Colorado Nonprofit Association

Mental Health Counselor

WHO WE ARE:

Brain injury can be hard to see and understand, but at Brain Injury Alliance of Colorado, we get it. We know each person with a brain injury is unique and can be struggling with so many things. Every day, we provide the support, connections, and available resources that survivors and their support network need. Because when we do, survivors of a brain injury have a chance to thrive. 

WHAT YOU WILL DO TO HELP FURTHER THE BIAC MISSION:

As a Mental Health Counselor, provide direct mental health treatment to brain injury survivors and their caregivers. This position supports the BIAC mission by providing a person-centered approach and trauma-informed care to individuals with brain injuries or their caregivers

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provide evidence-based therapeutic services with an emphasis on strength-based treatment.

Maintain a caseload of 25 – 30 clients and book/bill 22 – 25 individual sessions per week  

Complete up to three intakes per week to maintain caseload.

Complete master treatment plan within 24 hours after completion of biopsychosocial assessment for each client to develop appropriate Individualized Service Plans.

Provide case management services to clients as needed or assigned.

Provide on-going assessments, crisis intervention and case management to clients and their caregivers. 

Develop and monitor service plans, treatment progress, and maintain clinical documentation and other reporting data.

Coordinate services in a treatment team model with internal as well as external services

Complete and maintain documentation in a timely and accurate manner according to Federal, State and BIAC Clinical Services (BIACCS) guidelines.

Create new contacts within appropriate software (e.g., Bestnotes) including at minimum, baseline demographics, injury, and contact information.

Within 48 hours of interacting with the client: i) update existing contacts as needed and ii) record details of client contact including type of contact, summary of activities, and therapy notes.

Complete necessary billing requirements and maintain Medicaid and other insurance requirements.

Provide timely and accurate documentation, including, but not limited to: therapy codes, diagnosis codes, duration, and type of therapy session.

Assist clients with psychological development, social development, and rehabilitation.

Participate in team/department meetings, in-services, and supervisory sessions as required.

Provide Evidence Based treatment for a range of mental health and substance use disorders

Have a strong understanding of how to adapt service delivery to meet the client’s needs.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required Qualifications

Master’s degree in social work or counseling required.

Active licensure (LAC, LPC, LCSW or LMFT). Must be registered with DORA.

Three years or more of experience delivering clinical services to individuals.

Experience with trauma-informed care, strength-based therapy interventions, and other applicable treatment modalities.

Experience working with people with cognitive disabilities and/or behavioral health challenges.

 

Preferred Qualifications

2 years relevant experience.

Candidates working toward licensure must have at least 1000 hours of clinical supervision

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Bilingual (English and Spanish) – preferred

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Hybrid work environment – Willing and able to see clients in person up to two days per week to meet client needs. 

Fast paced office work environment managing multiple priorities. 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

OTHER:

Travel: local, with occasional overnight travel to other locations

Work Hours/ Shifts: Varies, may occasionally include evenings and weekends.

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)

Schedule:
Required to work a full day (9am-5pm) on Wednesdays to attend in-person meetings and participate in clinical duties to assist our Nurse Practitioner. There’s flexibility for the other days of the week and working remotely is a possibility, although most work is on-site. The schedule will be discussed during the interview process. Our hours: Monday-Friday, 9:00am-5:00pm.

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION
Heartland Mental Health is a small community mental health clinic for adults in Denver, Colorado. We provide effective and personalized services with a trauma informed approach in the Capital Hill area of Denver. Heartland Mental Health envisions a community of wellness where members flourish and live their best, self–directed lives. Through our outpatient psychiatric services and a day-time drop-in center, we serve adults who have various levels of mental health needs.

Our psychiatric outpatient clinic has an exciting opportunity for an LCSW or LPC to partner with our clinic members to achieve their recovery goals, provide health promotion and maintenance. The outpatient clinic consists of two full-time licensed therapists, a part-time Psychiatric Nurse and a part-time Nurse Practitioner. Our clinic members meet with our Nurse Practitioner on Wednesdays for medication evaluations. Our employees value Heartland’s culture of supporting our clients and providers through manageable caseloads of 30-40 clients for full-time therapists. Currently, we serve 50-60 adults in our outpatient clinic and intend to reach our goal of supporting 80 clients in the coming year.

Position Summary
The LCSW or LPC will report directly to the Clinic Team Lead. The LCSW or LPC is responsible for providing direct care of mental clinical assessments, treatment planning and therapy services for adults with severe and persistent mental illness. In addition, the LCSW or LPC will coordinate closely with the Clinic Team Lead to implement clinical programming. The LCSW or LPC provides clinical supervision to master’s level intern(s). Previous experience working in a mental health setting is required.

Responsibilities & Duties:
● Clinically assess, diagnosis and provide treatment to clients using standardized assessment/screening tools, and measures
● Plan and administer evidence-based therapeutic treatment, behavior modification, and therapy to assist clients in developing/displaying appropriate behaviors
● Responsible for carrying a clinical caseload of 35-40 adults
● Consult external community providers concerning treatment plans and for coordination of care, as required
● Maintain regular contact with other agencies and professionals regarding client progress through phone calls, letters, and/or timed reporting
● Refer clients to supportive services to supplement treatment and therapy, as needed
● Provide case management services to clients as needed or assigned; ensure the clinic services address client’s needs and utilize area referral sources for needed specialty care, hospitalization, or advance psychiatric assessments and treatments
● Coordinate client’s use of other Heartland Mental Health programs and outside community resources
● Consult with Heartland Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and other providers regarding clients and regarding prescription medications prescribed by providers
● Identify clients with urgent mental health conditions (e.g., 27-10 (M-1) “mental health hold” valuations, suicidal, homicidal, psychotic, gravely disabled, etc.) and make appropriate referrals to available emergency or psychiatric treatment facilities
● Maintain appropriate documentation for all necessary billing information
● Maintains thorough, accurate and timely documentation of the provision of services, assessments, evaluations, and progress toward the completion of client’s treatment goals consistent with the clinical and administrative policies and procedures to meet requirements for medical records documentation
● Supervise a graduate school intern from a social work program for the academic year (September-May)
● With assistance from the Clinic Team Lead, hire, train, supervise and evaluate interns.
● Meet with internship supervisors and complete any required tasks
● Collaborate with the Clinic Team Lead to establish program goals and program development.
● Other duties as assigned

Requirements/Qualifications:
Education: Master’s Degree from an accredited school of social work or psychology/counseling. Licensed as a Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in good standing with the appropriate Board in the state of Colorado.
Experience: 1-3 years of experience working with adults with severe and persistent mental illness preferred.
Minimum of one-year in outpatient mental health setting is required.
● Current Colorado driver’s license with clean driving record

Skills & Competencies:
● Knowledge or ability to learn and practice trauma informed principles and practices
● Skill in establishing and maintaining productive working relationships with clients and their support systems
● Knowledge of the behavioral health needs of adults with serious mental illness
● Experience in proving individual and group therapy
● Great organization skills
● Attention to detail
● Excellent written and verbal communication skills
● Experience working within a multi-disciplinary team as a direct service provider
● Knowledge of community resources
● Ability to assess crisis situations and intervene appropriately
● Strong level of knowledge of the DSM-5-TR and diagnostic techniques
● Strong level of knowledge of electronic health record
● Proficient with Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word)
● Ability to perform assignments with minimal supervision
● Ability to work independently and be self-directed and flexible
● Proactive and able to self-manage, prioritize work assignments, and manage multiple deadlines
● Ability to perform functions with minimal supervision

General Expectations:
● Be committed to the mission of Heartland Mental Health
● Behave in a professional manner and consistently demonstrate and promote our values of empowerment, community, quality, and respect for the clients, community members and all members of Heartland Mental Health staff.
● Committed to the constant pursuit of excellence and teamwork in improving the services for clients
● Be punctual for scheduled work and use time appropriately
● Perform duties in a conscientious, cooperative manner
● Perform required work in a timely fashion with a minimum of errors
● Be neat and maintain a professional appearance.
● Maintain confidentiality and protect Heartland Mental Health by abiding by laws and principles related to confidentiality; keep information concerning operations, clients and employees confidential
● This position requires compliance with federal and state laws and regulations, including Heartland Mental Health policies and procedures.

Preferred Qualifications & Skills:
● Knowledge of local resources and the Denver area
● Bilingual in English/Spanish

Mental Health Manager

General Purpose:

Scholars Unlimited is a non-profit organization that provides high-quality, comprehensive after school and summer learning programs to elementary school children in metro Denver. Our organizational vision is an unwavering commitment to empower students to achieve academic and personal success. Our mission is to foster academic, social, and emotional growth for children living in low-income communities around metro Denver. Our vision and mission are on the foundation of our values in the belief in every child’s potential, the belief in cultivating life-long learners, and the belief in the power of every child, family, and community. We collaborate with school districts and generally provide our programs in the schools our students attend. Currently, our programs are offered in Denver, Aurora, Sheridan, and Westminster public schools.

At Scholars Unlimited, we value equity, belongingness, community, and joy. We refuse to tolerate racism, or injustice. We take our duty to teach, learn and build very seriously. Our community strives to challenge oppressive structures, and keep one another accountable. We believe every individual in our community deserves to live and work in a safe setting that allows them to be their authentic self within their role. We know that even with the best intentions, racism, classism, bias and other kinds of oppression in our classrooms may perpetuate unless we take conscious action to disrupt and put an end to those things. We are change makers, we are the next generation of thought leaders that will make a difference in our community and in the world for the greater good. We are committed to keeping up with the latest DEI best practices, and to educating our team members so they are best prepared to uphold our high standard for the Scholars Unlimited community.

The Mental Health Manager plays a vital leadership role in supporting the emotional well-being of elementary-age children in our after-school programs. This individual oversees the design, coordination, and delivery of comprehensive mental health services, supervises a team of mental health interns, and works collaboratively with program staff and families to create a supportive, trauma-informed environment for all scholars. This position will report to the Vice President of Impact.

Essential Functions:

Program Leadership & Oversight

Direct Mental Health Support

Collaboration & Communication

Supervisory Duties and Intern Management:

Education

Experience:

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Minimum Qualifications:

Organizational Culture:

Research suggests that women and BIPOC individuals may self-select out of opportunities if they do not meet 100 percent of the job requirements. We encourage anyone who believes they have the skills and the drive necessary to succeed at Scholars Unlimited to apply for this role.

 Scholars Unlimited is dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity. We prohibit unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees on the basis of age 40 and over, race (including traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture and length, protective hairstyles), sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, color, religion, national origin, disability, military status, genetic information, marital status, or any other status protected by applicable state or local law. 

Chief Clinical Officer

For over 40 years, CMHC has provided compassionate and comprehensive mental health and substance use disorder
services. We believe that seeking help isn’t a sign of weakness but a sign of strength.

Centennial Mental Health Center (CMHC) is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing the highest quality comprehensive mental health services to the rural
communities of
Northeastern Colorado which include the Northeast Region (Logan, Phillips, Sedgwick, Yuma and Washington counties) and the South Central Region
(Cheyenne, Elbert, Kit Carson, Lincoln and Morgan Counties). The services provided by CMHC can be categorized as Adult Mental Health, Crisis, Integrated Health, Prevention & Early Intervention, Substance Use Disorders, and Youth and Family.

POSITION SUMMARY: 

The Chief Clinical Officer (CCO) provides leadership and oversight of all clinical services including Outpatient Mental Health, SUD, and Crisis services, Prevention and Early Intervention, and provides clinical supervision to core clinical leaders. Under the direction of the CEO, the CCO will enforce the organization’s mission, vision, and values throughout their scope of control. The CCO continually evaluates whether clinical services are producing expected quality outcomes. The CCO supports the development and implementation of tools and training curriculum, and implements policies and procedures to drive forward a culture of Trauma-Informed and culturally responsive care for all individuals working for and/or associated with Centennial to ensure that quality and comprehensive service is being delivered on all levels.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

PERFORMANCE STANDARDS:

CLINICAL LEADERSHIP:

EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP: 

COMPLIANCE:

OTHER:

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Requirements

EDUCATION:

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

EXPERIENCE:

ABILITIES, KNOWLEDGE, AND SKILLS:

Therapist, Police Based (RTD)

The RTD Based Co-Responder will provide early intervention assessment, referrals and clinical case management services to persons in the community that are identified by the Regional Transport District (RTD) 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.

*This is a swing shift position that includes a shift differential. Hours to be discussed in further detail with the hiring manager.  

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

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

 

Education, Knowledge, Skills & Experience Required: 

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*:

 

We will accept applications on an ongoing basis. 

Lead Therapist, Police Based (RTD)

The Lead Co-Responder, RTD Based will provide early intervention assessment, referrals and clinical case management services to persons in the community that are identified by the Regional Transport Department (RTD) as possibly having mental health issues. They will 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. They will provide training and on-going education for officers to increase awareness of crisis de-escalation, mental health issues and intervention. They will provide family members with necessary information and education to further assist persons with mental illness and for themselves.

Essential Duties: 

*In addition to assigned clinical responsibilities, this position will assist the leadership of the team, as needed, with “acting supervisory duties” including clinical and administrative supervision, training, orientation of new employees, scheduling, special projects, assuring good communication between teams/team members/clients, referrals, and other duties as assigned.

*The Lead Clinician is expected to continue with his/her regular duties with the addition of the Lead Clinician duties. 

 

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

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

Education, Knowledge, Skills & Experience Required:  

  

 

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

Additional Salary Information*:

 

Application deadline: 2/26/2025. Review of applications will begin immediately. 

Overnight Crisis Therapist, Master’s Level

The Crisis Therapist evaluates consumers who present at the Walk-In Center or through Mobile Crisis response to the community, according to mental health center timelines for response: Provides de-escalation, triage assessments and obtains collateral information to ensure that emergency interventions consider the context of the client’s overall plan in order to avoid harm and re-traumatization.  Makes clinically appropriate dispositions in referring to services in the least restrictive environment necessary to ensure individual and community safety.

 

This position will work Midnight to 8:00am (overnight) Monday through Friday.

 

Essential Duties:

Other Duties:

Physical Requirements/Working Environment:

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

 

Education, Knowledge, Skills & Experience Required:

 

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*:

 Application deadline: 2/7/2025. Review of applications will begin immediately.

 

Residential Counselor, Youth Residential Recovery

HIRING BONUS OPPORTUNITY!

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 Residential Counselor at Youth Residential Recovery provides milieu management, psychoeducation groups and ensures safety of youth, (between 13 through 18.5 years of age), in a substance use residential and inpatient program.

There are several openings for this position with the following schedules being offered:

Essential Duties:

Other Duties (Productivity Performance Measures, Professional Growth/Development, Relationships/Communication):

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

Education, Knowledge, Skills & Experience Required:

Salary Grade 49 – High School/GED Counselor $36,400 to $46,300* ($17.50/hr – $22.26/hr)(Additional 10% salary differential provided for SUD Services)

Salary Grade 50- Bachelor’s Degree $39,100 to $49,800* (18.80/hr – $23.94/hr)(Additional 10% salary differential provided for SUD Services)

Additional Salary Information*:

 

Youth Residential Recovery Bonus (Grade 49/50)

$1,500 1 month anniversary

$1,500 6 month anniversary

$2,000 1 year anniversary

($5,000 Total)

Additional Bonus Information*:

 

We will accept applications on an ongoing basis. 

Weekly Nurse

JOB SUMMARY: The Camp Nurse provides services primarily for our Adventure Camp program. Duties include checking in camper medications on the first day of camp with counselors and other staff, dispensing oral and injected medications to campers morning and evening, providing appropriate medical treatment for children or adults as needed and managing all medical and first aid supplies. The Camp Nurse will provide training in Universal Precautions for counselors and volunteers during orientation before campers arrive on the first day.

The position includes tracking and maintaining incident reports and communicating information to either the Executive Director or the Adventure Camp Manager as well as to the appropriate authorities/organizations. The camp runs on a weekly basis and each week is run from Sunday at 10:00 AM through Friday at 12:00 PM. The Camp Nurse should relate well to adults and children of all ages. The nurse should have experience with children of diverse populations, particularly populations including children and adults with developmental disabilities.

Accommodations and evening meals will be provided.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: The Camp Nurse must:

● be 21 years of age, licensed, and currently registered, or have reciprocity, to practice in the state of Colorado

● Preference will be given to nurses who have field experience with diverse populations, particularly including populations with developmental disabilities.

● have current CPR and first aid certifications

● The Camp Nurse is responsible for providing basic health assessments and First Aid treatments to campers with special needs and our staff.

● Medication Administration to Adams Camp Campers 

● be able to lift 35 lbs. and walk 1 mile over uneven terrain possibly multiple times a day

● Pediatric nurse experience and a working knowledge of communicable disease transmission required

● Current CPR and First Aid certification are also mandatory.

Site Coordinator, Behavioral Health

The Site Coordinator is an integral part of the Behavioral Health Department within Catholic Charities. This role fosters a welcoming supportive atmosphere for counseling clients. This position ensures effective and efficient direction to the public and responds in a caring, positive manner to a broad variety of people. This role is responsible for daily administrative operations and the department’s medical billing, payments, and reconciliation processes. 

Essential Duties

Key tasks and responsibilities to be performed in the role.

Competencies

Skills, behaviors, and abilities necessary to succeed in the role, but not required for eligibility.

Requirements

Minimum requirements to be eligible for this role.

Education & Experience:

Knowledge & Skills:

Other Requirements:

Work Environment

This description is not intended, and should not be construed, to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with this job. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the principal job elements essential for making compensation decisions.