Colorado Coalition for the Homeless
LCSW or LPC Licensed Behavioral Health Clinician II – 10634
Colorado Coalition for the Homeless, Denver, Colorado, United States, 80285
Overview
The mission of the Colorado Coalition for the Homeless is to work collaboratively toward the prevention of homelessness and the creation of lasting solutions for homeless and at-risk families, children, and individuals throughout Colorado. The Coalition advocates for and provides a continuum of housing and a variety of services to improve the health, well-being, and stability of those it serves. Our Philosophy of Service:
We believe all people have the right to adequate housing and health care. We work to remove the barriers that restrict access to these rights. Society benefits when adequate housing and health care are available to everyone. We create lasting solutions to homelessness by: Honoring the inherent dignity of those we serve, affirming their capabilities and fostering their hope that a better life is possible. Building strong, caring and trauma-informed communities through the integration of housing, health care and supportive services. Advocating for social and racial equity, inclusion and diversity, and challenging the status quo in partnership with our workforce members and those we serve. Achieving excellence through continuous quality assurance, innovation and professional development. Using resources judiciously and effectively. Position
The
Behavioral Health Clinician II
works closely with families participating in the FSS housing programs toward the general goals of increased stability, improved family functioning and increased self-sufficiency. Provides clinical services and works collaboratively with the FSS case management and clinical team. Notes:
To ensure the best possible care for our consumers, the selected candidate will complete our internal credentialing and privileging process prior to a start date. The credentialing and privileging timeline is dependent on the candidate’s submission of documents for clearance. A start date will be scheduled once credentialing and privileging are complete. Coalition Benefits
Choice of HMO or PPO health insurance coverage options: full-time employees contribute only 1% of earnings for their own HMO coverage and no more than 4% for dependents. Domestic partner coverage is available. Choice of dental insurance or discount plan. Vision insurance. Flexible spending accounts for health care, dependent care, and parking expenses. Free basic life and AD&D insurance coverage. Employee Assistance Program, a problem-solving resource available to you and your household members. Dollar-for-dollar retirement plan matching contributions up to 5% of earnings with 3-year vesting. Extensive paid time-off, including 9 holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and three weeks of vacation for new full-time employees in their first year. The effective date for benefits is the first of the month following your date of hire. Essential Job Functions
Provides ongoing clinical services to homeless families with mental illness, substance abuse, domestic violence issues, developmental disabilities, and other obstacles to self-sufficiency. Accesses services for families through transportation, assists with the application process, refers to and collaborates with agencies (DHS, TANF, SSI, SSDI, BART, SSC, Medicaid, MHCD, CORRA, DHA, etc.), and acts as an advocate, liaison and treatment coordinator between CCH and these agencies. Meets for supervision with FSS Program Manager bi-weekly (or as needed). Works closely with psychiatric and mental health providers for ongoing consultation and treatment coordination. Attends meetings with FSS, property management, housing orientations or lease-ups as appropriate. Maintains professionalism in all work-related activities and follows CCH policies and the professional ethics of their discipline and the Department of Regulatory Agencies. Maintains appropriate boundaries with clients, peers, and others. Completes clinical documentation and HMIS database documentation timely and accurately, maintaining a high level of data quality. Records all clinical services and maintains up-to-date information in the EHR; uses the EHR and future upgrades as directed. Manages tasks related to charting, insurance status, and clinical authorization documentation; ensures a complete and current chart. Provides specialized clinical interactions with clients, including individual and family case management, individual/group/family counseling, consultations, telephone contacts, and transportation as needed. Works with SSI, Medicaid, BHOs and TANF providers to advocate for and complete necessary reports to secure appropriate clinical service plans and benefits; investigates payee possibilities and serves as payee if appropriate. Assists in the development, procurement, and facilitation of supportive services that benefit homeless families. Maintains a flexible work schedule to accommodate families and community activities, including occasional evenings or weekend hours as appropriate. Investigates additional resources for clients and shares resources with the FSS team. Maintains a respectful, inclusive, diverse, and cooperative work environment. Carries a mobile phone to be accessible to staff and clients. Qualifications Summary
Master’s Degree in a counseling field required. Previous experience with mental health and substance abuse treatment planning, medication management, SSI, and Medicaid authorizations preferred. Licensure as a LCSW/LPC required. Certification for Addiction Counseling (CAC II, CAC III, or LAC) preferred. Bilingual (English-Spanish) preferred. $70,176 – $80,702 a year. WHERE A CANDIDATE IS PLACED IN THE COMPENSATION RANGE DEPENDS ON TOTAL RELEVANT YEARS OF EXPERIENCE. Qualified candidates are eligible for the
National Health Service Corps (NHSC) Loan Repayment Program . Licensed health care providers may earn funds towards student loans in exchange for a two-year commitment at an NHSC-approved site. Employee must be able to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation and without posing a direct threat to safety or health of self or others. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The Colorado Coalition for the Homeless is committed to delivering services and selecting staff without regard to age, race, sex, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, military status, or any other applicable status protected by law.
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The mission of the Colorado Coalition for the Homeless is to work collaboratively toward the prevention of homelessness and the creation of lasting solutions for homeless and at-risk families, children, and individuals throughout Colorado. The Coalition advocates for and provides a continuum of housing and a variety of services to improve the health, well-being, and stability of those it serves. Our Philosophy of Service:
We believe all people have the right to adequate housing and health care. We work to remove the barriers that restrict access to these rights. Society benefits when adequate housing and health care are available to everyone. We create lasting solutions to homelessness by: Honoring the inherent dignity of those we serve, affirming their capabilities and fostering their hope that a better life is possible. Building strong, caring and trauma-informed communities through the integration of housing, health care and supportive services. Advocating for social and racial equity, inclusion and diversity, and challenging the status quo in partnership with our workforce members and those we serve. Achieving excellence through continuous quality assurance, innovation and professional development. Using resources judiciously and effectively. Position
The
Behavioral Health Clinician II
works closely with families participating in the FSS housing programs toward the general goals of increased stability, improved family functioning and increased self-sufficiency. Provides clinical services and works collaboratively with the FSS case management and clinical team. Notes:
To ensure the best possible care for our consumers, the selected candidate will complete our internal credentialing and privileging process prior to a start date. The credentialing and privileging timeline is dependent on the candidate’s submission of documents for clearance. A start date will be scheduled once credentialing and privileging are complete. Coalition Benefits
Choice of HMO or PPO health insurance coverage options: full-time employees contribute only 1% of earnings for their own HMO coverage and no more than 4% for dependents. Domestic partner coverage is available. Choice of dental insurance or discount plan. Vision insurance. Flexible spending accounts for health care, dependent care, and parking expenses. Free basic life and AD&D insurance coverage. Employee Assistance Program, a problem-solving resource available to you and your household members. Dollar-for-dollar retirement plan matching contributions up to 5% of earnings with 3-year vesting. Extensive paid time-off, including 9 holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and three weeks of vacation for new full-time employees in their first year. The effective date for benefits is the first of the month following your date of hire. Essential Job Functions
Provides ongoing clinical services to homeless families with mental illness, substance abuse, domestic violence issues, developmental disabilities, and other obstacles to self-sufficiency. Accesses services for families through transportation, assists with the application process, refers to and collaborates with agencies (DHS, TANF, SSI, SSDI, BART, SSC, Medicaid, MHCD, CORRA, DHA, etc.), and acts as an advocate, liaison and treatment coordinator between CCH and these agencies. Meets for supervision with FSS Program Manager bi-weekly (or as needed). Works closely with psychiatric and mental health providers for ongoing consultation and treatment coordination. Attends meetings with FSS, property management, housing orientations or lease-ups as appropriate. Maintains professionalism in all work-related activities and follows CCH policies and the professional ethics of their discipline and the Department of Regulatory Agencies. Maintains appropriate boundaries with clients, peers, and others. Completes clinical documentation and HMIS database documentation timely and accurately, maintaining a high level of data quality. Records all clinical services and maintains up-to-date information in the EHR; uses the EHR and future upgrades as directed. Manages tasks related to charting, insurance status, and clinical authorization documentation; ensures a complete and current chart. Provides specialized clinical interactions with clients, including individual and family case management, individual/group/family counseling, consultations, telephone contacts, and transportation as needed. Works with SSI, Medicaid, BHOs and TANF providers to advocate for and complete necessary reports to secure appropriate clinical service plans and benefits; investigates payee possibilities and serves as payee if appropriate. Assists in the development, procurement, and facilitation of supportive services that benefit homeless families. Maintains a flexible work schedule to accommodate families and community activities, including occasional evenings or weekend hours as appropriate. Investigates additional resources for clients and shares resources with the FSS team. Maintains a respectful, inclusive, diverse, and cooperative work environment. Carries a mobile phone to be accessible to staff and clients. Qualifications Summary
Master’s Degree in a counseling field required. Previous experience with mental health and substance abuse treatment planning, medication management, SSI, and Medicaid authorizations preferred. Licensure as a LCSW/LPC required. Certification for Addiction Counseling (CAC II, CAC III, or LAC) preferred. Bilingual (English-Spanish) preferred. $70,176 – $80,702 a year. WHERE A CANDIDATE IS PLACED IN THE COMPENSATION RANGE DEPENDS ON TOTAL RELEVANT YEARS OF EXPERIENCE. Qualified candidates are eligible for the
National Health Service Corps (NHSC) Loan Repayment Program . Licensed health care providers may earn funds towards student loans in exchange for a two-year commitment at an NHSC-approved site. Employee must be able to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation and without posing a direct threat to safety or health of self or others. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The Colorado Coalition for the Homeless is committed to delivering services and selecting staff without regard to age, race, sex, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, military status, or any other applicable status protected by law.
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