Behavioral Health Clinician I
Quick answer
The Colorado Coalition for the Homeless is hiring a Colorado-based Behavioral Health Clinician I to provide mental health and substance use treatment services to individuals experiencing homelessness.
- Role
- Behavioral Health Clinician I
- Organization
- Colorado Coalition for the Homeless
- Location
- Colorado
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Entry
- Category
- Programs & Operations
The role
The Behavioral Health Clinician I provides comprehensive mental health and substance use treatment services to individuals in supportive housing or residential settings. This role involves conducting clinical assessments, developing personalized treatment plans, and delivering individual and group therapy to promote client stability and recovery. The clinician works collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team to address complex needs related to trauma, homelessness, and chronic health conditions. This position requires maintaining accurate clinical records while ensuring compliance with HIPAA and regulatory standards.
What you'll do
- Conduct comprehensive behavioral health evaluations and diagnostic assessments.
- Deliver evidence-based individual and group therapy sessions.
- Develop and monitor individualized client-centered treatment plans.
- Provide crisis intervention and connect clients to community resources.
- Maintain timely and accurate clinical records in the electronic health record (EHR) system.
- Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to coordinate patient care.
What it takes
- Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or a related field.
- Current provisional license as an LSW, LMFTC, or LPCC.
- Minimum of one year of experience in health care or human services.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Experience with homelessness, trauma, or chronic health conditions preferred.
- Bilingual or multilingual skills and LAC certification are highly desirable.
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Choice of HMO/PPO health insurance, dental and vision plans, flexible spending accounts, free basic life and AD&D insurance, 403(b) retirement plan with 5% matching, and extensive paid time-off including holidays, sick leave, and vacation.
Frequently asked questions
What are the core educational requirements for this role?
Candidates must hold a Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or a related field and possess a current provisional license as an LSW, LMFTC, or LPCC.
Is this a remote or in-office position?
This role is based in Colorado and involves providing direct services in supportive housing or residential settings, indicating an in-office/on-site work schedule.
What is the compensation for this position?
The compensation for this role is not explicitly specified in the job posting.
Does the organization offer a retirement plan?
Yes, the organization provides a 403(b) retirement plan with dollar-for-dollar matching contributions up to 5% of earnings, subject to a 3-year vesting schedule.
How to apply
Apply directly on Colorado Coalition for the Homeless's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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