Acute Care Therapist

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Littleton, CO
Category Healthcare
Job Description
Acute Care Therapist - provide comprehensive clinical assessments, crisis evaluations, and safety planning for individuals experiencing mental health and/or substance use crises, utilizing evidence-based approaches such as CBT, DBT-informed interventions, motivational interviewing, solution-focused therapy, and trauma-informed care.

Requirements

  • Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or a related behavioral health field.
  • License eligibility in the State of Colorado; LAC preferred.
  • Two years of experience working in an inpatient psychiatric, acute care, or crisis clinical setting.
  • Demonstrated expertise in acute psychiatric crisis assessment, including suicide and violence risk assessment.
  • Knowledge of Colorado mental health statutes, including involuntary treatment processes under C.R.S. 27‐65.
  • Strong clinical assessment, diagnostic, and therapeutic engagement skills with diverse populations, utilizing evidence-based treatment models aligned with presenting needs.
  • Working knowledge of DSM-5-TR, recovery-oriented care, and trauma-informed treatment principles.
  • Familiarity with community resources and referral processes within the Colorado Behavioral Health System.
  • Proficiency with clinical documentation standards, electronic health records (EHR), and general PC-based applications including Word and Excel.

Benefits

  • Positive, collaborative team culture
  • Competitive compensation structure
  • Medical Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
  • Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Retirement Savings 401k
  • Company match up to 50% of the first 6% contributed
  • Excellent Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays Off
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