"Open Rank Adolescent Behavioral Health Therapist (MST) (Entry Senior)"

Job Summary

Synergy, the adolescent component of Addiction Research and Treatment Services, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry, seeks to fill an Adolescent Behavioral Health Therapist position in a community-based substance use treatment program. The therapist will be delivering an evidenced-based family therapy model called MST. Multisystemic Therapy (MST) is an evidenced-based model with the largest body of evidence of successful interventions for high-risk youth and has been recognized as a highly effective treatment by NIDA (National Institute on Drug Abuse) and NIH (National Institute of Health). The model is present focused/action-oriented and focuses on strength-based, preventive strategies within the youth's natural ecology targeting family, peers, school, and neighborhood support systems.

The therapist will receive comprehensive training in the MST model. The MST therapist will implement this community-based treatment by providing Multisystemic therapy (MST) to families of adolescent substance users with a goal to retain youth in their homes and avoid out of home placement and involvement in the criminal justice system. The MST therapist will utilize the MST principals to develop interventions with the input and support of their supervisor and MST consultant. The implementation of this clinical model requires adherence and fidelity to the MST model, which the supervisor and MST consultant help guide. The MST therapist works independently but always has the support of their supervisor and has flexibility with their schedule as they schedule their own appointments based on the family's availability. The therapist is very well supported through weekly group supervision and consultation, in addition to individual supervision occurring weekly to every two weeks.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide intensive treatment services using Multisystemic Therapy principles to a caseload of up to 6 active MST clients, which include daily contact via individual and family counseling, case management, staffing, advocacy, etc. in their home environment and community.
• Provide home-based family therapy twice weekly utilizing the MST treatment model. Therapists may also participate in school meetings, staffing and court; these activities also require driving.
• Available to clients and their families Monday through Friday, 24 hours a day via cell phone AND will participate in a weekend on-call coverage rotation.
• Provide transition services to clients when they leave other formal residential/day treatment programs.
• Balance job expectations around caseload, clinical contact and outcomes, and case management including paperwork.
• Provide clinical evaluations and/or intake screenings to assess clinical appropriateness, individual treatment needs and recommendations.
• Administer weekly urinalysis screens for (same sex) clients to track treatment progress/challenges.

Work Location

Hybrid - This position works in the community/field the majority of the time as well as some remote work from home and time in the office. The office is located at Fort Logan (3680 West Princeton Circle, Denver, CO 80236).

Why Join Us

This is an incredible opportunity to work within a multidisciplinary team of therapists (LPCC & LSW), supervisors (LCSW, LPC, LAC), and psychiatrists. The team works collaboratively and closely to provide comprehensive evaluations, psychiatric evaluations, ongoing substance use and mental health treatment and referrals as necessary. The team is committed to helping adolescents and their families create positive changes, prevent out of home placement, reduce involvement in the criminal justice system and most importantly, reduce morbidity and mortality. The very small caseload provides a unique opportunity to provide the intensity needed to dive deep into individual and family issues to create lasting changes.

ARTS will provide comprehensive training in the multisystemic therapy (MST) intervention model for at-risk youth with substance issues. Our passion for recovery is second to none and we strive to offer the best treatment and long-term success. This is an autonomous position with opportunities to work remotely and allowing for some flexibility within your schedule.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Entry Level:

• Master's degree from an accredited institution in psychology, social work, counseling, human services, or related field.
• Registration with the Department of Regulatory Agencies to practice in Colorado.
• Eligibility to be credentialed as LAC, LPC, LCSW or LMFT with the State of Colorado within two (2) years of hire.

Intermediate Level:

• Master's degree from an accredited institution in psychology, social work, counseling, human services, or related field.
• Registration with the Department of Regulatory Agencies to practice in Colorado.
• Eligibility to be credentialed as LAC, LPC, LCSW or LMFT with the State of Colorado within one (1) year of hire.
• One (1) year of professional/post graduate level experience working in the field of counseling, social work, or substance use.

Senior Level:

• Master's degree from an accredited institution in psychology, social work, counseling, human services, or related field.
• Registration with the Department of Regulatory Agencies to practice in Colorado.
• Eligible to be credentialed as LAC, LPC, LCSW or LMFT with the State of Colorado.
• Two (2) years of professional/post graduate level experience working in the field of counseling, social work, or substance use.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in treating substance use disorders.
• Clinical experience treating adolescents and/or families.
• Experience implementing evidence-based treatment interventions and participation in clinical supervision that includes assessment of fidelity and adherence measures.
• Experience using an Electronic Health Record.
• Bilingual in Spanish & English.

Anticipated Pay Range

Entry Level: $56,555 - $71,939

Intermediate Level: $61,546 - $78,286

Senior Level: $66,536 - $84,634