Crisis Therapist-Licensed or Unlicensed (S0297)

Job DetailsJob Location: Durango, CO 81301Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: 4 Year DegreeSalary Range: $21.00 - $34.86 HourlyTravel Percentage: Up to 25%Job Shift: DayJob Category: Health CareTherapist Unlicensed or Licensed - Full Time - Regional Crisis Center - Durango, CO

Position Summary: The role of the Therapist is to Participate as a member of the Crisis Team to provide Crisis services to clients including intervention, assessment and supporting our local 24-hour Care Line. Utilizes a variety of treatment approaches and case coordination to work with a diverse client population and many community partners. This position is responsible for meeting with clients in a self-defined crisis and providing support utilizing a variety of treatment approaches and in continuity with existing treatment providers and treatment team members.  

The therapist will accurately complete ATU admissions, Axis Health System enrollments, and referrals to higher levels of care when needed. Crisis Intervention Specialist will be primarily based out of RCC-Durango. They will focus on walk-ins, hospital assessments and assessments in Withdrawal Management. Mobile Crisis will be paired with an EMT to provide holistic co-responses within the community across our five-county catchment area. 

The Therapist will demonstrate knowledge in the following areas: Axis Health System and community resources, mandatory reporting, homicidal, suicidal, and grave disability assessments, executing 27-65 functions surrounding involuntary mental health commitments and staffing cases regularly.

Qualifications: Our ideal candidate for our Therapist position will have the master’s degree in one of the recognized mental health professions, be Colorado License Eligible/Licensed LPC, LMFT, LCSW or PsyD in the State of Colorado and have a minimum of five (5) years of clinical experience in a healthcare or human service setting, (5) years in Residential setting is preferred.

Salary:

Therapist-Unlicensed: Starts at $23.50 (Base Rate $21.00 + Locale $2.50) - $26.52, hourly

Therapist-Licensed: Starts at $28.50 (Base Rate $26.00 + Locale $2.50) - $34.86, hourly

There is a locale differential at our Durango worksites. Pay range considers preferred experience and preferred education as described above.

Full-Time Benefits:

Medical (HDHP or PPO)
Health Savings Account


Dental
Flexible Spending Account


Vision
Dependent Care Account


Life Insurance
Short Term Disability


Pet Insurance
Long Term Disability


401k offering up to 4% match
College Invest plans


Annual Wellness Benefits
Professional development benefits


(3) weeks of All Paid Leave (APL) for first 2 years with full-time employment.
Personal Days


(9) Company Paid Holidays
Loan Repayment Programs

Physical demands: Employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. Employee is frequently required to walk, sit, stand, or kneel and occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop. Must have ability to sit for longer periods at a computer. Employee must be able to travel between Axis Health System locations. Possible potential exposure to communicable disease. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Axis Health System may make reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Required Skills:

Knowledge and ability to operate standard office equipment including scanner, computer, calculator, copy machine, fax and multi-line telephone.
Working knowledge of Windows based computer applications including MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook and ability to access the internet.
Ability to be helpful and sensitive to the needs of all employees, while concurrently respecting corporate policies, procedures and priorities.
Interpersonal and communication skills to develop and maintain effective working relationships with all internal and external customers.
Ability to communicate job-related information to individuals and small groups.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision; plan own work schedule effectively and multi-task and prioritize in a fast-paced setting.
Ability to multi-task, organize and prioritize workload in a sometimes-hectic environment with frequent interruptions.
Ability to concentrate in sometimes hectic and stressful settings.
Ability to read and understand written materials.
Must regard work as confidential.
Must have current driver’s license, qualify for commercial vehicle insurance, and maintain a driving record that allows insurability with Axis Health System’ insurance agency.
Occasional travel required
Ability to take on additional duties when necessary.

Additional eligibility requirements:  Annual Flu immunization, Annual TB screening, de-escalation training within 90 days of hire, BLS certification required at hire.

About our Axis Healt