Behavioral Health Clinician (2)

About the role

VOAC recognizes the unique needs of diverse populations, including older adults, preschoolers, veterans exiting homelessness, and survivors of domestic violence. The Behavioral Health Clinician will serve as a multidisciplinary behavioral health resource across multiple VOA Colorado programs, functioning as a mobile team member who provides clinical support wherever needs arise. This position requires a Colorado behavioral health license or eligible associate-level license and will deliver crisis response, behavioral health assessments, brief interventions, risk evaluations, stabilization services, and coordination of referrals to appropriate levels of care.

The clinician will work with individuals experiencing homelessness, justice involvement, behavioral health challenges, housing instability, and other complex social needs. Based in the Denver Metro area, this position primarily supports programs in Denver while traveling to other Colorado regions as needed. The role collaborates closely with program staff to enhance behavioral health services, strengthen crisis resolution efforts, improve access to care, and promote positive outcomes across VOA Colorado's continuum of services.

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 promote access and connection to long-term behavioral health services.
• Develops access and connection to supportive services necessary for program participants to achieve service plan objectives.
• Documents client interactions and progress toward documented service objectives within an established client records system.
• Develops, monitors, and regularly updates 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.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in counseling, social work, or related field.
• LCSW, LPC, LMFT or equivalent active licensure in the State of Colorado (Associate License will be considered).
• Colorado driver’s license and state-mandated automobile insurance.
• Personal vehicle that may be used for work-related travel (reimbursement for mileage is available).
• Complete agency and program credentialing within 12 weeks of hire and maintain credentialing standards thereafter.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Addictions Counselor II (CAS) Certification.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.

Skills

• Ability to respectfully and professionally serve individuals 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.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to apply appropriate self-care in the face of often difficult and/or traumatic situations.

Working Conditions

• 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 other locations necessary to fulfill program objectives.

Pay

$71,000–$75,000 annual exempt salary range.

Benefits

• 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