BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CLINICIAN III to IV

HIRING BONUS $5,000

The hiring bonus is only available to external candidates.

Are you looking to find personal and professional fulfillment? At Crossroads Turning Points (CTP), our employees can make a difference daily by helping people facing substance use and mental health challenges build a healthy lifestyle for their long-term recovery. Our dedicated team provides personalized care to ensure an environment that allows healing for anyone who walks through our doors.

We seek a dynamic individual to become a Behavioral Health Clinician at our Southern Colorado location.

All applicants must undergo pre-employment drug screening,

which includes testing for marijuana, as well as background checks.

SUMMARY:

Provides co-occurring counseling services to individuals, couples, families, and groups. The candidate will provide one-on-one virtual counseling/therapy sessions using different techniques and collaborate with wellness and medical providers.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Conducts co-occurring patient assessments. Places patients into appropriate levels of care.

Conducts group, family, and individual counseling sessions. May conduct psycho-educational and family groups.

Works with co-occurring patients to develop and update treatment plans and goals.

Monitors patient behaviors and progress. Incorporates behavior modification and stress management therapy to assist patients in controlling substance use and other problems.

Administers and analyzes patient testing instruments and reviews results of tests to evaluate patient needs.

Provides patients with therapeutic projects, recreational therapy, or other activities.

Assures that all documentation is complete by established deadlines. Maintains patient records according to licensing regulations. Regularly reports clinical status to unit supervisor.

Participates in staffing patients with the appropriate team and communicates with community referral sources, including but not limited to probation, parole, and DSS.

Crisis intervention and arranging for hospitalization as needed.

Coordinates and refers to supportive services in the community to supplement treatment and counseling. Assist patients in obtaining services to become self-sufficient and prevent relapse promptly.

May be required to assist in urine/breath testing and monitoring.

You may be required to travel to outlying sites to train and treat patients.

May maintain an OTP caseload and conduct annual updates: CCARs, DACOD,

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: N/A

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

Masters degree in human services and related field.

Requires licensure as LPC, LCSW, or LMFT.

Must be able to obtain CAS certification within 18 months after the hire date.

Experience:

Minimum of two (2) years working in the mental health field.

Previous substance abuse treatment experience and expertise with trauma preferred.

Demonstrated experience working with interdisciplinary teams.

Other:

Must have an understanding of ASAM and SOA-R level of care criteria.

Must have solid verbal and written communication skills in English.

Strong computer skills are required.

CPR and first-aid certification (initial training and renewals paid by CTP).

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Must be able to stand, walk, sit, and including driving. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

A combination of office and clinical settings with a high degree of patient interaction.

We offer a competitive salary and an excellent package of benefits:

• Medical (up to 70% paid by employer).
• Dental & Vision Insurance.
• Eight (8) Paid Holidays
• Two (2) Paid Administrative Holidays
• Career Advancement
• Retirement 401K with employer match up to 5%.
• Many other benefits (free and optional).

Apply today at www.crossroadstp.org under the employment tab.

Join a leader in the behavioral health field with over 45 years of experience!

Closing Date:

March 21, 2025, or open until filled.

Salary:

$64,000 to $77,000 per year (DOE & Credentials).

EOE/M/F/D/V/SO