Behavioral Health Therapist - Community Partner

Behavioral Health Therapist - Community Partner

Salary Range

• Master's Level: $58,011 - $69,618 annually based on relevant years of experience
• Master's Licensed: $70,866 - $85,051 annually based on relevant years of experience

Location: Larimer County, Colorado

Status: Full Time, Salaried, 40 hours per week

The salary range for this position is SummitStone’s good faith belief and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation for this position at the time of the posting. SummitStone may ultimately offer more or less than the posted range. The compensation offered to the successful applicant may vary based on factors including the applicant’s education, training, skills, experiences, and other job-related information and how relevant those are to SummitStone’s needs, aspirations, organizational priorities, and the evolving needs and delivery of services to the community that it serves.

Role Overview

Responsible for providing clinical behavioral health services within a multi-site primary care setting, addressing the mental health, substance use, and behavioral change needs of children, adolescents, and adults. Collaborates closely with multidisciplinary teams across a Community Partner Location, SummitStone Health Partners, and community agencies to support whole-person wellness through brief interventions, behavioral health screenings and assessments, psychotherapy, crisis intervention, care coordination, and case management. Provides consultation and treatment support for innovative services, including Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) and chronic pain management, while delivering individual and group therapy. Serves as a resource to staff and providers by assisting with care coordination, problem-solving, and client support needs. Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion by fostering an inclusive and equitable environment and delivering culturally responsive services that enhance engagement with and understanding of the communities served.

Essential Duties

• Provide direct client care, including behavioral health screenings and assessments, individual and group therapy, brief therapy, case management, care coordination, and related clinical services.
• Serve as a clinical resource for building site(s), including medical providers, nursing staff, pharmacy, case managers, and community collaterals.
• Provide/facilitate a wide variety of clinical services including individual, family and group activities to achieve treatment plan goals.
• Collaborate with staff in planning, developing, implementing, delivering, and evaluating clinical services, including coordination with Clinical Managers and Program Supervisors.
• Conduct behavioral health screenings and assessments within the medical clinic setting, including reviewing treatment options and providing referral information.
• Coordinate ongoing care and supportive services across SummitStone Health Partners, Community Partner Location, community agencies, and other external partners to ensure clients receive needed services and support continuity of care.
• Provide crisis intervention services, including crisis assessment, de-escalation, and coordination of referrals to higher levels of care, as needed.
• Partner with medical providers to conduct behavioral health assessments for clients identified as having behavioral health needs.
• Complete clinical documentation in accordance with agency, state, and regulatory requirements.
• Support and foster team values by collaborating with peers and clinic staff to provide assistance and remove barriers to client care.
• Maintain exceptional customer service for internal and external partners by responding to requests and providing information in a timely manner.
• Participate in committees, meetings, and special projects, both internal and external, as assigned.
• Develop and monitor service plans, and treatment progress; document interactions and maintain clinical records and other reporting data for clients/consumers with mild to service mental illness, substance use disorders, and/or disabilities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree in social work, counseling, psychology, or related field from an accredited college or university
• Clinical l icensure (LCSW, LPC, LMFT, CAS Track) or clinical licensure candidacy
• Valid Colorado Driver's license or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire and a clean driving record
• At least one year of directly relevant experience in the behavioral health field
• CPR/First-Aid certification required at time of hire or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire
• Must not be listed on the Office of Inspector General (OIG) List of Excluded Individuals and Entities (LEIE) or otherwise be excluded from participation in federally funded healthcare programs.
• Must maintain all required health screenings, immunizations, vaccinations, and/or titers in accordance with organizational policy, regulatory requirements, and contractual obligations. Required immunizations may include, but are not limited to, Influenza, MMR, Varicella, Tdap, and Hepatitis B.
• COVID-19 vaccination is encouraged but not required unless otherwise mandated by applicable law, regulation, client contract, or organizational policy.
• Must comply with all applicable credentialing, verification, and screening requirements, including SAMHSA verification standards when applicable to the position.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with mild to severe mental illness and substance use disorders
• Previous experience in an Integrated Care or Primary Care setting (or medical systems)
• Bilingual/Bicultural

SummitStone will take into consideration a combination of an applicant’s education, training, skills, experiences, and other job-related information and how relevant those are to SummitStone’s needs, aspirations, organizational priorities, and the evolving needs and delivery of services to the community that it serves. The position posting describes the minimum and preferred qualifications for position and, beyond those, the candidate is responsible for making a compelling case in support of their application.

At SummitStone Health Partners, we strive to foster trust, empower recovery, and inspire hope to strengthen and enrich our Northern Colorado community.

We need your help to make this vision a reality.

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone can be their authentic self. We actively seek team members with a variety of backgrounds, identities, and experiences, and we honor the whole self - embracing differences in race, ethnicity, ability, age, gender, sexual orientation, spiritual beliefs, socioeconomic status, language, and the many intersections of identity. We invite everyone to be part of our journey and proudly serve as an equal opportunity employer.

Please visit summitstone.org for more information about who we are.

Total Rewards

At SummitStone Health Partners, we are proud to offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support the well-being of our team members. Eligibility and pro-rated benefit levels are based on FTE (full-time equivalent) status.

Below are some of the benefits we offer:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage - including options for eligible dependents
• Mental health and wellness resources
• Short-term and long-term disability insurances
• Paid time off (PTO): Accrued vacation and personal leave based on FTE status and length of service
• Paid Sick Leave: Provided in accordance with the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act (HFWA)
• A range of voluntary benefits available to all employees
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching contributions

Reach Out

SummitStone will provide persons with disabilities reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or selection process, please let your recruiter know.

Questions? Please email us at hiring@summitstonehealth.org.