Colorado Nonprofit Association

Chase House Therapist

JOB TITLE Chase House Therapist 

REPORTS TO Director of Behavioral Health and Wellness

SUPERVISES Chase House Clinical Interns

FSLA STATUS Exempt

LOCATION Boulder, CO

ABOUT TGTHR At TGTHR (formerly Attention Homes), we are building a movement that galvanizes communities, empowers young people, and puts an end to youth homelessness. We won’t stop until every young person is valued, empowered and safe. TGTHR is committed to building a culture of equity, inclusivity, and non-violence for all individuals. For more information, visit TGTHR.org.

The following values guide all of our efforts:

• We believe growth is rooted in relationships.
• We believe in wildly celebrating resilience.
• We believe there is strength in diversity.
• We believe in promoting youth voices.
• We believe that housing is a fundamental right.

Are you an experienced trauma informed therapist that is passionate about working with youth involved in the child welfare system? Do you enjoy working with families to help build supportive relationships for youth that face behavioral challenges? Do you enjoy training others in trauma informed practices? Do you also enjoy a dynamic work environment where you get to mentor staff on the best relational approaches to connecting with youth? Do you have a high threshold for sometimes chaotic but always rewarding work? Then join the team at TGTHR.

SUMMARY OF POSITION Chase house is a Qualified Residential Treatment Program providing services to youth ages 12-18 who are part of the child welfare system. Our home-like environment provides a variety of services including prosocial outings, life skills development, therapeutic services, medical support, group facilitation and healing through relationships. Chase House hopes to ensure that every young person that enters the program can transition to a safe and stable environment. This 24/7 program flourishes with strong resourceful leadership that meets work with humor, playfulness and dedication to the role. Organization, clear direct communication and attention to detail are a must. Also important is the innate ability to build and support a positive work culture.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide individual, family and group therapy for up to 10 adolescent clients ages 12-18.
• Provide supervision, mentorship and guidance to clinical interns from both counseling and social work master’s level programs
• Manage the data entry of clinical notes into Salesforce, TGTHR’s EHR system
• Audit notes for accuracy and Medicaid compliance
• Work collaboratively with the program manager and case managers to provide excellent individualized therapeutic supports including creating treatment plans, attending staffings, and collaborating with outside professionals
• Mentor staff on youth specific approaches and philosophies including attachment theory, trauma informed care, and positive youth development.
• Ensure program compliance with state licensure, accreditation, and county contracts.
• Establish and maintain positive rapport and relationships with all youth, staff, or other community members involved in the home.
• Network and build relationships with community partners to support the program.
• Work in collaboration with the Director of Behavioral Health and Wellness to implement emerging best practices.

Required:

Currently licensed as a clinician (LPC/LCSW/LAC/MFT/Psychologist) in the state of Colorado

• Ability to flex schedule for evening groups
• Ability to act as “on-call” one time monthly to support staff
• Has a deep understanding of trauma informed/responsive care
• Culturally competent and demonstrates commitment to continued education of social justice, especially the intersection of systems involving youth,race, sexuality, gender, ability, and socioeconomics.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Leadership and team building skills.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Able to understand and respect the importance of confidentiality.
• Willingness and ability to work in a dynamic environment, in a team setting.
• Strong computer skills, including GSuite, word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software.
• Ability to sit for long periods of time while also performing typing duties.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 30 lbs.
• Ability to lift, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, push and other strenuous activities.

TGTHR’s important work classifies our employees and program participants as high risk. Our staff’s health, safety and ability to provide critical services remain our most important priorities. If you are hired, you will be required to prove that you have received the COVID-19 vaccine or are able to receive one within seven weeks of hire.

Preferred:

• 3+ years of clinical experience
• Experience working in residential treatment
• Experience working with youth who have systems involvement
• Bilingual, Spanish preferred  

TGTHR is a drug-free workplace. Candidates and employees must be able to pass a criminal background check.

TGTHR is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are strategically invested in creating an equitable, diverse, just, and inclusive work environment. All interested individuals, including people of color, LGBTQ+ folks, women, and people with different levels of ability are particularly urged to apply. For more information on our justice, equity, diversity and inclusion efforts, visit our website here.