Mental Health and Substance Abuse Therapist

Overview

Join our dynamic mental health and substance abuse treatment team as a dedicated Therapist committed to transforming lives through compassionate, evidence-based care. In this vital role, you will provide comprehensive mental health and addiction counseling services, utilizing a wide array of therapeutic techniques to support individuals across diverse populations. Your expertise will help clients navigate complex emotional, behavioral, and psychological challenges, fostering resilience and recovery in a supportive environment. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact while advancing your clinical skills within a multidisciplinary team. Super flexible schedule, candidate makes their own schedule and availability!

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough mental health assessments and diagnostic evaluations using ICD-9 and ICD-10 coding standards to develop personalized treatment plans.
• Deliver individual, group, and family therapy sessions employing evidence-based practices such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), trauma-focused therapy, psychodynamic therapy, and behavioral therapy.
• Implement crisis intervention strategies and crisis management protocols to ensure client safety during acute episodes.
• Provide mental health and substance abuse treatment utilizing motivational interviewing and relapse prevention strategies.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation in compliance with Colorado OBH, HIPAA regulations, including progress notes, treatment plans, medical records, and clinical research data.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team to coordinate case management, conduct mental health assessments, and support patients’ overall well-being through integrated care approaches.
• Utilize telehealth platform for remote therapy sessions while adhering to clinical ethical guidelines and ensuring patient confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Must be LAC with a Master’s degree in social work, psychology, counseling, or related field; LPCC or LSW minimum requirement. Licensure as LPC/LCSW is also acceptable.
• Proven experience working with adults in outpatient or inpatient settings;.
• Strong knowledge of psychotherapeutic modalities including cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT).
• Familiarity with ICD coding systems (ICD-9/ICD-10) for accurate diagnosis documentation; experience with EMR/EHR systems is preferred.
• Ability to perform mental health assessments and develop individualized treatment plans aligned with clinical documentation standards.
• Excellent communication skills for client engagement and collaboration within multidisciplinary teams; experience working with co-occurring disorders is advantageous.
• Knowledge of HIPAA regulations and clinical ethical guidelines to ensure patient privacy and confidentiality at all times.
• Experience working with diverse populations.
• Demonstrated commitment to evidence-based practice in behavioral health treatment.

Embark on a rewarding career where your expertise fuels hope and healing—helping individuals overcome challenges and achieve their full potential through compassionate care!

Pay: $35.00 - $70.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

License/Certification:

• LAC (Preferred)
• LPCC or LSW (Preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Denver, CO 80222