Behavioral Health Clinician I

The mission of the Colorado Coalition for the Homeless is to work collaboratively toward the prevention of homelessness and the creation of lasting solutions for homeless and at-risk families, children, and individuals throughout Colorado. The Coalition advocates for and provides a continuum of housing and a variety of services to improve the health, well-being, and stability of those it serves.

About the Role

The Behavioral Health Clinician provides comprehensive mental health and substance use treatment services to individuals in supportive housing or residential settings. This role involves conducting assessments, developing treatment plans, delivering individual and group therapy, and offering clinical interventions to promote stability, recovery, and independent living. The clinician collaborates with a multidisciplinary team to address the complex needs of individuals experiencing behavioral health challenges, trauma, and housing instability, utilizing evidence-based practices to support overall well-being and prevent a return to homelessness.

Valid driver’s license required. This requirement may be waived, if necessary, based on overall candidate experience and current needs of the business and/or role.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive evaluations to identify behavioral health needs, including mental health and substance use issues. Use evidence-based tools for accurate diagnosis and treatment planning.
• Deliver evidence-based individual and group therapy tailored to client needs, focusing on mental health and substance use recovery.
• Create, monitor, and update individualized treatment plans with client-centered goals and measurable outcomes.
• Provide support and intervention during crises, stabilizing clients and connecting them with additional resources as needed.
• Work as part of an interdisciplinary team to deliver coordinated care.
• Maintain accurate and timely client records, treatment plans, and progress notes in compliance with HIPAA and regulatory standards.
• Help clients access community resources (housing, employment, education) that support their wellness and recovery goals.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and stay updated on best practices in behavioral health through professional development sessions.
• Ensure timely and accurate recording of all clinical services, communications, and tasks in the EHR while maintaining complete up-to-date charts.
• Perform other job duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Demonstrated ability to deliver services using principles of trauma-informed care.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct assessments, diagnosis, and treatment planning using evidence-based practices.
• Proficiency in providing individual and group therapy, crisis intervention, and de-escalation support.
• Strong ability to convey complex information clearly and empathetically to clients, colleagues, and external partners.
• Competency in maintaining accurate, timely documentation in EHR in compliance with regulatory and organizational standards.
• Capacity to build rapport with clients and establish effective working relationships with interdisciplinary teams.
• Knowledge and understanding of diverse populations, with the ability to integrate cultural and socio-economic factors into treatment approaches.
• Commitment to ethical standards, professional boundaries, confidentiality, and regulatory compliance, including HIPAA.
• Ability to effectively prioritize tasks and manage caseloads within established timelines.
• Master’s degree in social work, Counseling, Psychology, or a related field.
• Current provisional license as an LSW, LMFTC, or LPCC.
• Minimum of one year of experience working in health care or human services field.
• Experience working with individuals who have experienced homelessness, trauma, and/or chronic health conditions.
• Bilingual or multilingual skills are highly desirable.
• Licensed Addiction Counselor (LAC) certification is preferred.

Pay

$29.77 - $34.23 an hour. Where a candidate is placed in the compensation range depends on total relevant years of experience.

Benefits

• Choice of HMO or PPO health insurance coverage options: full-time employees contribute only 1% of their earnings for their own HMO health coverage and no more than 4% of their earnings for coverage of eligible dependents. Same- and opposite-sex domestic partner coverage available.
• Choice of dental insurance or discount plan.
• Vision insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts for health care, dependent care, and parking expenses.
• Free basic life and AD&D insurance coverage.
• Employee Assistance Program, a problem-solving resource available to you and your household members.
• Dollar-for-dollar retirement plan matching contributions up to 5% of earnings with 3-year vesting.
• Extensive paid time-off, including 9 holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and three weeks of vacation for new full-time employees in their first year.

The effective date for your benefits will be the first of the month following your date of hire.