About the role
The Primary Therapist provides direct client care under the supervision of the Clinical Director. This role supports the delivery of high-quality behavioral health services, maintains a safe and efficient work environment, and collaborates with the treatment team to ensure consistent, client-centered care. The Primary Therapist conducts assessments, develops treatment plans, delivers therapeutic services, and ensures accurate and timely documentation in accordance with regulatory and agency standards.
What you'll do
- Provide direct support services, including individual and group therapy, mindfulness and meditation practices, 12-step–related topics, wellness promotion, and crisis management.
- Conduct assessments and screenings to evaluate client needs and develop appropriate treatment goals.
- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans; monitor, evaluate, and document client progress.
- Complete intake documentation when assigned; prepare progress notes, event notifications, and other required records in alignment with regulatory and company standards.
- Monitor caseload to ensure timely and accurate completion of assessments, treatment plans, case reviews, and discharge plans.
- Facilitate coordination of care, including case reviews, therapeutic interventions, and monitoring client progress in treatment.
- Conduct urinalysis/breathalyzer testing with clients as needed.
- Protect client rights and uphold all ethical and professional standards.
- Provide treatment that supports client dignity, independence, strengths, privacy, and personal choice.
- Identify symptoms of mental health disorders, personality disorders, and substance use disorders.
- Deliver behavioral health services within agency authorization and within the therapist’s professional
- Meet the needs of adult clients with substance use concerns and possible co-occurring disorders.
- Identify, prevent, and respond to situations where a client may:
- Be a danger to self or others
- Exhibit aggressive or destructive behavior
- Experience a crisis
- Experience a medical emergency
- Read, understand, and implement client treatment plans.
- Demonstrate ethical behavior, maintain professional boundaries, and refrain from accepting gratuities from clients.
- Identify commonly prescribed medications for mental health and substance use disorders, including typical side effects and adverse reactions.
- Maintain compliance with all required training and maintain documentation in personnel records.
- Recognize and respond to fires, hazards, disasters, and medical emergencies.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the agency or direct supervisor.
Qualifications
Required Qualification
- Master’s Degree in counseling or social work.
- Licensed through Colorado Board of Behavioral Health of application for licensure is submitted with approval pending.
Preferred Qualification
- CAC II, CAC III, or LAC preferred.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance with employer contribution
- Voluntary 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
- Paid time off designed to support work-life balance, including vacation, sick time, and one floating holiday
- Vacation accrual of up to 10 or 14 days annually based on tenure, with rollover options
- Sick time accrual of up to 6 days per year, with limited rollover
- Paid holidays including New Year’s Day, Independence Day, Thanksgiving Day, Day After Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day
- Professional development support for continued growth and advancement
Compensation: $60,000- $62,500/ year
Type: Full-Time
Shift: Monday- Friday, business hours with occasional on-call duties
Location: 12136 W Bayaud Ave Ste 360, Lakewood, CO 80228