Lead, Counselor - Licensed

Position Title: Clinician III - Therapist

Reports to: Clinical Director of Counseling - Youth

Job Classification: Full time; exempt

Salary Range: $57,900 - $77,100 annually

About Us:

Denver Rescue Mission has been serving the most vulnerable in our community for over 130 years. Our history is rooted in a love of Christ and a commitment to share that love with others. At multiple locations throughout our community, we help restore the lives of people experiencing homelessness and addiction through emergency services, rehabilitation, transitional programs, and community outreach.

The Opportunity: 

The Clinician III - Therapist provides individual and educational/group counseling hours for the programs at The Crossing.

Responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

• Schedules and completes all weekly sessions of an assigned caseload of approximately 25 individuals/families in the New Life and Bridge Transitional Programs.
• Facilitates assigned weekly group education sessions.
• Completes assigned assessments for individuals and families in the New Life Program (NLP) and Bridge Transitional and Youth programs.
• Plans for and co-facilitates educational/process groups (approximately 2-5 hours per week).
• Provides one-on-one milieu counseling as necessary in addition to assigned caseload.
• Provides supervision for Denver Rescue Mission clinicians as assigned.
• Develops appropriate, measurable Treatment Plans for assigned caseload.
• Collaborates with Care Team and associated staff, providing strategy for clients’ mental and emotional stability. Follows-up on Information Reports for clientele.
• Ensures proper documentation and ethical guidelines set forth by Colorado Department of Regulatory Affairs (DORA) and Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).

Minimal Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in counseling or a helping field of study.
• Registered with DORA as a licensed psychotherapist.
• Ability to obtain malpractice insurance at time of hire.
• Prior experience required in individual, family or group counseling – preferably with populations who have experienced homelessness, addictive behavior and general family challenges.
• Quality social and interpersonal skills required.
• Must have a clinical philosophy, take initiative, multi-task, and work with a diverse clientele.
• Ability to obtain and maintain CPR certification within 90 days of hire date.
• Active Driver’s License as a limited amount of work-related travel may be required.
• Must be a Christian holding to the beliefs set forth in the Statement of Faith and Apostles Creed, expressed by a personal testimony and Christian conduct. 

Benefits and Perks:

• Comprehensive health plan including medical, dental and vision benefits.
• Generous vacation, sick time, and holiday pay, plus paid birthday off and ‘refreshment’ day.
• Tuition reimbursement and child adoption benefits.
• Employer paid term life insurance, long-term disability, AD&D.
• Health savings account with generous employer contribution.
• Flexible spending account.
• Paid parental and bereavement leave.
• 401(k) with up to 5% company match.
• Please access our highlights of the benefits package we offer here:

Denver Rescue Mission Benefits Guide  

Denver Rescue Mission is both an equal opportunity employer and a distinctly faith-based Christian organization. Denver Rescue Mission complies with applicable federal, state, and local employment laws, and strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, national original or ancestry, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, citizenship, parental status, marital status, political ideology, or current or prospective service in the uniformed services. This policy applies to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment including recruitment, employment, training, and promotion opportunities. Based upon Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Colorado Anti-Discrimination Act, and the U.S. Constitution, Denver Rescue Mission has the right to, and does, hire only candidates who agree with our Statement of Faith and align with our Christian mission.