KidSuccess School-Based Therapist

About the role

We are seeking a dedicated professional who is passionate about supporting school students through school-based mental health counseling. This role includes working collaboratively with school staff, offering consultation and support, and providing comprehensive case management services to students and their families.

Responsibilities

• Provides individual and group therapy to students.
• Provides therapy and psychoeducation to families of students as needed.
• Consults and collaborates with school staff regarding the needs/behavior of students.
• Provides crisis intervention support.
• Facilitates referrals to meet the medical and psychiatric needs of clients as indicated.
• Maintains accurate and timely clinical documentation consistent with Agency standards.
• Participates in team meetings, in-services, and supervisory sessions as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• A master's or doctoral degree in counseling or a related field from a CACREP-accredited program.
• At least two years’ experience providing child, adolescent, and family therapy.
• Familiarity with DSM IV/V codes and Medicaid paperwork required.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Bilingual (English and Spanish) preferred.
• License preferred (LCSW, LPC, LMFT) but not required.
• All mental health clinicians must register with CAQH (Council for Affordable Quality Health) within seven days of the date of hire.
• All unlicensed clinicians must register with the Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) prior to the start date and must remain in active status throughout employment.

Pay

Unlicensed: $57,784 annually. Licensed: $60,000 annually.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Health savings account and flexible spending account.
• Legal/ID Theft protection and supplemental insurances.
• Agency-paid Life and Long-Term Disability insurance.
• Employee Assistance Programs.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• 15 paid holidays.
• 8 hours of volunteer time to use in different programs at JFS.
• Generous leave program.

Schedule

Work hours are generally during regular business hours, but some evening or weekend work is required to meet program or client needs.

Environment

Off-Site Position: Work primarily takes place in the community with occasional requirements to be at the home office at 3201 South Tamarac Dr., Denver 80231. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to travel between sites, communicate effectively, and use standard office and mobile equipment.

The employee may occasionally be required to lift up to 10 pounds. Reasonable accommodation will be provided to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.