Youth Transitions Therapist
**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 Youth Hospital Discharge Therapist will provide a time limited ‘bridge of services’ to stabilize consumers during acute phases of treatment including post hospital discharge or whose symptoms initially require more frequent interventions or enhanced engagement. Will connect identified high risk consumers with adequate supports and both internal and external services.
Essential Duties:
- Respond to referrals within twenty-four hours.
- Provide timely follow-up with consumers discharging from the hospital in accordance with Medicaid or Insurance protocols
- Provide time limited therapy/counseling interventions to consumers who require more frequent (1 or more contacts per week) and intensive contact to maintain stabilization. Focus on creative engagement and utilization of evidence-based practices (e.g., Motivational Interviewing, TF-CBT, CAMS)
- Engages consumers and appropriate family members and/or collaterals in time limited, strength-based, trauma informed and culturally inclusive treatment to stabilize consumer and/or avoid hospitalization.
- Collaborate with Youth Transitions case managers daily to ensure consumers receive necessary resources and bridge between counseling sessions.
Other Duties (Productivity Performance Measures, Professional Growth/Development, Relationships/Communication)
- Meet required number of consumer service hours as determined by the Network Director through effective caseload management responsive to the level of ongoing clinical need.
- Participates in supervision by coming prepared with an agenda. Reports high risk/problem cases and utilizes a problem-solving approach as well as feedback. Attends supervision at times and interval agreed upon with supervisor. Attends mandatory in-services; compliance with individualized training plan if required.
- Corporate Compliance including documentation on practice in accordance with regulatory requirements and clinical guidelines.
- Submits 90% of all Progress-to-Date forms within 3 working days.
- Completes 95% of all paperwork by the due date (CCARS and Service Plans).
- Ensures that fee collections meet the team goal as determined by Network Director. Monitors client balances and takes appropriate steps in accordance with agency guidelines for collecting payment, rescheduling appointments until a fee is paid and/or a payment plan is in place, adjusting fees as needed.
- Completes 95% of case closings within 90 days after last contact, 210 days for meds only.
- Attends mandatory in-services and completes mandatory trainings.
- Exhibits enthusiasm, courtesy, adaptability, flexibility, and spirit of cooperation in the work environment.
- Maintains effective interpersonal relations with consumers, peers, subordinates, upper management, visitors and the general public. Uses language and behavior to promote dignity and respect.
- Effectively responds to the client/consumer needs and problems, initiates and maintains positive interactions, timely response to phone calls, email and other requests.
- Demonstrates knowledge and skills to develop therapeutic alliance with consumers and to work effectively and with cultural competence with consumers from diverse backgrounds.
- Participates in staff development activities to enhance professional growth.
- Addresses the whole health needs of the client by ensuring that appropriate releases are in place for physical health care providers, making appropriate referrals as needed when significant physical health needs are a consideration.
- Have an understanding of how trauma impacts the lives of the people being served, so that every interaction is consistent with the recovery process and reduces the possibility of re-traumatization.
- Participate in the Center’s training/educational programs designed to enhance knowledge about Trauma Informed Care, the impact of trauma and trauma recovery.
- Ensure that delivery practices are guided by the 10 principles of trauma informed care.
- Assesses and treats co-occurring substance use and mental health needs within the scope of one’s expertise (e.g., CAS certified).
- Utilizes a range of appropriate clinical and recovery focused interventions according to clinical need, or refers as indicated, to trauma specific treatment, wellness classes/coaching, co-occurring/substance use services, and employment services.
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:
- Conferred Master’s Degree (from accredited University/College) in Counseling, Psychology, Social Work or related field required.
- Clinical License (LPC, LMFT, LCSW) preferred.
- Two-year’s experience providing therapy/counseling with youth and families in the mental health field.
- Ability to engage youth and families quickly and creatively.
- Good communication and problem-solving skills.
- Experience working with underserved or marginalized communities.
Salary Grade 51-Master’s Unlicensed Clinician
- $46,400 to $58,900**
- *Salary is determined based on years of total relevant experience.
- *Salary 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.
Grade 52-Licensed Clinician (LCSW, LMFT, LPC)
- $55,600 to $70,900
- *Salary is determined based on years of total relevant experience.
- *Salary is based on 1.0 FTE (full time equivalent) or 40 hours per week. Less than 40 hours/week will be prorated and adjusted to the appropriate FTE.
**BONUS OPPORTUNITY!! Three phase bonus paid out using the following schedule. ** Based on full time (40 hours/week). Prorate if less than 40 hours/week. Must work a minimum of 20 hours/week to be eligible for bonus. Current Jefferson Center employees are not eligible for sign on bonus*
Master's (Unlicensed) Bonus
$1,500 1 month anniversary
$1,500 1 year anniversary
($3,000 Total)
LPC/LMFT Bonus
$1,000 1 month anniversary
$1,000 6 month anniversary
$1,000 1 year anniversary
($3,000 Total)
LCSW/LP Bonus
$2,000 1 month anniversary
$1,000 6 month anniversary
$1,000 1 year anniversary
($4,000 Total)
Benefits Include:
- Flexible scheduling options and remote work options for eligible positions.
- Relocation assistance, up to $1,500, for out of state candidates willing to relocate to Colorado.
- Medical (Kaiser or Cigna), Delta Dental, and EyeMed Vision insurance plans
- Life, LTD/STD, and malpractice insurance paid by Jefferson Center
- 401(k) plan with matching employer contribution and 403(b) option
- 15% Wellness Discount on medical insurance plans for participating employees
- 1 Paid Wellness Hour per week (based on FTE)
- Health Insurance Reimbursement up to $125 per month
- Generous Paid Time Off plus 13 paid holidays per year
- Employees with 1 year of service are eligible for Supplemental Parental Leave up to 60 hours (based on FTE)
- Extended Paid Bereavement Leave up to 20 days
- Trauma Informed Care Leave
- Tuition Reimbursement after one year of employment
- Clinical License application fee reimbursement
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility and Colorado Health Services Corps loan repayment plan options for participating employees & eligible sites.
COVID-19 Vaccination or an approved medical or religious exemption is required for employment with Jefferson Center for Mental Health. Newly hired employees must be fully vaccinated (Received final dose of an authorized COVID-19 vaccine regimen) and provide proof, or have an approved medical or religious exemption, prior to their first day of employment. Information on how to request an exemption will be provided at the time of offer.