Behavioral Health Clinician

Behavioral Health Clinician Volunteers of America Colorado - 3.3 Denver, CO Job Details Part-time | Full-time $57,884 - $71,000 a year 10 hours ago Benefits 403(b) matching Mileage reimbursement Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance Tuition reimbursement Pension plan Vision insurance Employee discount 403(b) Loan forgiveness Life insurance Pet insurance Qualifications Master's degree

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WHAT MAKES VOA SPECIAL?

VOAC recognizes the unique needs of the older adult who needs a wheelchair ramp to stay at home safely, and the preschooler whose family needs additional resources. VOAC supports veteran's efforts to exit homelessness as well as provides a safe place for survivors of domestic violence. Wherever VOAC goes, it combines relationship-building, volunteers and quality services to lift and support our neighbor's efforts to become self-sufficient and reach their full potential. •The Behavioral Health Clinician will provide clinical behavioral health support and case management to highly vulnerable individuals and families experiencing homelessness in in-person, group, and telehealth settings. This position will be integrated into care teams charged with stabilizing program participants and will collaborate with program personnel across the state to ensure sufficient access and connection to behavioral health supports for program participants. Populations of focus may include individuals and families experiencing homelessness, justice-involved individuals, low-income households, and others as assigned. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Conducts intake, screening, psychosocial assessments, psychotherapy, and crisis intervention as deemed appropriate and necessary to support established program and service objectives. Communicates clinical assessments, interventions, and ongoing client contact via established processes. Collaborates and coordinates with a wide spectrum of community stakeholders in support of program objectives. Works in collaboration with care teams to provide behavioral health support and to promote access and connection to long-term behavioral health services. Works to develop access and connection to supportive services necessary for program participants to achieve service plan objectives. Works within an established client records system to document client interactions and progress towards documented service objectives. Developments, monitors, and regularly updated individualized service and treatment plans for assigned program participants. Works with specifically assigned clients related to service planning, documentation of progress, service tracking, and outcome evaluation. Performs crisis management activities as necessary. Completes insurance authorizations and other reporting requirements as necessary. Understands and maintains client confidentiality and HIPAA privacy practices. Maintains a positive and professional work environment. Communicates clearly and effectively with program participants, community stakeholders, and colleagues. Completes all assigned tasks in a thorough, timely, and complete manner. Travels to field offices throughout Colorado as necessary to support program operations. Participates in clinical supervision, mentorship, and other professional development activities as authorized and assigned. Performs additional duties as necessary. Supervisory Responsibilities• N/A Working Conditions and Physical Requirements Travel throughout the program's service area is required on a regular basis. Must be able to work in diverse and, at times, uncomfortable environments such as homeless shelters, service facilities, streets, offices, and all other locations as necessary to fulfill program objectives. Position Type and Expected Hours of Work Full-Time or Part-Time as indicated in posting. Works hours vary depending upon program requirements, but are typically scheduled around a 40 hour work week. Location Throughout program service area. VSS Field Offices located are in:

Denver, Greeley, Fort Collins, Grand Junction, Durango, Alamosa, Pueblo, and Colorado Springs Salary Range:

$57,884-$71,000 Benefit eligibility is based on job type/status Vacation Time Separate Sick Time Paid Holidays Floating Holidays Personal Days Volunteer/Wellness Day Tuition Assistance Pension Plan 403b Retirement Plan with Agency Match Health, Dental, Vision, and Pet Insurance Life Insurance Accident Insurance Employee Assistance/Work-Life Balance Program Employee Discount Program LifeLock with Norton Public Service Loan Forgiveness Volunteers of America is an EEO Employer Position will remain open until filled

VISA SPONSORSHIP IS NOT OFFERED FOR THIS ROLE

Veterans Strongly Encouraged to Apply Employee must be able to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation and without posing a direct threat to safety or health of self or others. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. Employee will perform job according to applied laws. The requirements listed above 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. If you require a reasonable accommodation to perform this role, please contact to begin the Interactive Process.

Requirements:

Competencies Models core culture attributes of VOACO that include "AIRS" (Accountability, Integrity, Respect and Service). Models and VOACO's three critical virtues of HHS (Hungry, Humble, People Smart). Minimum Qualifications of Position Master's degree in counseling, social work, or related field. LCSW, LPC, LMFT or equivalent active licensure in the State of Colorado. Must possess a Colorado driver's license and state-mandated automobile insurance. Must possess a personal vehicle that may be used for work-related travel (reimbursement for mileage is available). Must complete agency and program credentialing within 12 weeks of hire and maintain credentialing standards thereafter. Preferred Qualifications of Position (Not Required) Certified Addictions Counselor II (CAS) Certification (not required). Demonstrated proficiency in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Knowledge and Skills Ability to respectfully and professionally serve individuals hailing from diverse backgrounds, cultures, ideologies, and religions. Ability to work and thrive within a diverse, multicultural team environment. Ability to take initiative and work independently. Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing. Ability to apply appropriate self-care in the face of often difficult and/or traumatic situations which commonly present while working with persons in need of services.