Primary Therapist

About the role

The Primary Therapist provides direct client care under the supervision of the Clinical Director. This role supports the delivery of high-quality behavioral health services, maintains a safe and efficient work environment, and collaborates with the treatment team to ensure consistent, client-centered care. The Primary Therapist conducts assessments, develops treatment plans, delivers therapeutic services, and ensures accurate and timely documentation in accordance with regulatory and agency standards.

What you'll do

• Provide direct support services, including individual and group therapy, mindfulness and meditation practices, 12-step–related topics, wellness promotion, and crisis management.
• Conduct assessments and screenings to evaluate client needs and develop appropriate treatment goals.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans; monitor, evaluate, and document client progress.
• Complete intake documentation when assigned; prepare progress notes, event notifications, and other required records in alignment with regulatory and company standards.
• Monitor caseload to ensure timely and accurate completion of assessments, treatment plans, case reviews, and discharge plans.
• Facilitate coordination of care, including case reviews, therapeutic interventions, and monitoring client progress in treatment.
• Conduct urinalysis/breathalyzer testing with clients as needed.
• Protect client rights and uphold all ethical and professional standards.
• Provide treatment that supports client dignity, independence, strengths, privacy, and personal choice.
• Identify symptoms of mental health disorders, personality disorders, and substance use disorders.
• Deliver behavioral health services within agency authorization and within the therapist’s professional scope.
• Meet the needs of adult clients with substance use concerns and possible co-occurring disorders.
• Identify, prevent, and respond to situations where a client may:
  • Be a danger to self or others
  • Exhibit aggressive or destructive behavior
  • Experience a crisis
  • Experience a medical emergency
• Read, understand, and implement client treatment plans.
• Demonstrate ethical behavior, maintain professional boundaries, and refrain from accepting gratuities from clients.
• Identify commonly prescribed medications for mental health and substance use disorders, including typical side effects and adverse reactions.
• Maintain compliance with all required training and maintain documentation in personnel records.
• Navigate and respond to fires, hazards, disasters, and medical emergencies.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the agency or direct supervisor.

Qualifications

• Required Qualification: Master’s Degree in counseling or social work.
• Preferred Qualification: CAC II, CAC III, or LAC preferred.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance with employer contribution
• Voluntary 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
• Paid time off designed to support work-life balance, including vacation, sick time, and one floating holiday
• Vacation accrual of up to 10 or 14 days annually based on tenure, with rollover options
• Sick time accrual of up to 6 days per year, with limited rollover
• Paid holidays including New Year’s Day, Independence Day, Thanksgiving Day, Day After Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day
• Professional development support for continued growth and advancement

Compensation

$60,000- $62,500/ year

Type

Full-Time

Shift

Monday- Friday, business hours with occasional on-call duties

Location

12136 W Bayaud Ave Ste 360, Lakewood, CO 80228

Clinical

Lakewood, CO