LCSW / LPC / LMFT for Teens & Young Adults- Emerson Phoenix

LCSW/LPC/LMFT for Teens & Young Adults- Emerson St. Phoenix Program

SALARY RANGE:

• Mental Health Therapist II: $26.04/hr (Master's degree)
• LCSW/LPC/LMFT: $29.72/hr - $30.22/hr
• LAC differential: $1.00/hr

General HOURS: M-F, 8:00am-5pm (may have option for 4 day workweek, if preferred)

POSITION SUMMARY: Emerson Street for Teens and Young Adults is an innovative, strengths-based, trauma-informed outpatient setting that pairs both clinical therapeutic services and vocational rehabilitation (education and employment support). We are a multidisciplinary team that assists youth in working toward goals that support mental health and overall well-being. Emerson Street for Teens and Young Adults provides a comprehensive program that offers prevention and early intervention activities as well as clinical, therapeutic, and wraparound services.

This position will serve as the primary clinician for our Phoenix team, serving young people who are experiencing early episode psychosis. The Phoenix program is based on the RAISE model - Recovery After Initial Schizophrenia Episode and also integrates evidence-based practice based on individual needs and treatment goals. This position will coordinate closely with the team, which includes psychiatry, supported employment and education, peer support, family psychoeducation and therapy services. The role will include meeting with individuals in the office setting for weekly therapy sessions, with additional services provided in the community when additional case management support is needed.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Provide direct therapeutic services based on the RAISE models IRT (Individual Resiliency Training) evidenced-based intervention. Integrate other behavioral, solution-focused and strengths-based therapy modalities as needed.
• Lead weekly specialty care coordination meetings with multidisciplinary team to further identify treatment successes, barriers and coordinate access to needed resources.
• Help youth obtain basic needs for food, clothing, shelter, personal safety, and general medical and dental care, and assist them with applications for income, medical, housing, or other benefits which they may need and to which they are entitled. Identify youth for whom establishment of a protective payee-ship is necessary and arrange this assistance.

• Ensure access to needed services and community resources by arranging for transportation, or if necessary, by taking the youth to the service in personal vehicle (business insurance on vehicle reimbursed by WellPower).
• Must have valid Colorado Driver License
• Have clean driving record
• Reliable Vehicle to transport youth
• Help youth evaluate both their strengths and symptoms, and facilitate in setting their own goals and plan for appropriate services;

• Identify and coordinate with schools, care managers, hospitals and advocate for appropriate services within these systems and engaging community partners that may be referral sources.
• Build rapport and support young people with serious mental health challenges and trauma through trauma-informed and person-centered work
• Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION: Master's Degree in social work, psychology, or similar field. Current license as a LCSW/LPC/LMFT in the State of Colorado or within 6 months after hire date.

EXPERIENCE: Experience working with adolescents and/or young adults strongly preferred. Minimum of three years experience in clinical setting. Experience working
with moderate to severe and persistently mentally ill populations preferred.

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES:

• Knowledge of methods of psychotherapy.
• Knowledge of community resources.
• Ability to assess crisis situations and intervene appropriately.
• Familiarity with the DSM V and diagnostic techniques.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work flexible and on-call hours which may be required.
• Must have valid drivers license and good driving record.
• Knowledge and understanding of trauma-informed care principles/practices.

• Must have a clear understanding of HIPAA and rules of confidentiality.

• Ability to work independently, flexibly, and quickly adapt to changing situations

• Good time-management for managing appointments in the community and for timely documentation in the EHR

EMPLOYMENT VALUE PROPOSITION: WellPower provides you with the support you need to help you develop a career in helping others succeed. We innovate, adapt, and leverage the diverse perspectives of the people on our team and the people we serve in everything we do.

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY & INCLUSIVENESS: WellPower values and is strengthened by diversity. We are committed to ending bias and discrimination in our community and ensuring equity within all aspects of our organization. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, transfer, or promotion opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

COMMITMENT TO PAY EQUITY: WellPower is committed to fair and equitable hiring with salaries based on relevant factors, such as work experience, education, and certification/licensure (rather than wage history). Toward the principle of equal pay for equal work, we post and hire within defined hiring salary ranges. We ask all applicants to carefully review the hiring salary range for each posted job opportunity, as we will not hire outside the predetermined range.

BENEFITS STATEMENT: All full-time, benefits eligible employees will be eligible for WellPowers benefits plan. For a full description of benefit offerings, please visit: https://WellPower.org/workplace-of-choice/.

COVID-19 vaccination or an approved medical or religious/faith-based exemption is required for employment with WellPower. Newly hired employees must be fully vaccinated (that is, at least two weeks past their final dose of an authorized COVID-19 vaccine regimen) and provide proof, or have an approved medical or religious/faith-based exemption, within their first three (3) days of employment. Information on how to request an exemption will be provided at the time of offer.

Tuberculosis (TB) screening, testing - TB screening and testing, is required and must be completed prior to hire ( i.e., preplacement), and maintained during employment

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SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None

TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Ability to lead and facilitate large meetings, deliver presentations, drive to various locations, and similar physical functions. May require sitting, standing, bending, reaching.

TYPICAL MENTAL DEMANDS: Ability to give, receive, and analyze and prioritize information, formulate work plans and strategic goals, prepare written materials and articulate these goals and action plans. Must understand people from all walks of life and be able to communicate effectively with them.

WORKING CONDITIONS: May require occasional evening hours. Some local travel depending on position.