Mental Health Therapist II - Working Towards Licensure - Team 222

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This role provides comprehensive psychological and behavioral case management services within a continuum of high to low intensity services designed to improve or maintain each People We serve's abilities to function in the community. This role assesses, monitors, and follows up with PWS ability to meet basic needs in moving toward recovery. 

SALARY RANGE:

Mental Health Therapist II (Master's Level) - $30.05/hr

LPC/LMFT/LCSW: $33.44 - $33.94/hr

Language Differential - $2.50/hr for bilingual proficiency in Spanish & ASL

WellPower is committed to fair and equitable hiring with salaries based on relevant factors, such as work experience, education, and certification/licensure (rather than wage history). Toward the principle of equal pay for equal work, we post and hire within defined hiring salary ranges. We ask all applicants to carefully review the hiring salary range for each posted job opportunity, as we will not hire outside the predetermined range.

All full-time, benefits eligible employees will be eligible for WellPower’s benefits plan. For a full description of benefit offerings, please visit: https://wellpower.org/workplace-of-choice/.

REQUIREMENTS:

Education: 

Master's Degree in social work, psychology, or similar field.

Experience: 

Minimum of one year experience working with severe and persistently mentally ill population.  

Responsibilities & Duties:

• Provide psychological evaluations/problem identification, crisis interventions, and individual, group, and/or family therapy to assigned clients. 


• Provide case management services to clients as needed or assigned. 


• Develop treatment plans; monitor treatment progress and follow-up at disposition times.


• Assist clients with psychological development, social development, and rehabilitation.


• Coordinate client's use of other WellPower programs and outside community resources.


• Coordinate medication/medicinal needs of clients with psychiatrists, nurses, and other medical sources.


• Maintain accurate and timely clinical records consistent with WellPower standards.


• Maintain a positive and inclusive environment for both staff and clients


• Participate in team/department meetings, in-services, and supervisory sessions as required.


• Perform 27-65 (M-1) "mental health hold" evaluations


• Perform other duties as assigned. 

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES:

• Knowledge of methods of psychotherapy. 


• Knowledge of community resources. 


• Ability to assess crisis situations and intervene appropriately. 


• Familiarity with the DSM V and diagnostic techniques. 


• Effective written and verbal communication skills. 


• Ability to work flexible and on-call hours which may be required.


• Must have valid drivers license and good driving record.


• Knowledge and understanding of trauma-informed care principles/practices. 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Assist with program supervision of students/volunteers as determined appropriate.

TYPICAL MENTAL DEMANDS: Ability to give, receive and analyze information, formulate work plans, prepare written materials and articulate goals and action plans. Must understand people from all walks of life and be able to communicate effectively with them.

Why Work at WellPower?
Join a workplace where purpose meets passion!

• Mission-Driven Impact: Be part of meaningful work that transforms lives and strengthens the Denver community.


• Wellness-Focused Culture: Thrive in an organization that prioritizes your self-care and well-being.


• Comprehensive Benefits: Access medical, dental, vision insurance, PTO, and retirement matching—available at just 30 hours per week.


• Competitive Pay: Our $26.72/hour minimum wage ensures fair compensation for all employees.


• Licensure Support: Free supervision for LCSWs, LPCs, and LMFTs.


• Team Activities: Connect with colleagues through fun leagues like bowling, volleyball, dragon boat racing, and more!

Tuberculosis (TB) screening, testing  -  TB  screening and testing, is required and must be completed prior to hire ( i.e., preplacement), and maintained during employment.