Adolescent IOP Therapist

Purpose :

To provide intensive therapy and support to children, youth, and families who are significantly impacted by mental illnesses and substance use so they may recover, thrive, and reach their full potential.

Job Summary :

Provide short-term individual and family therapy services primarily in the home and community, fostering real-world application and enhancing everyday functioning.

Therapy services, including groups, may also be provided in an office or telehealth setting. Work with a multi-disciplinary team to plan and coordinate the right service, at the right time for clients.

Essential Functions :

• Engage the client and family in the treatment process and goal-setting.
• Collaborate and coordinate with child welfare services, probation, schools, juvenile justice, hospitals, and other external partners to meet the needs of the client & family.
• Run DBT IOP groups for adolescents 3 days a week
• Conduct individual and family sessions in the office or in the home
• Complete Comprehensive Assessments for the IFS team
• Have a small caseload of children or adolescents for individual and family therapy in the office or the home
• Maintain thorough, accurate, and timely documentation per clinical and administrative policies and procedures
• Work some evening hours to meet families and youth when they are available
• Promote, support, and demonstrate MHP’s mission, vision, and values through behavior, job performance and adherence to policies, procedures, and standards

What's In It For You :

Medical (Kaiser and Cigna options), dental, vision, HAS / FSA, life, disability, and retirement (with company match) plans.

• Paid time off, paid holidays, and a comprehensive wellness program.
• Company contribution to student loans.
• Access to pet insurance.
• Clinical supervision for licensure.
• Training (including CE certificates) and professional growth opportunities.
• Commitment to Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion work.
• Engaged employer who believes you are an important factor in delivering our mission to the community with lots of opportunity to for dialogue with leaders.
• Opportunities for a flexible schedule.

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

As a condition of employment, you will be required to receive the COVID-19 vaccination (and any subsequent boosters) and the annual influenza vaccine.

Medical exemptions or religious accommodation may be requested.

What We Need :

• Family therapy experience (preferably in the home / community) and a love for working with children, teens, and parents.
• Familiarity with attachment and family systems theory.
• Knowledge of child development norms.
• Experience with screening, assessment, and diagnosis for children and youth.
• Ability to meet direct service expectations and to complete documentation within required timeframes.
• Ability to develop knowledge of community resources and make appropriate referrals.
• Must have a safe driving record, a current Colorado driver’s license and ability to travel within Boulder and Broomfield Counties.
• Experience in a specialty area listed below is a bonus!
• Play therapy, art therapy, TF-CBT, AF-CBT, Let’s Connect models, DBT or other EBP for children and their caregivers.
• Substance Use treatment for teens and adults.

Therapist I :

• Masters in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling or related field and an internship and prior experience in a clinical setting.
• Must be license eligible, registered with DORA, and actively working toward licensure of Licensed PhD or PsyD, Licensed Clinical Social worker (LCSW), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), or Licensed Marriage / Family Therapist (LMFT).

Therapist II :

• Masters in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling or related field plus and 2 to 5 years prior experience in a clinical setting OR : Related PhD or PsyD, plus 1 to 3-years prior experience in a clinical setting.
• Licensed PhD or PsyD, Licensed Clinical Social worker (LCSW), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), or Licensed Marriage / Family Therapist (LMFT) required.
• Prior experience with treatment planning and provision of family, individual and group therapy with children ages 3-18 y / o and their parents.

This position will close 7 / 16 / 2024