Colorado Nonprofit Association
Healthcare Navigator (Colorado Springs)
Position Purpose
**MUST RESIDE IN COLORADO**
Health Care Navigators provide services that include connecting Veterans to VA health care benefits or community health care services. Healthcare Navigators provide case management and care coordination, health education, interdisciplinary collaboration, coordination, and consultation, and administrative duties. Healthcare Navigators work closely with the Veteran’s primary care provider and members of the Veteran’s assigned interdisciplinary treatment team. This position acts as the primary liaison between HAV and the VA or community medical clinic. This position works with a population of Veterans with complex needs who require assistance accessing health care services or adhering to health care plans. The Healthcare Navigator works closely with the Veteran’s assigned multidisciplinary team, including medical, nursing, administrative specialists, and case management personnel. This position works within this team to provide timely, appropriate, Veteran centered care equitably. The SSVF health care navigator works collaboratively with the team and the Veteran to identify and address systems challenges for enhanced care coordination as needed.
This is a HYBRID position. The Healthcare Navigator works from home and manages all day-to-day activities from a home office. There is an expectation of working regular business hours Monday through Friday, frequent client interactions and visits in the community as needed. Accurate, timely and appropriate documentation is a general expectation. There are occasional requirements to go into an office, depending on the Healthcare Navigators location in the state.
Essential Duties
- Ability to manage day-to-day duties in a remote work setting.
- Conducts non-clinical assessments of the Veteran in collaboration with the interdisciplinary treatment team, the Veteran, family members and significant others.
- Serves as a resource for education, and support for Veterans and families. Works in coordination with Veterans IDT to develop a care plan, monitors and provides updates to team when appropriate.
- Provides comprehensive case management and care coordination across episodes of care and acts as a health coach by proactively supporting Veterans to optimize treatment interventions and outcomes.
- Assists in identifying the Veteran and family’s health education needs and provides education services and materials that match the health literacy level of the Veteran.
- Participate in regular supervision
- Collaborates with other disciplines involved in providing care. Regularly consults with other team members and appropriately assesses and addresses the needs of the Veteran.
- Participates in expanding the knowledge related to health care navigators and the Veteran population. Develops relationships with community leaders, VA staff and other referral networks.
- Identify and report to the Operations Manager and/or Program Manager regarding team activities and issues that may positively and/or adversely influence the delivery of services under the contract.
- Complete all documentation as required including but not limited to client contacts, collateral contacts, case management interventions, care plans, behavioral health care visits, and physical health care visits.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Strong communication skills with team members, colleagues, community partners and VA and community health staff.
- Maintain strict confidentiality and fulfill requirement of HIPAA laws.
- Maintain appropriate boundaries and professional demeanor.
- Write effective notes and care plans.
- Manage self independently with minimal supervision.
- Complete data as needed for contract reporting.
- Meet necessary timelines for documentation
- Knowledge and understanding of common symptoms of severe and persistent mental illness
- Knowledge of VA benefits, crisis services, Medicaid/Medicare and other community resources.
- Ability to use person centered approach to coordinating care
Essential Functions
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Actively communicate with Veterans, families and other interdisciplinary team members.
- Works with Veterans and families, VA staff and appropriate community agencies as necessary to facilitate services in accordance with SSVF program.
- Ability to meet/work with staff, stakeholders or Veterans and families in a variety of settings.
- Attends staff, team and department meetings.
- Attends in-services, staffing and other meetings with supervisor’s approval. May be appointed to committees.
- Participates in agency and community planning and education.
- Develops and maintains records, plans and reports.
- Lift and/or carry 20 lbs.
- Sit, stand and walk for reasonable periods of time.
- Maintains prompt and regular attendance.
- Performs related work as assigned.
- Ability to drive personal or company vehicle
- Statewide travel may be required. Travel expected 50% of the time.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Master’s level social worker or equivalent education and experience
- Ability to complete required training as required by VA.
- Ability to pass required background checks.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience working with Veteran population, especially homeless Veteran population.
- Working knowledge of and/or professional or personal experience with the VA
- 2-5 years of social work experience, specifically case management and/or care coordination in a healthcare environment.
Driving Requirements
• Valid drivers license
• Proof of motor vehicle insurance
• Personal vehicle in good operating condition for use during work
• No major violations in the past three years.
• No more than two moving violations in the past three years
• Ability to meet and maintain agency driving requirements and operate agency vehicles
Rocky Mountain Human Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to racial, ethnic and cultural diversity and the goals of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Wellness Center Clinical Therapist/Wellness Coach
Job Title: Wellness Center Clinical Therapist/Wellness Coach (Longmont)
Work Site: TRI’s Longmont Office, In person/remote (for remote, must have access to Internet, copier/scanner, ability to communicate as needed or required with Executive Director)
Supervised By: Program Manager & Executive Director
Hours of Work: This person will work within the hours available to reach staff of Longmont Parole and Probation, Department of Corrections, Boulder County agencies, and the individuals enrolled in TRI’s Wellness Center. TRI’s office in Longmont is available on Mondays through Fridays during normal business hours, 9 am – 5 pm. Other times are determined between clients and the case manager. TRI’s Executive Director may also determine administrative work tasks to be done remotely.
Overall Organization: TRI is a 8-year-old nonprofit organization which provides wrap around support services to criminally justice involved individuals in Boulder County and surrounding areas referred to our Wellness Center in Longmont. TRI offers post-release trauma responsive programming, mental and behavioral healthcare and case management to eligible members returning into the community. TRI has strong community partnerships and a volunteer/mentor program which help to facilitate our mission. TRI has grown quickly since its start to meet the demands for professional support required by the men and women we serve.
General Statement of Duties:
TRI’s Wellness Center provides an array of holistic therapeutic services including Individual Therapeutic Services (Somatic Resourcing, mindfulness
training, trauma psychoeducation, general processing and coping skill practice, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, mental health evaluation, substance use disorder assessment) and Group Treatment Services (Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Relapse Prevention, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Trauma Recovery, Anger Management, Domestic Violence, Couples/Family Therapy). TRI’s clinical team offers members’ coordination of care between community agencies who assist members with services in mental health, substance abuse, medical assistance treatment, UA’s and ongoing drug testing.
TRI’s goal is to streamline as many services as possible to ensure our members are successful post release. This person is responsible for providing therapeutic services, and related activities under the supervision of the Program Manager. This individual will provide daily and weekly mental health and substance abuse individual and group services to members of TRI. They will be responsible for coordinating with Parole/Probation, Community Reentry agencies, Office of Behavioral Health/Medicaid (CCHA) and appropriate Boulder County agencies to promote and assist our members mental health needs.
Duties may include, but are not limited to:
- Meet with service providers to coordinate referrals, level of care and treatment planning of current members of TRI program.
- Conduct weekly individual/group sessions with members referred to Wellness Center.
- Regularly collaborate with agency partners on clinical care and treatment.
- Identify and participate in professional development activities and meetings when needed to maintain a working knowledge of interventions available to assist the populations TRI serves.
- Enter all relevant therapeutic information into the Theranest database for tracking and analysis for continued development.
- Make decisions regarding members’ services, level of care, treatment needs, on a daily/weekly basis and complete clinical case management related paperwork in an accurate and timely manner.
- Help support occasional evening and weekend events for TRI.
Required Qualifications:
Preferred: An individual who holds a master’s degree in social work or counseling and/or advanced licensure (LPC, LCSW, LAC, CAS, CAC) in Mental Health, Substance Abuse, Somatic and/or Trauma Counseling field. 4 plus years’ experience working within the criminal justice system, with vulnerable populations and individuals, LGBTQ, and co-occurring and/or dual diagnosis disorders. Strong understanding of Trauma Informed Care, Mental Health First Aid, Motivational Interviewing, Stages of Change, and advanced working knowledge of evidence based mental health interventions including Cognitive Behavioral Theory, Dialectical Behavioral Theory, Trauma Interventions, Somatic Resourcing, etc.
Ability to train and utilize software programs, MS Word, Excel, Theranest Database, Dropbox, and other secure database systems implemented. Professional level oral and written skills, strong communication skills, ability stay on task and has a high level of organization and program management skills and experience. Bi-lingual abilities preferred but not required.
School/Childcare Nurse Liaison (Temp)
What Success Looks Like In This Job
The Adams County Health Department Nursing Division is comprised of Nurse Family Partnership, Nurse Support Program, Harm Reduction, Sexual Health, Immunizations, Child Maltreatment and Fatality Prevention, and Care Coordinator for Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs. The Nursing Division is made up of clinical support staff, medical assistants, harm reduction specialists, operations support, nurses, advanced practice nurses, and midwives.
As a public health professional at ACHD, your work extends beyond clinical care—it’s a calling to help prevent illness, promote well-being, and safeguard the health of communities. Every interaction, every program, and every initiative you undertake is fueled by a commitment to create healthier, more resilient communities where every individual can thrive. ACHD Nursing Division staff work diligently to be proactive, responsive, and adaptable in a landscape of ongoing and emerging challenges. Nursing care occurs anywhere the community lives, focusing on accessibility, community engagement, and building trust.
In this dynamic and ever-evolving field of public health, you are dedicated to lifelong learning, staying abreast of the latest research, trends, and best practices to deliver evidence-based care and drive positive change. You are not just a healthcare provider; you are an educator, advocate, and ally, committed to fostering a culture of health, resilience, and well-being.
Join us in our mission to build a healthier, more equitable future where every individual can live their healthiest life possible.
Examples of Duties for Success
Plans, develops, manages, and implements public health nursing programs for communities, families, and individuals; and performs related work as required.
Clinical Skills and Knowledge:
- Solid Nursing Foundation: A strong foundation in nursing principles and practices is essential. This includes patient assessment, treatment skills, and knowledge of various health conditions.Public Health Expertise:
- Understanding of Population Health: Public health nurses think beyond individual patients and consider the health of entire communities. They understand how social determinants of health, like poverty and access to education, influence health outcomes.
- Epidemiology and Data Analysis: These nurses are familiar with how diseases spread in populations and can analyze data to identify health trends and areas of concern.Communication and Interpersonal Skills:
- Patient Education: They excel at explaining complex medical information in a clear and understandable way to people from diverse backgrounds.
- Active Listening and Cultural Sensitivity: Building trust and rapport with community members is key. Public health nurses actively listen to concerns, demonstrate cultural sensitivity, and avoid using medical jargon.
- Collaboration: They work effectively with a wide range of people, including community leaders, social workers, and other healthcare professionals.Other Key Qualities:
- Problem-Solving and Resourcefulness: Public health nurses often work in environments with limited resources. They need to be resourceful and find creative solutions to address community health needs.
- Advocacy and Leadership: They are passionate about public health issues and can advocate for policies that promote health equity and access to healthcare.
- Adaptability and Resilience: The public health field can be fast-paced and unpredictable. Public health nurses need to be adaptable and able to respond to changing situations.
- Compassion and Commitment to Community Health: A genuine desire to improve the health and well-being of the community is a driving force for public health.
Primary Responsibilities for Success:
The School/Childcare Public Health Nurse provides nursing services and health related training to Head Start families and their children, Head Start health specialist staff, and educators as it relates to immunizations, infection control, health care plans, medication administration, and any other duties as related to preventive and public health needs in a school setting.
- Provide approved medication administration skills training/annual delegation prior to the first day of school to all designated staff members, and throughout the year as new staff is hired.
- Provide medication administration training to designated center staff on any specific medication administration according to specific health care plan requirement(s) not covered in the approved general medication administration training/delegation provided prior to child beginning school.
- Maintain case notes/record of health interventions provided to specific student(s)/family in the Head Start Child Outcomes Planning & Assessment (COPA) software system using DAPS case noting (data, assessment, plan, and strength)
- Participate in the Head Start mandated Health Services Advisory Committee (HSAC)/health collaborative meetings as requested throughout the school year.
- Annually review and provide consultation as required on health-related policies and procedures to improve health services and ensure compliance with Colorado state regulations applicable to the provision of health services in a pre-school setting.
- Review and approve student’s medically prescribed health care plans (HCP) within 48 hours from receipt and collaborate with prescribing professional at student’s medical clinic, as warranted, to ensure accuracy in HCP prior to student’s first day of school.
- Provide monthly consultation visits to all Head Start centers and provide documentation of visit within two business days to the family and health services manager. Monthly consultation visits should include, though not limited to the following:
- Staff/parent training/consultation as warranted.
- Monthly auditing of compliance in medication administration training, health care plans, medication logs, expiration dates of medications, etc.
- Consultation with health specialists surrounding topics on infection control, communicable diseases, immunizations, and any other health care interventions and care as needed in a school/public health setting.
- Meet with family and health services manager quarterly to discuss department quality assurance needs, provide advisement on any regulations/requirements, health and safety needs, communicable disease, infection control, and identification of any staff training needs observed during monthly consultation visits.Supervision Received:
General direction is provided by the Parent and Child Services Nurse Manager, and the Public Health Nursing Division Director.
Supervision Exercised:
Provides direct supervision and support to professional nursing staff and paraprofessional employees who provide public health nursing services.
Commitment to Equity:
- Integrates Health Equity into all areas of work.
- Creates and maintains partnerships and processes that support and integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion into all aspects of Adams County Health Department work.
- Prioritizes transparency and supports a no wrong door culture.
Emergency Preparedness and Response Duties
Completes training identified as appropriate for this level employee. Responds, as required, to support public health emergencies, incidents, and events. Employee participates in all exercises and drills. This may require evening, weekend, and occasional on-call duties including but not limited to work outside of your normal duties.
Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act (HIPAA) Statement
Maintain sensitive & confidential client information according to the HIPAA policy confidentiality requirements.
Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:
- Based upon work environment spending time sitting, standing, and/or walking.
- Utilize appropriate ergonomics.
- Occasionally lifts, carries, pulls, or pushes up to 20 lbs.
- Occasionally uses cart, dolly, or other equipment to carry in excess of 20 lbs.
- Occasionally climbs, stoops, kneels, balances, reaches, crawls and crouches while performing office or work duties.
- Verbal and auditory capacity enabling constant interpersonal communication through automated devices, such as telephones, radios, and similar; and in public meetings and personal interactions.
- Constant use of eye, hand and finger coordination enabling the use of automated office machinery or equipment.
- Visual capacity enabling constant use of computer or other work-related equipment.
Equipment Used
- Must demonstrate proficiency in using personal protective equipment (PPE).
- Computer use includes internet, email, Microsoft Office Suite.
- Audio-visual and other teaching equipment.
- Healthcare equipment.
- Must be able to learn and become proficient with equipment and software programs as required to perform assigned duties effectively and efficiently.
Qualifications for Success
Minimum Qualifications:
- Current or within three weeks of hire, Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association.
- Licensed to practice as a registered nurse (RN) in the State of Colorado or a Compact State.
- Requires a bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN) from a school accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission or the American Association of Colleges of Nursing.
- Three years of nursing practice at the RN level or above.
- This position requires a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
Essential Requirements:
- Complete the Head Start attestation form stating RN is current in all immunizations, TB test, as well as pass all background checks as required by the Office of Head Start (Head Start will incur any cost associated with the background check process):
- ACCURATE online state criminal background check, national sex offender background registry check
- CDHS BIU Checklist 5-Year State-Based Residence background check and applicable documents
- CBI/FBI fingerprint checks
- CDHS TRAILS (State Childcare Licensing) child abuse and neglect background check
- Receive Certification in Childcare Health Consultation prior to starting position.
- Receive prior to starting position and annual certification, thereafter, through the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) (Colorado Shines/PDIS) in the following areas:
- Childcare and Preschool Immunizations
- Recognition & reporting of Child Abuse and NeglectOther Qualifications:
- Flexibility in work hours may be required to accommodate community events, meetings, and outreach activities.
- Travel within the community and participation in evening, weekend and on-call duties may be required.
AgencyAdams County
Address4430 S. Adams County Parkway, Suite C4000B
Brighton, Colorado, 80601-8213
Therapist – Long-Term Foster Care – Bilingual Spanish – $3,000 Sign on Bonus
*Applicants who apply through third-party sites (Indeed, Monster, etc.) will receive an email from ApplicantPro to complete their application.*
COMPANY OVERVIEW
Lutheran Family Services Rocky Mountains is a nonprofit, human services agency committed to community safety, support, and resiliency. Since 1948, LFSRM has provided support, guidance, and resource coordination to individuals and families, regardless of race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, or age through family and refugee services. We believe that all people, from the newborn to the most elderly, are valued members of our community. If you want to impact your community while serving alongside other amazing professionals, Lutheran Family Services Rocky Mountains welcomes you to apply.
DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW
The Long-Term Foster Care (LTFC) program at Lutheran Family Services Rocky Mountains (LFSRM) provides care and support to Unaccompanied Children (UC) in federal custody as they wait for their immigration case to be resolved so they can transition to a more long term program or living arrangement. UCs are placed with licensed foster families and attend public school while they are in the program, allowing them to have more normalized experiences in family based environment.
JOB SUMMARY & RESPONSIBILITIES
The Therapist position is responsible for providing culturally responsive and trauma informed, direct therapeutic services to clients in the program. This position administers assessments, individual, group and family therapy, as indicated. Additionally, this position coordinates with other professionals to ensure adequate coordination of services. This position is required to maintain a flexible, organized, and efficient work schedule and is subject to work extended hours and weekends.
BENEFITS
Small caseloads (capped at 12 clients at any one time). Works closely with a multi-disciplinary team, with frequent staffings for youth on the caseload. Multiple layers of supervision, training and clinical support. Additionally, enjoy health/dental/vision insurance, competitive paid time off, company holidays, 401(k) retirement plan, and so much more!
REQUIRED COMPETANCIES
Occupational Competencies
- Meet standards of practice: Familiarity with social work practice, human development, child welfare system and family systems, including appropriate local, state, and federal regulations.
- Apply therapeutic services: Familiarity with assessment, care planning, facilitation, coordination, and advocating for supports on behalf of and in collaboration with an individual.
- Apply crisis intervention: Experience with crisis management, problem solving, and mediation best practices.
- Legal requirements: Familiarity with the legal system as it applies to child welfare.
- Deliver services within diverse cultural communities: Skills and sensitivity in working with youth and families from a variety of cultural and ethnic backgrounds with a variety of challenges.
- Communicate professionally with colleagues in other fields: Ability to communicate professionally and cooperate with members of the other professions involved with the youth.
Foundational Competencies
- Active Listening: Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting.
- Critical Thinking: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
- Social Perceptiveness: Being aware of others’ reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
EXAMPLE ACTIVITIES
- Administer required behavioral and mental health assessments for youth.
- Coordinate services for each youth in conjunction with the case management team.
- Provide direct therapeutic services to clients and community as needed including group and family therapy.
- Provide crisis intervention and guidance to UCs and foster families regarding clinical components of crisis intervention and long-term treatment strategies.
- Ensure federal, state, and program’s internal documentation practices and reporting requirements are met in following with contract and licensing standards.
- Participate in meetings with stakeholders and offer clinical feedback regarding client treatment needs.
- May participate in on-call rotation.
TRANSPORTATION
Must maintain a valid driver’s license and carry personal auto liability insurance at the level of $100,000/300,000/100,000.
- Frequent local regional travel. May be required to transport clients in personal vehicle.
REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS
- Master’s degree or Ph.D. in psychology, sociology, or other relevant behavioral science in which clinical experience is a program requirement.
- Two (2) years of postgraduate direct service delivery experience strongly preferred.
- Clinical License- LCSW, LPC, LMFT, or LP preferred. License eligible required.
- Bilingual English and Spanish.
VACCINATION POLICY
Due to policy requirements from the Office of Refugee Resettlement, staff in this Long-Term Foster Care Program who work directly with Unaccompanied Children must present proof of immunization or immunity (within 120 days of hire) to the following diseases: Varicella, MMR, Tdap, and annual Influenza; or an approved exemption from Human Resources.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Counselor, mental health, LPCC, MFT-C, LSW, MSW
Clinical Supervisor – Long Term Foster Care – Part-Time 20 hours – Bilingual Spanish preferred – $1,500 Sign on Bonus
*Applicants who apply through third-party sites (Indeed, Monster, etc.) will receive an email from ApplicantPro to complete their application.*
**$1,500 Sign-On Bonus!**
COMPANY OVERVIEW
Lutheran Family Services Rocky Mountains is a nonprofit, human services agency committed to community safety, support, and resiliency. Since 1948, LFSRM has provided support, guidance, and resource coordination to individuals and families, regardless of race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, or age through family and refugee services. We believe that all people, from the newborn to the most elderly, are valued members of our community. If you want to impact your community while serving alongside other amazing professionals, Lutheran Family Services Rocky Mountains welcomes you to apply.
DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW
The Long-Term Foster Care (LTFC) program at Lutheran Family Services Rocky Mountains (LFSRM) provides care and support to Unaccompanied Children (UC) in federal custody as they wait for their immigration case to be resolved so they can transition to a more long term program or living arrangement. UCs are placed with licensed foster families and attend public school while they are in the program, allowing them to have more normalized experiences in family based environment.
JOB SUMMARY & RESPONSIBILITIES
The Clinical Supervisor is responsible for supporting and ensuring the comprehensive service delivery of clinical services in the program. This position will offer consultation and trauma-informed expertise to program staff and stakeholders to promote stable foster placements and provide clinical feedback. Additionally, the Clinical supervisor will conduct trainings during the onboarding process for new staff and continually, as needed. This position includes the direct supervision of the therapeutic team and may support direct client treatment services, based on program needs.
BENEFITS
Supervises a limited number of staff (1 therapist, 1 behavioral support specialist) who are supporting a small, limited caseload, to be able to provide a deep level of supervision and support. Receives broader clinical support and training through the larger network. Works within a multi-disciplinary team with regular staffings for each child in the program. Additionally, enjoy competitive paid time off, company holidays, 401(k) retirement plan, and so much more!
REQUIRED COMPETANCIES
Occupational Competencies
- Meet standards of practice: Familiarity with social work practice, human development, child welfare system and family systems, including appropriate local, state, and federal regulatory rules.
- Apply therapeutic services: Familiarity with assessment, care planning, facilitation, coordination, and advocating for supports on behalf of and in collaboration with an individual.
- Apply crisis intervention: Experience with crisis management, problem solving, and mediation best practices.
- Legal requirements: Familiarity with the legal system as it applies to child welfare.
- Deliver services within diverse cultural communities: Skills and sensitivity in working with youth and families from a variety of cultural and ethnic backgrounds with a variety of challenges.
- Communicate professionally with colleagues in other fields: Ability to communicate professionally and cooperate with members of the other professions involved with the youth.
Foundational Competencies
- Active Listening: Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting.
- Critical Thinking: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
- Social Perceptiveness: Being aware of others’ reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
EXAMPLE ACTIVITIES
- Provide clinical supervision, leadership, and training to therapeutic team.
- Support and supervise the therapeutic team with service delivery, documentation and client related issues.
- Provide direct therapeutic services to clients and community as needed including group and family therapy.
- Facilitate comprehensive clinical related training to staff and stakeholders.
- Ensure federal, state, and program’s internal documentation practices and reporting requirements are met in following with contract and licensing standards.
- Participate in meetings with stakeholders and offer clinical feedback regarding client treatment needs.
- Participate in data collection and review to evaluate individual and program success- set goals for improvement based on overall strategies and objectives.
- May participate in on call rotation.
TRANSPORTATION
Must maintain a valid driver’s license and carry personal auto liability insurance at the level of $100,000/300,000/100,000.
- Frequent local regional travel. May be required to transport clients in personal vehicle.
REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS
- Master’s degree or Ph.D. in psychology, sociology, or other relevant behavioral science in which clinical experience is a program requirement.
- Two (2) years of postgraduate direct service delivery experience.
- Clinical License- LCSW, LPC, LMFT, or LP.
- Bi-lingual English and Spanish strongly preferred.
REASONABLE ACCOMODATIONS
- To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed in this job description are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
VACCINATION POLICY
Due to policy requirements from the Office of Refugee Resettlement, staff in this Long-Term Foster Care Program who work directly with Unaccompanied Children must present proof of immunization or immunity (within 120 days of hire) to the following diseases: Varicella, MMR, Tdap, and annual Influenza; or an approved exemption from Human Resources.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Clinical Program Supervisor
QUALIFICATIONS:
- 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).
- Liability insurance and DORA registration are required.
- Minimum of two years’ experience providing direct services.
- Experience w/ substance use clients preferred.
- Two years of experience supervising staff or equivalent working experience in a leadership role.
- 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.
- Able to work with sensitivity to the cultural and/or socioeconomic diversity of the agency’s clients and staff.
- Advanced computer skills.
- Experience working for a non-profit agency.
- Experience providing mental health services in the community is preferred.
Job Expectations/Responsibilities:
- Supervision & Management
- Provide and document at least bi-weekly clinical supervision to clinical therapists, case managers and other providers.
- Participate in hiring, training, and ongoing management and accountability of program staff.
- Assist in the development and implementation of staff orientation and staff development programs.
- Be prepared for and actively participate in meetings, staffing, training, ect
- Complete all necessary administrative documents promptly as scheduled.
Ethical and Quality Standards
- Knowledgeably administer the clinical aspects of the Griffith Centers, according to standards of quality.
- Ensure appropriate practices as outlined by local, state, and federal regulations and best practice standards.
- Assist in the development, review, and update of policies, procedures, and forms related to compliance standards.
- 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.
- Ensure that full-time Clinical Providers and Program Staff maintain at least the minimum required direct clinical hours or direct visitation hours.
- Support with data analysis, and report development.
- Available for crisis situations and provides support/consult to clinicians and staff, as necessary.
Continuous Improvement
- Engage in continuous professional development opportunities.
- Recognize problems and actively contribute to their resolutions.
- Participate in relevant Griffith Centers meetings.
- Demonstrate professional and personal concern for client’s health and safety.
- Attend work on time and regularly.
- Dress appropriately for office based and community based work.
- Maintain a high degree of professional communication w/ team members
- Other duties deemed necessary by the administration.
Essential Functions:
- Must be able to walk up and down stairs.
- Lift and/or move up to 10-25 pounds.
- Stand and sit for extended periods of time.
Bilingual (Spanish) Case Manager
PURPOSE:
Ensure quality services for clients served. Provide crisis intervention and case management services for hotline clients.
REPORTS TO:
Director of Helpline Services
RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Ensure effective response to crisis and information calls to clients.
2. Review cases for quality compliance following CTR guidelines for 80% quality assurance.
3. Provide emotional support, accompaniment and transportation for clients (as assigned).
4. Participate in group counseling sessions (as assigned).
5. Participate in case management, clinical in-services and program management.
6. Assist in quarterly volunteer meetings and volunteer training sessions (as assigned).
7. Provide outreach/networking to agencies (as assigned).
8. Recommend program development to enhance services.
9. Actively participate in agency fundraising events twice a year.
10. Participate in CTR’s self-care program.
11. Any other related duties as assigned by Director of Helpline Services.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s degree in social work or related field, and/or equivalent experience in human services. Minimum of one-year post-internship (if appropriate) experience with crisis counseling and case management required. Experience working with trauma survivors preferred. Bilingual (Spanish) required. Vehicle preferred.
Masters’ Therapist
PURPOSE:
Ensure quality services for clients served. Provide case management and
short-term individual and group counseling and advocacy services.
REPORTS TO:
Executive Director
RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Provide short-term individual and group counseling for clients.
2. Review cases for quality compliance following CTR guidelines for
80% quality assurance.
3. Assist Director of Training and the Internship Specialist in the
training and evaluation of interns to provide assistance to hotline
clients (as assigned).
4. Conduct community awareness/education presentations.
5. Maintain evaluation measures and reports on program activities.
6. Assist in quarterly intern meetings and volunteer training sessions
(as assigned).
7. Participate in hotline coverage, weekly case management, clinical
supervision and program management meetings.
8. Design and implement program development to enhance services.
9 Actively participate in agency fundraising events twice a year.
10. Participate in CTR’s self-care program.
11. Any other related duties as assigned by Executive Director.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Master of social work or related field and/or equivalent experience
in crisis counseling and case management. Three years’ experience
in the provision of trauma services and program management
experience required. Bilingual (Spanish) preferred. Experience
working with trauma survivors preferred.
Bilingual (Spanish) Masters’ Therapist
PURPOSE:
Ensure quality services for clients served. Provide case management and
short-term individual and group counseling and advocacy services.
REPORTS TO:
Executive Director
RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Provide short-term individual counseling and case management for
clients.
2. Review cases for quality compliance following CTR guidelines for
80% quality assurance.
3. Assist Director of Training and the Internship Specialist in the
training and evaluation of interns to provide assistance to hotline
clients (as assigned).
4. Conduct community awareness/education presentations
5. Maintain evaluation measures and reports on program activities.
6. Assist in quarterly intern meetings and volunteer training sessions
(as assigned).
7. Participate in hotline coverage, weekly case management, clinical
supervision and program management meetings.
8. Design and implement program development to enhance services.
9. Actively participate in agency fundraising events twice a year.
10. Participate in CTR’s self-care program.
11. Any other related duties as assigned by Executive Director.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Master of social work or related field and/or equivalent experience
in crisis counseling and case management. Three years’ experience
in the provision of trauma services and program management
experience required. Bilingual (Spanish) required. Experience
working with trauma survivors preferred.
Overnight Therapist, Children’s Crisis
**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.
The New Vistas Therapist‘s purpose is to provide individual, family, and group therapy to children/youth who are admitted to the Crisis Stabilization Unit. This includes conducting initial assessments, directing clinical services, and assisting with case management and disposition planning for children/youth. This position works overnight, 7pm-7am.
New Vistas’ mission is to use an interdisciplinary team of clinicians, residential counselors, medical staff and admissions staff to provide brief, 3-5 day, crisis stabilization treatment for children and youth with behavioral health issues, including depression, suicidal thoughts, other trauma reactions, and family issues. Our team coordinates treatment and provides tools and safety planning for children/youth and families so that they can safely return to their homes and the community. We are committed to serving Colorado’s children/youth while maintaining a non-judgmental and inclusive approach.
Essential Duties/Responsibilities:
- Meets with all assigned children/youth, conduct clinical interviews and set up initial staffing in order to develop treatment plans for each individual.
- Maintains caseload as assigned by Manager or Program Coordinator by overseeing the implementation and review of all treatment services provided to each child/youth on caseload.
- Primary coordinator for discharge planning and transition of care to community resources for each child/youth on caseload
- Conducts individual, family, and group therapy. Co-facilitate multi-family group with other Therapists. Will maximize medically authorized services with clients and their families in accordance with the treatment plan.
- Works with Case Managers in coordination with the referring agency and/or funding source, community contacts, family, legal system, and other professionals involved in the child/youth’s treatment.
- Maintains timely documentation. This includes but is not limited to admission notes, progress notes, discharge paperwork, and treatment plans.
- Follows all Jefferson Center policies and procedures in order to maintain the highest standards and provide the best level of care to children/youth.
- Operates within scope of his/her respective license and complies with all regulations regarding his/her respective license.
- Complies with managed care standards regarding regular utilization review of all assigned cases in order to meet all licensing requirements for residential treatment of adolescent populations.
- Facilitates transitions to the next level of care by working in conjunction with other members of the treatment team, receiving agency, family members, and all other professionals involved in the planned departure from New Vistas.
- Regularly attends all staffings/rounds to facilitate communication and effective client management.
- Attends mandatory trainings to maintain compliance with training standards and ensure effective treatment.
- Consults with the milieu staff regarding clinical issues by monitoring the delivery of clinical services on the unit, and identifying and assisting in training needs in order to provide clinical direction of the unit.
- Represents New Vistas in communications with referral sources, other professionals, organizations, and programs managing those contacts with diplomacy, respect, dignity, and professional behavior to enhance the program’s mission with regard to the surrounding communities.
- Maintains good communication with treatment team members, Program Coordinator, and Manager in order to receive and provide professional support and pro-active problem-solving strategies.
- Refrains from dual relationships with residents and their families as defined by Jefferson Center’s’ policies in order to maintain professional boundaries.
- Maintains a culturally and socioeconomically sensitive environment for children/youth.
- Performs other duties as assigned by Manager or Program Coordinator.
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.
Required Education, Knowledge, Skills, & Experience:
- Master’s degree in a mental health or related field required.
- Clinical license preferred (Licensed Psychologist, LPC, LCSW, or LMFT)
- Experience in working with children and youth with mental health issues and their families.
- Skills in family therapy interventions, crisis interventions, culturally sensitive interventions, cognitive behavioral therapy, and other applicable treatment modalities.
- Understanding of the effects of trauma on the individuals who are admitted to the Crisis Stabilization Unit. Expertise in child development, attachment issues, trauma treatment, abuse/neglect, foster and adoptive issues within families.
- Knowledge of stages of change and motivational interviewing.
- Computer skills (Microsoft Word minimum) required for use of EHR and report writing.
Salary Grade 51-Master’s Unlicensed Clinician $47,600 to $60,400* (Additional 10% added to base salary for 24/7.)
Salary Grade 52– (Licensed Clinician LCSW, LMFT, LPC) $57,000 to $72,700* (Additional 10% added to base salary for 24/7.)
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.*
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)
Additional Bonus Information*:
- 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 not eligible for sign on bonus*