Colorado Nonprofit Association

Mental Health Counselor- Contract

Join Griffith Centers and Make a Difference! 

You are a passionate and dedicated mental health counselor looking to make a real impact in the lives of children and families?

Why Griffith Centers?

• Community Impact: Be part of a team that is dedicated to serving the local community and making a difference in the lives of children and families.
• Professional Growth: Grow both professionally and clinically with the support of experienced supervisors and a supportive team.
• Values-Driven Culture: Embody our core values of Social Responsibility through Servant Leadership, Integrity, and Growth Orientation, and see how they can transform lives.
• Exciting Challenges: Thrive in a fast-paced, community setting where no two days are the same, and every day presents new opportunities for growth and learning.

What You’ll Do:

• Provide counseling services to children and families, embodying our core values in your work.
• Grow professionally and clinically, while acting ethically and responsibly.
• Complete all clinical documentation accurately within 24-48 hrs of service.
• Demonstrate a passion for working with children and families, providing support in the evenings and on weekends as needed.
• Manage a full caseload of about 27-30 clients per week
• Attend weekly support meetings for clinicians.
• Must be able to see clients in office at our Buena Vista location.

Requirements:

• Must have an LPCC, LPC, LCSW, LSW, or LMFT.
• Experience working with children and families is preferred.
• Strong commitment to ethical standards and professional growth.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

We want to meet you.

If you are ready to make a positive impact in your community while growing as a private practice counselor, Griffith Centers for Children, Youth & Families wants to hear from you! Apply today and be part of a team that is dedicated to changing lives. 

Mental Health Counselor- Contract

Join Griffith Centers and Make a Difference!

Are you a passionate and dedicated mental health counselor looking to make a real impact in the lives of children and families?

Why Griffith Centers?

• Community Impact: Be part of a team that is dedicated to serving the local community and making a difference in the lives of children and families.
• Professional Growth: Grow both professionally and clinically with the support of experienced supervisors and a supportive team.
• Values-Driven Culture: Embody our core values of Social Responsibility through Servant Leadership, Integrity, and Growth Orientation, and see how they can transform lives.
• Exciting Challenges: Thrive in a fast-paced, community setting where no two days are the same, and every day presents new opportunities for growth and learning.

What You’ll Do:

• Provide counseling services to children and families, embodying our core values in your work.
• Grow professionally and clinically, while acting ethically and responsibly.
• Complete all clinical documentation accurately within 24-48 hrs of service.
• Demonstrate a passion for working with children and families, providing support in the evenings and on weekends as needed.
• Manage a full caseload of about 27-30 clients per week
• Attend weekly support meetings for clinicians. 

Requirements:

• Must have an LPCC, LPC, LCSW, LSW, or LMFT.
• Experience working with children and families is preferred.
• Strong commitment to ethical standards and professional growth.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must be able to see clients in office at our Greeley location.

Mental Health Counselor- Contract

Join Griffith Centers and Make a Difference!

You are a passionate and dedicated mental health counselor looking to make a real impact in the lives of children and families? Griffith Centers for Children, Youth & Families is seeking two Provisionally Licensed Mental Health Counselors (LPCC) to join our dynamic team in Colorado!

Why Griffith Centers?

• Community Impact: Be part of a team that is dedicated to serving the local community and making a difference in the lives of children and families.
• Professional Growth: Grow both professionally and clinically with the support of experienced supervisors and a supportive team.
• Values-Driven Culture: Embody our core values of Social Responsibility through Servant Leadership, Integrity, and Growth Orientation, and see how they can transform lives.
• Exciting Challenges: Thrive in a fast-paced, community setting where no two days are the same, and every day presents new opportunities for growth and learning.

What You’ll Do:

• Provide counseling services to children and families, embodying our core values in your work.
• Grow professionally and clinically, while acting ethically and responsibly.
• Complete all clinical documentation accurately within 24-48 hrs of service.
• Demonstrate a passion for working with children and families, providing support in the evenings and on weekends as needed.
• Choose your case load from a minimum of 12 clients up to 30 clients per week.
• Attend weekly support meetings for clinicians.

Requirements:

• Must have an LPCC, LPC, LCSW, LSW or LMFT.
• Experience working with children and families is preferred.
• Strong commitment to ethical standards and professional growth.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. 

Clinical Program Supervisor

 Accepting Applications untill 10/31/2024

QUALIFICATIONS: 

1. Full Clinical Licensure in the state of Colorado is required (LCSW, LPC, LMFT) and 3000 + post-degree clinical hours-Licensed Addictions Counselor (LAC/MAC) preferred (or willing to obtain).
2. Liability insurance and DORA registration are required.
3. Minimum of two years’ experience providing direct services.
4. Experience w/ substance use clients preferred.
5. Two years of experience supervising staff or equivalent working experience in a leadership role.
6. Must pass an extensive background check, comprehensive drug screening, physical exam, have a valid driver’s license and the ability to travel on behalf of the agency. 
7. Able to work with sensitivity to the cultural and/or socioeconomic diversity of the agency’s clients and staff.   
8. Advanced computer skills.
9. Experience working for a non-profit agency.
10. Experience providing mental health services in the community is preferred. 

Job Expectations/Responsibilities:

Supervision & Management

1. Provide and document at least bi-weekly clinical supervision to clinical therapists, case managers and other providers. 
2. Participate in hiring, training, and ongoing management and accountability of program staff. 
3. Assist in the development and implementation of staff orientation and staff development programs. 
4. Be prepared for and actively participate in meetings, staffing, training, ect.
5. Complete all necessary administrative documents promptly as scheduled. 

Ethical and Quality Standards

1. Knowledgeably administer the clinical aspects of the Griffith Centers, according to standards of quality.
2. Ensure appropriate practices as outlined by local, state, and federal regulations and best practice standards.
3. Assist in the development, review, and update of policies, procedures, and forms related to compliance standards. 
4. Ensure Clinical Supervisors, Clinical Providers and Program Staff have access to necessary policies and procedures, organizational charts, crisis plans, and other relevant documents and materials essential to their job function.
5. Ensure that full-time Clinical Providers and Program Staff maintain at least the minimum required direct clinical hours or direct visitation hours.
6. Support with data analysis, and report development.
7. Available for crisis situations and provides support/consult to clinicians and staff, as necessary. 

Continuous Improvement

1. Engage in continuous professional development opportunities.
2. Recognize problems and actively contribute to their resolutions.
3. Participate in relevant Griffith Centers meetings.
4. Demonstrate professional and personal concern for client’s health and safety.
5. Attend work on time and regularly.
6. Dress appropriately for office based and community based work.
7. Maintain a high degree of professional communication w/ team members
8.  Other duties deemed necessary by the administration.  

Clinical Director

Mental Health Colorado (MHC), Colorado’s leading advocate for Healthier Minds Across the Lifespan, seeks a skilled and experienced Clinical Director to grow our innovative and highly successful SAFER program 

SAFER, an initiative of Mental Health Colorado, provides shelter and housing support with wrap-around services designed for individuals who are unhoused, living with serious mental health and often co-occurring substance use conditions, and experiencing or at risk of justice-involvement. We work in Arapahoe County, Colorado. SAFER provides a safe and supportive environment for participants to develop the skills and resources needed for independent living and successful community reintegration. 

 Position Summary:

The Clinical Director functions as an integral member of Mental Health Colorado’s SAFER management team to ensure the agency meets external and internal expectations and goals. Provides specialized strategic leadership and oversight of administrative and/or clinical functions for all aspects of multiple programs and associated staff as assigned. Develops and manages program budgets. Works with groups outside the organization, including regulatory agencies. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.

Duties Performed:

• Provide leadership, motivation, and direction to the clinical, business, and administrative staff of the agency, particularly for the programs and initiatives to which assigned.

• Accountable for the development, implementation, and functions of assigned programs and is responsible for the ongoing administration of existing programs and functions.

• Responsible for policy and procedure development specific to the areas to which assigned and participates in overall agency policy and procedure development and implementation.

• Collaborate with other management team members to ensure the development of training and oversight strategies assuring teams and agency functions follow all necessary regulations and agency policies and are in the best interest of the clients served. Participate in the development of center-wide strategies to ensure the same.

• Ensure assigned staff, teams, and responsibilities are presented with an accurate and favorable representation of the agency.

• Provide administrative oversight of clinical programs as assigned. Oversee all aspects of the agency’s program implementation, ensuring the programs are meeting clients’ needs, operating at optimal capacity, and effectively leveraging the organization’s resources. Ensure services are of high quality, appropriate, and consistent with stated models of care and selection; provide supervision and ensure the accountability of the middle-level managers is maintained. 

• May provide oversight and/or primary responsibility for non-clinical programs essential to the functioning of the agency (e.g., Quality Improvement/Assurance, Compliance). Ensure non-clinical programs are complementary and collaborative with the management team.

• May be called upon to take the lead in special projects that are critical to agency success. In this role as project director, the Clinical Director will work closely with agency executives and other management personnel to develop, implement, train, and evaluate success. 

• Develop and maintain cooperative, collaborative, and effective relationships with community partners that enhance the reputation of the agency. May be charged with the task of offering presentations to various community groups and organizations to increase understanding and improve the image of SAFER in the community.

• Ensure fiscal viability of SAFER, pursue, and maintain funding sources, and actively engage in budget development and management utilizing necessary applications and/or reports.

Minimum Qualifications:

• A commitment to social justice and advocacy for individuals with complex and co-occurring health needs involved in the criminal justice system who are experiencing homelessness and other vulnerabilities.

• A master’s degree from an accredited college or university in Psychology, Social Work, or another behavioral health field is required.

• Colorado clinical licensure in an appropriate discipline (LCSW, LPC, LMFT, Psych. D) is required.

• 3 years experience in an upper-level management position, plus 3 years experience in the clinical and/or program areas to the position assigned.

• Management and fiduciary experience in a healthcare non-profit agency.

Additional Eligibility Requirements:

• Annual Flu Vaccination 

• Annual TB Testing

 • A commitment to social justice and advocacy for individuals with SMI involved in the criminal justice system who are experiencing homelessness and other vulnerabilities.

Mental Health Lead Therapist

 Mental Health Lead
Therapist (LCSW, LPC, LMFT, LP)
Pennock
Center for Counseling

211 S. 21^st Avenue

Brighton, CO 80601

303-655-9065

www.pennockcounseling.org 

We are looking for someone who appreciates a positive, supportive professional
environment working with a skilled and compassionate team. Pennock Center for
Counseling is a great place to work! As a part of a supportive, collaborative
team where staff feel both nurtured and empowered, we provide the highest
quality mental health services to residents of Northeastern Metro Denver and
surrounding communities. 

If you are looking for the following, this may be the position for you. 

ü A place to feel appreciated for the work you do 

ü Opportunities for growth and innovation 

ü A relaxed environment 

ü Flexibility in scheduling 

ü Welcoming stand-alone building and modern offices 

ü A place that values work/life balance 

ü Manageable caseloads 

ü A mission-driven organization  

ü Finding satisfaction from helping meet the gaps in mental
health services

We are seeking an enthusiastic, experienced clinician interested in overseeing our
clinical staff, clinical community partnerships, and our internship program.
Pennock Center for Counseling’s mission is to make mental health care
accessible and to meet the need for affordable, accessible care. If you have
strong leadership skills, an understanding of mental health practices, and a
desire to make a positive impact, we would love to hear from you. 

Responsibilities: 

· Work closely and collaboratively with the Executive
Director to ensure high quality clinical services and to develop innovative
clinical programs and community partnerships 

· Oversee the day-to-day clinical operations and assist in
all critical situations or clinical emergencies 

· Monitor clinical staff workloads/assignments  

· Maintain an individual caseload based on agency needs 

· Provide clinical supervision, coaching, and mentoring to
staff and interns as required 

· Monitor documentation and oversee clinical care to ensure
regulatory standards and/or contractual requirements are met 

· Monitor Medicaid requirements and maintain Medicaid
eligibility for the center 

· Seek out new internship opportunities and maintain
relationships with graduate schools 

· Interview potential interns and coordinate their
orientation and training 

· Maintain a positive, ethical, and professional working
relationship with community, government agencies, and other professionals 

· Maintain an active Colorado license 

· Perform other duties as requested

Skills
and Knowledge: 

· Knowledge of clinical perspectives, approaches and
interventions 

· Knowledge of effective assessment and treatment planning 

· Knowledge of community resources and treatment options 

· Advanced written and oral communication, decision making
and problem-solving skills, and efficient time management 

· Excellent interpersonal skills, the ability to work
independently and as part of a team, collaborating with others within the
organization and in the community 

· Ability to accept direction and delegation of work under
the supervision of the Executive Director 

Education
and Experience: 

· Master’s degree in a related clinical field such as Social
Work, Professional Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, or Psychology 

· Colorado license (LCSW, LPC, LMFT, LP). Clinician close to
licensure with the required experience may be considered  

· Previous supervisory experience is preferred 

· Bilingual ability is a plus 

Salary:
$80,000 – $83,000 annually  

To
apply: Email
a cover letter and resume to Jody Pierce, ED, jody@pennockcounseling.org

Police Based Co-Responder – Lakewood Police

The Police Based Co-Responder will provide early intervention assessment, referrals and clinical case management services to persons in the community that are identified by Lakewood Police Department officers as possibly having mental health issues.  To provide information, education, liaison, and transition services to various networks within Jefferson Center for Mental Health (Jefferson Center) and with federal, state, and community based agencies and resources. To provide training and on-going education for officers to increase awareness of crisis de-escalation, mental health issues and intervention. To provide family members with necessary information and education to further assist persons with mental illness and for themselves.

Education, Knowledge, Skills & Experience Required:

• Master’s Degree, plus one to two years related experience and/or training. 
• Clinical Licensure preferred but not required.
• Current Drivers License and acceptable Motor Vehicle Report Required.

Job Specific Competencies/Duties:

• Accompany Lakewood PD officers on mental health related calls in the community.  Triage, provide crisis intervention, assess needs and provide resources, link with treatment
• Assessment of all referrals to determine appropriateness for services at Jefferson Center
• Provide case management services including linking to services, monitoring, follow-up, and crisis management for consumers
• Provide services to meet need:  office based, community based, or in the consumer’s home
• Make appropriate referrals to and act as liaison with community agencies, service providers, and natural support systems
• Provide in-reach and out-reach at designated facilities as assigned/appropriate
• Collaboration with consumers, family members, and significant others in identifying strengths and needs in identifying treatment needs
• Work with consumer and family/support system for appropriate service delivery
• Provide assistance in developing community-based resources for social, vocational, and leisure skills
• Maintain communication and links with other Jefferson Center programs e.g. Access, Inpatient, Outpatient, Navigation and Wellness programs
• Coordination for emergency services when clinically indicated/medically necessary; risk/lethality assessment (including inpatient admission)
• Resource acquisition and assistance with application for benefits and entitlements in collaboration with Benefits/Navigation Team
• Assist consumers with basic needs such as housing, food, clothing, medical and dental care, legal, vocational, and psychiatric services
• Provide on-going training and educational opportunities for officers to increase awareness of de-escalation, mental health and intervention
• Provide family members with necessary information and education to further assist clients and themselves
• Participate in team meetings, clinical staffings, and clinical consultation as scheduled
• Utilize clinical practice guidelines, Jefferson Center and State Division of Mental Health standards for appropriate service delivery
• Appropriately screen and assess referrals for admission into the CJMH program or other Jefferson Center Networks; document, process and organize referrals in a timely manner
• Coordinate consumer needs and foster relationships while working with criminal justice representatives (jail, courts, etc…)
• Manage and maintain accurate and timely data collection and documentation database
• Work with management team on reports, presentations as assigned
• Submit 90% of all Progress-to-Date forms within 3 working days (team specific)
• Complete 95% of all paperwork by the due date
• Complete 95% of case closing within 90 days after last contact

Other Duties (Professional Growth/Development/Community/Relationships & Productivity Performance Measures):

• Attend mandatory in-services, compliance with individualized training plan as required
• Participate in supervision by coming prepared with an agenda.  Report high risk/problem cases, and utilize a problem solving approach/utilize feedback
• Use language and behavior to promote dignity/respect with consumers, Jefferson Center staff and external customers
• Continually strive for self-improvement and be motivated to learn new skills to benefit consumer and Jefferson Center
• Attend supervision at times and intervals agreed upon with supervisor.
• Ensure that fee collections meet the team goal as determined by Network Director
• Meet required number of consumer service hours as determined by Network Director and/or Clinical Manager
• 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
• Demonstrate cultural competency/awareness/skills in working with diverse caseload and utilizes Jefferson Center resources/trainings as needed
• Effectively respond to client/consumer needs and problems, initiate and maintain positive interactions, timely response to phone calls, pages, email, etc
• Work cooperatively with other community agencies, as appropriate, and in agreement with supervisor. 
• Volunteer to work on Jefferson Center committees

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.

Salary Grade 51-Master’s Unlicensed Clinician $57,000 – $64,000*

Salary Grade 52- (Licensed Clinician LCSW, LMFT, LPC) $70,000 – $77,200*

Additional Salary Information*:

• 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.*

Application deadline: 11/11/2024. Review of applications will begin immediately. 

Neighborhood Program Manager

Under the supervision of the Director of Wellbeing, the Neighborhood Program Manager is responsible for coordination and supervision of all aspects of the administration and supervision of the neighborhoods within the Mothership at Urban Peak. This includes response to emergency situations, oversight and back-up for aspects of programming in all neighborhoods and assisting with program oversight within each neighborhood in the Mothership. 

Duties include oversight of each neighborhood at the Mothership at their respective staff and programs, program evaluations, assisting with move in and outs of clients in the neighborhoods and assisting with grant management as it pertains to the neighborhoods. The Neighborhood Program Manager must be able to work with each affinity group of the neighborhood’s including; newcomers, pregnant and parenting youth and their small children, youth exiting or in foster care, youth in recovery, intellectual and or developmental delays/high acuity, and folks working on independent living skills. 

This position will ensure that interactions, interventions and environments at Urban Peak are trauma informed and emphasize the physical and emotional safety of youth and staff.

Who You Are:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Human Services or a related field and three (3) years’ related work experience and two (2) years’ supervisory experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience OR

A Master’s degree in education, business, communication or a related field and a minimum of two (2) years’ of experiences working with youth

• Lived experience reflective of the youth we serve encouraged but not required

• Experience with providing case management and supervision to staff working with youth experiencing homelessness

• Ability to connect and work effectively with a diverse youth population

• The ability to connect well, work effectively and communicate in a culturally responsive manner with a diverse youth population

• An understanding of trauma informed interactions and/or a willingness to learn and adopt this approach

• Ability and desire to work within a crisis intervention agency

• Must be computer proficient and possess experience of Microsoft Office Suite (e.g. Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, teams, and Excel) as well as salesforce and HMIS

• Understanding of the provision of and commitment to trauma informed care and positive youth development

• Must be insurable as a driver on Urban Peak’s auto liability policy to transport youth using an Urban Peak vehicle and an approved personal vehicle

• Ability to use second language in written and verbal communication highly desired (Spanish, Vietnamese, ASL)

• Ability to pass both federal and state background checks, and a pre-employment TB screening

What You Will Do:

Milieu Supervision

• Assist with providing milieu supervision through a trauma informed approach, working to ensure the physical and emotional safety of the youth and their environment.

• Provide programming that supports the building of healthy relationships

• Work with youth to maintain cleanliness of the environment

• Provide crisis intervention, phone counseling and support of milieu as necessary

• Work closely with other staff and agency programs to coordinate activities, providing clear and effective communication with other staff regarding clients

• Work directly with youth, as needed, to support their goals and assist them in managing relationships/behavior

• Provide appropriate emergency interventions, as needed, and/or guide staff in providing such intervention

• Provide support to other programs in emergency situations

• Work with Urban Peak staff and community agencies on collaborative projects and programs, group work, recreational activities, meals, and client service planning

Program Oversight/Quality Assurance

• Plan and coordinate programming, oversight and implementation throughout neighborhoods 

• Plan and coordinate new hire training

• Document relevant and significant events that occur during the shift in the Communication Log, crossover, and Salesforce/HMIS

• Plan and facilitate weekly staff meetings

• Meet with individual staff weekly for 1:1 supervision

• Ensure accurate program intakes and recording of client services

Supervision

• Effectively supervises and manages direct reports and provides, by example and leadership, motivation and direction to employees of the organization.

• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable state and federal employment laws. 

• Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; recognizing and rewarding employees; corrective disciplinary procedures and practices under direction of the Director of Wellbeing, addressing complaints and resolving problems.

• Ensures annual employee performance reviews are conducted in a timely and effective manner. Evaluates performance of employees for compliance with established policies and objectives of the organization and contributions in attaining objectives.

• Helps set the tone of the department to ensure morale, team work, and that the positive employment culture of the organization is maintained.

• Regularly schedule department and staff 1:1 meeting to provide leadership, development, and a forum for communication to ensure coordination and collaboration in meeting organization and individual goals. 

• Manage programs and report monthly variances to supervisor and Assistant Director of Data and Evaluation.

What We Offer:

• Salary Range: $70,000 to $75,000

• 100% Employer paid Medical and Dental plans – Buy-up plans available

o Tele-health & Dispatch Health included

• FSA & Dependent Care

• Vision | Accident Coverage | Critical Care & Hospital Extended Stay Plans

• 403(b) Retirement Plan with company match

• Robust Employee Assistance Program

• RTD Eco Pass

• 10 Paid Holidays & Paid Sick Time 

• 120 hours of vacation to start

• Second Language pay differential

• Staff support for lateral growth through training and mentorship

Who We Are:

Founded in 1988, Urban Peak is the only non-profit organization in Denver that provides a full convergence of services for youth ages 15 through 24 experiencing homelessness or at imminent risk of becoming homeless. Our goal is to meet youth where they are and to provide them with the assistance and support, they need to become self-sufficient or obtain the necessary services they need to exit a life on the streets.

Urban Peak provides numerous programs and services that are founded on the principles of trauma-informed care and Positive Youth Development to assist youth in reaching their potential and living a successful life off the streets. Services include street outreach, a 40-bed shelter for youth ages 15 through 20, a daytime drop-in center, supportive housing, education and employment services, case management, life skills courses, behavioral health evaluations, meals and more. The youth served at the shelter come from a variety of backgrounds, and we strive to be a safe community for all youth, regardless of race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, class, educational background, sexual orientation, gender identity, or ability status.

The Denver Urban Peak embraces diversity and considers all qualified candidates that have an interest in the non-profit sector. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, HIV/AIDS status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We encourage all candidates to apply.

Mental Health Therapist (Family Focus)

Founded in 1982, the Center for Work Education and Employment (CWEE) is one of Denver’s leading workforce and anti-poverty organizations. CWEE provides personal and professional support to address each career seeker’s unique challenges and to facilitate a supportive path to long-term employment success. CWEE’s mission is to foster personal and professional transformation for low-income families through confidence building, customized skills training, and career advancement. CWEE believes that regardless of personal situations and other barriers to employment, when an appropriate level of education and support is provided, individuals can and will succeed.

The values that drive CWEE’s mission of helping individuals succeed also drive CWEE’s approach to organizational management and employee development. CWEE embraces a culture of organizational learning and continuous quality improvement while centering trauma-informed care and wellness at all levels of the organization.

SUMMARY OF POSITION

The Mental Health Therapist is responsible for providing individual and family/systems psychotherapy, both in-person and via telemental health, to CWEE participants and/or their children. The goal of CWEE’s integrated mental services include stabilization, strengthening coping strategies, and supporting relational health in order to support participants’ economic well-being and capacity to obtain and maintain employment. This position works closely across teams to provide behavioral health services and promote access and connections to long-term behavioral health services, including referrals to community partners. Populations of focus may include individuals experiencing homelessness, situational and/or generational poverty, and survivors of interpersonal violence, among others. This Mental Health Therapist is responsible for assessment, treatment planning and delivery of behavioral health services and also contributes to data collection and program evaluation efforts.

CWEE is seeking an individual with a passion and commitment to providing trauma-informed care to support participants as they prepare for, find and maintain employment. 

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Counseling (80% of time) 

• Conduct intake and assessments and provide  ongoing psychotherapy to an assigned caseload of adult participants and/or their children
• Provided psychotherapy services include adult, child, and family/systems interventions
• Maintain accurate clinical records, complete data collection and evaluation 
• Provide crises intervention services as appropriate  
• Utilize best practices in telemental health 
• Opportunity to provide clinically focused psychoeducational workshops and/or support groups for participants 

Referrals (10% of time) 

• Support the Wellness Teams efforts to manage internal referrals through consistent use of referral tracking system and provision of initial consults to CWEE participants
• Contribute to ongoing data collection

Communication (5-10% of time) 

• Collaborate across teams to support participant access to services
• Use effective and timely communication strategies and methods to communicate with various stakeholders 

Professional Growth and Wellness (5% of time)

• Regularly reflect on progress toward professional goals, both individually and with supervisor, identifying and following through on learning opportunities
• Identify opportunities to mitigate stress 

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s degree in social work, counseling or a related field from an accredited college or university, professional licensure as LCSW,LPC, or LMFT in the State of Colorado; candidates for licensure with relevant lived or professional experience will be considered
• Minimum of five years of direct clinical service provision, including work with families and systems, preferred 
• Proven ability to work with individuals from diverse and economically disadvantaged backgrounds 
• Demonstrated skill in relational, trauma-focused, anti-oppressive, psychodynamic and/or cognitive therapeutic modalities; expertise regarding the mental health impact of poverty, trauma, and systemic oppression 
• Knowledgeable of trauma informed practice and organizational approaches  
• Experience and demonstrated skill working with individuals experiencing homelessness, situational, and/or generational poverty and survivors of interpersonal violence 
• Experience with daily, detailed data entry and outreach 
• Strong computer skills including web-based databases, internet research and proficiency with Microsoft Office applications 
• Bilingual in Spanish/English, a plus 

PERSONAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Commitment to CWEE’s mission of providing long-term, durable self-sufficiency through quality employment
• Active contributor to a positive work culture built on ongoing learning, continuous improvement and attention to wellness
• Flexible, a team player with a commitment to personal and professional accountability
• Solution oriented, able to make timely decisions despite ambiguity
• Proactive self-starter with excellent organizational skills and proven ability to balance multiple tasks and deadlines with attention to detail
• Results driven with strong critical thinking skills
• Strong self-awareness, confidence and integrity

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Must be located in the State of Colorado by the agreed upon start date
• CWEE operates in a hybrid workplace model that balances the responsibilities of being a direct service organization with the benefits of a flexible work environment; all staff should expect time in the office    
• Ability to attend meetings and events within the Denver Metro area, which occasionally may be held outside of core office hours 

Life Skills Manager

Under the supervision of the Housing Supervisor the Life Skills Manager will be responsible for providing direct supervision of youth at Urban Peak Denver shelter and/or housing programs. This includes assisting youth in increasing self-efficacy and reducing risky behavior, ensuring client safety, providing delivery of appropriate and effective program services, and maintaining a safe and positive environment. Duties include supervision of youth in accordance with facility rules and regulations, crisis intervention, facilities maintenance, group facilitation, promotion of a therapeutic environment, accurate, timely and consistent data collection, and data entry. This position will ensure that interactions, interventions, and environments at Urban Peak are trauma informed and emphasize the physical and emotional safety of youth and staff. 

Who You Are: 

• A High School Diploma or equivalent and two (2) years’ of experience working with high-risk, adolescent populations in a shelter, residential, or transitional housing environment; or an equivalent combination of higher education and some experience working with high-risk adolescent population
• Lived experience reflective of the youth we serve encouraged but not required.
• Abe to connect and work effectively with a diverse, resistant street youth population.
• Exercise discretion and independent judgment, set clear and appropriate boundaries with youth.
• Knowledge and understanding issues of the homeless adolescent population, mental health issues, and substance abuse among high-risk young adults.
• Provide services that are trauma informed, appropriate, and effective.
• Problem solving skills (multi-tasking, assessment, organization and prioritization)
• Team oriented and able to coordinate with various departments and staff.
• Understanding of the provision of and commitment to trauma informed care
• QMAP certified or eligible for QMAP certification
• Ability to be an insurable driver on Urban Peak’s auto liability policy in order to conduct business on behalf of the agency or transport youth using an Urban Peak vehicle and an approved personal vehicle.
• Ability to pass both federal and state background checks and a pre-employment TB Screening
• Ability to use second language in written and verbal communication desired (Spanish, Vietnamese, ASL)

  What You Will Do: 

• Facilitate group activities and discussions.
• Crisis intervention with current clients in person or via phone counseling

• Provide supervision and work to ensure the safety of the youth and their environment.
• Assure that youth maintain cleanliness of the shelter environment.
• Provide direction and support to youth on the completion of daily chores and other activities.
• Maintain a welcoming presence; and support youth who come into the shelter.
• Accurately document admission record and record actual services received by clients or tenants.
• Collect and maintain accurate data and effectively communicate to staff regarding clients
• Document relevant and significant events that occur during the shift in the communication log

  What We Offer: 

• Salary: $26.02 / hr
• Hours: Friday thru Sunday 8pm to 8am;
• This position does require the employee to report to two (2) staff meetings per month (Wednesday’s) from 2pm to 4pm. 
• 100% Employer paid Medical and Dental plans 
• FSA & Dependent Care
• Vision | Accident Coverage | Critical Care & Hospital Extended Stay Plans
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with company match
• Robust Employee Assistance Program
• RTD Eco Pass
• 10 Paid Holidays & Paid Sick Time 
• 120 hours of vacation to start
• Second Language pay differential

• Staff support for lateral growth through training and mentorship

 Who We Are: 

Founded in 1988, Urban Peak is the only non-profit organization in Denver that provides a full convergence of services for youth ages 15 through 24 experiencing homelessness or at imminent risk of becoming homeless. Our goal is to meet youth where they are and to provide them with the assistance and support, they need to become self-sufficient or obtain the necessary services they need to exit a life on the streets. 

 Urban Peak provides numerous programs and services that are founded on the principles of trauma-informed care and Positive Youth Development to assist youth in reaching their potential and living a successful life off the streets. Services include street outreach, a 40-bed shelter for youth ages 15 through 20, a daytime drop-in center, supportive housing, education and employment services, case management, life skills courses, behavioral health evaluations, meals and more. The youth served at the shelter come from a variety of backgrounds, and we strive to be a safe community for all youth, regardless of race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, class, educational background, sexual orientation, gender identity, or ability status. 

  The Denver Urban Peak embraces diversity and considers all qualified candidates that have an interest in the non-profit sector.  We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, HIV/AIDS status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We encourage all candidates to apply.