Colorado Nonprofit Association

Senior Services Therapist – LCSW or LP

**BONUS OPPORTUNITY ELIGIBLE**

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.

Under the direct supervision of the Manager of Senior Services, the Senior Services Outpatient Clinician will provide outpatient mental health treatment to older adults 60 years and older. Join an intimate team of clinicians who enjoy autonomy and the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of older adults! Our clinicians have years of expertise in working with older adults, and work collaboratively to find creative and innovative solutions for our clients. A priority is placed on professional development and continual learning. This position is a great fit for a licensed clinician looking to grow and expand their clinical skill set.

Essential Duties:

• Provide strengths based, solution oriented, out-patient behavioral health services to older adults including intake evaluation as well as individual, family, and group treatment
• Engage consumer and family in the treatment process and goal-setting when appropriate; work constructively with consumer to reach agreed upon outcome
• Identify risk factors including lethality and respond to barriers to successful treatment
• Coordinate care with internal and external providers 
• Maintain appropriate professional standards; provide appropriate, timely follow-up for clients; respond to referrals within 24 hours
• As a team player, exhibit enthusiasm, courtesy, adaptability, flexibility, and spirit of cooperation in the work environment
• Maintain effective interpersonal relations with consumers, peers, subordinates, upper management, visitors and the general public
• Effectively respond to client needs and problems, initiates and maintains positive interactions, timely response to phone calls, pages, email and other requests
• Market to referral sources and to the community to help increase program awareness and referrals
• Work cooperatively with other community agencies, as appropriate, and in agreement with supervisor. Volunteers to work on Center committees and/or task forces
• Demonstrate knowledge and skills to develop therapeutic alliance with consumers and to work effectively and with cultural competence with consumers from diverse backgrounds
• Address the whole health needs of the client by ensuring that appropriate releases are in place for physical health care providers, making appropriate referrals as needed when significant physical health needs are a consideration
• Participate in the Center’s training/ educational programs designed to enhance knowledge about Trauma Informed Care, the impact of trauma and trauma recovery, post traumatic growth
• Ensure that delivery practices are guided by the 10 principles of trauma informed care.
• Have an understanding of how trauma impacts the lives of the people being served, so that every interaction is consistent with the recovery process and reduces the possibility of re-traumatization
• Utilize a range of appropriate clinical and recovery focused interventions according to clinical need, or refers as indicated, to trauma specific treatment, wellness classes/coaching, co-occurring/substance use services, and employment services.
• Demonstrates cultural competency/awareness/skills in working with diverse caseload and utilizes Center resources/ trainings as needed
• Attend mandatory in-services, on-line training and any individualized training plan as required
• Participate in supervision by coming prepared with an agenda. Reports high risk/problem cases and utilizes a problem-solving approach as well as feedback.  Attends supervision at times and intervals agreed upon with supervisor
• Meet required number of consumer service hours as determined by Network Director
• Ensure that fee collections meet the team goal as determined by Network Director. Monitors client balances and takes appropriate steps in accordance with agency guidelines for collecting payment, rescheduling appointments until a fee is paid and/or a payment plan is in place, adjusting fees as needed
• Other duties and project management as assigned by supervisor.

Note:  Employees are held accountable for all duties of this job.  This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the job. 

Education, Knowledge, Skills & Experience Required: 

• LCSW or LP required plus two or more years related experience and/or training. 
• Master’s Degree (from accredited university/college) in related field required. 
• Knowledge and experience in mental health care with seniors.
• Ideal candidate will have strong therapy skills, be self- directed, and have the ability to help promote and continue to build a successful program.  

Salary Grade 52– (Licensed Clinician LCSW, LMFT, LPC) $57,000 to $72,700.*

Salary Grade 55- (Licensed Psychologist) $69,600 to $88,600.*

Additional Salary Information*:

• All salaries at Jefferson Center are calculated based on years of total relevant experience.*
• The salary range above is based on 1.0 FTE (full time equivalent) or 40 hours per week. Less than 40 hours/week will be prorated and adjusted to the appropriate FTE.*

**BONUS OPPORTUNITY!! Three phase bonus paid out using the following schedule. ** Based on full time (40 hours/week). Prorate if less than 40 hours/week. Must work a minimum of 20 hours/week to be eligible for bonus. Current Jefferson Center employees are not eligible for sign on bonus*

Master’s (Unlicensed) Bonus

$1,500 1 month anniversary

$1,500 1 year anniversary

($3,000 Total)

LPC/LMFT Bonus

$1,000 1 month anniversary

$1,000 6 month anniversary

$1,000 1 year anniversary

($3,000 Total)

LCSW/LP Bonus

$2,000 1 month anniversary

$1,000 6 month anniversary

$1,000 1 year anniversary

($4,000 Total)