Mental Health Counselor Job at Griffith Centers, Inc. in Northglenn

What We Offer: Flexible scheduling with the ability to build your own caseload Supportive leadership and paid clinical supervision, when applicable Strong referral and networking opportunities Collaborative, multidisciplinary team environment Annual CEU and professional development opportunities Opportunity to help shape and influence a growing program Trauma-informed and mission-driven workplace culture Organizational support so you can focus on clinical care

Starting Pay: $33/hour (W-2 employee) Eligible clinicians approved by Griffith Centers to provide services in a language other than English may receive a$2.00 per hour differential for qualifying sessions Full-Benefits (Upon Eligibility) Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees meeting plan eligibility requirements Participation in Griffith Centers' retirement plan in accordance with plan terms Paid time off and paid holidays for benefit-eligible employees Clinical resources, training, and consultation Career advancement opportunities Benefit eligibility is determined by employee classification and hours worked in accordance with plan documents and company policy. Student Loan Repayment Opportunity Griffith Centers is an HRSA/National Health Service Corps approved site. Eligible licensed clinicians may qualify to apply for federal student loan repayment programs through HRSA/NHSC while employed at Griffith Centers. Loan repayment awards are determined by HRSA/NHSC and are not guaranteed by Griffith Centers. Position Structure and Caseload Growth Schedule and Caseload Development: Employment will begin on a part-time basis as you establish your clinical foundation within the organization. Scheduled hours will depend on the volume of incoming referrals, client demand, and your active caseload. As a result, a minimum number of weekly hours cannot be guaranteed. Growth to Full-Time StatusAs client demand and caseload volume increase, employees may become eligible for full-time status when organizational needs, available work, and performance expectations support a full-time schedule. Full-time status is generally anticipated when clinicians maintain approximately 30 billable hours per week; however, designation of full-time employment remains subject to organizational needs and management approval.

Responsibilities: Provide individual and family therapy services in an office-based outpatient setting Conduct assessments and develop individualized treatment plans Maintain timely and accurate clinical documentation Collaborate with supervisors, case managers, schools, healthcare providers, and community partners Ensure compliance with agency, Medicaid, and regulatory standards Participate in staff meetings, clinical supervision, training, and multidisciplinary case reviews Contribute to the development and growth of a new outpatient program

Requirements: Master’s degree in Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, or Social Work. Active Colorado license or license candidate status, (LPCC, MFT, or LSW). Experience providing therapy services to children, adolescents, and families preferred. Strong commitment to trauma-informed and culturally competent care. Must be available to work a schedule that includes evening and weekend hours based on client needs, referral volume, and program requirements Must pass a background check and qualify for Medicaid credentialing.

Equal Employment Opportunity: Griffith Centers is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of disability or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. ADA Compliance: If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, please contact HR athr@griffithcenters.org. Drug-Free Workplace: As a federal contractor, Griffith Centers maintains a policy of a drug-free workplace. Candidates for employment must pass a drug screen, and all employees are subject to reasonable suspicion and post-accident testing. Employment with Griffith Centers is at-will. Except as may be required by state law, employment with Griffith Centers is at-will, meaning that either you or Griffith Centers may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause, and with or without notice, subject only to applicable law. All employees may be subject to an initial evaluation period of approximately 90 days; however, this initial evaluation does not guarantee any term of employment, and completion of the introductory period does not alter the at-will nature of employment.