $66,924 annually

Licensed Therapist- $62,977-$76,968 annually

Purpose:

The Therapist on the ASCENT team works with a collaborative interdisciplinary medical and mental health team to provide whole person care to clients aged 15-29 years in the community.

Job Summary:

You will be the primary therapist on the first episode psychosis (ASCENT) team and work as an integral part of an interdisciplinary team. You will report to the Team Lead.

Job Profile

• Are you experienced to conduct initial comprehensive assessments of new clients, and assist the team in conducting updated assessments?
• Have you provided brief, episodic psychotherapy, addressing mental health issues and physical health complaints?
• Are you looking to manage a small caseload of high need clients needing both psychotherapy and complex case management?
• Do you want to be a consultant to the medical team and provide mental health assessments, psychotherapeutic and wellness interventions?
• Are you looking for a collaborative team professionals who are as passionate as you are?
• Do you have experience working with individuals experiencing severe mental illness?

What’s in it for you:

• Comprehensive Benefits:
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • FSA/HAS
  • Life and disability
  • Accident/hospital plans
  • Retirement with employer contributions
• PTO and flexible schedules
• Dedication to Justice, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and integrated healthcare
• Open communication with leadership and mission-focused engagement
• Training and growth opportunities with a supportive team invested in your success

Mental Health Partners offers a diverse, quality work environment, a great compensation package and a comprehensive benefits package. Our benefits include paid time-off policy (paid holidays, paid vacation and paid personal days-off), medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, and percentage match-up retirement contribution. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

As a condition of employment, you will be required to receive the COVID-19 vaccination (and any subsequent boosters) and the annual influenza vaccine.  Medical exemptions or religious accommodations may be requested. 

What we need for this job:

• Masters in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling or related field, plus 1+ year internship, and one (1) or more years experience in a clinical setting
• Or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
• Or full licensed acquired within twenty-four (24) months from hire
• Experience providing clinical assessments and brief intervention
• Mastery of evidence-based psychotherapy models and practice
• Experience working in an integrated health environment
• Willing to work some evening hours

This position will be posted, at minimum, until August 12th and may remain open until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected.