Treatment Therapist TCDA

Denver Health

Denver, CO

JOB DETAILS
LOCATION
Denver, CO
POSTED
30+ days ago
We are recruiting for a motivated Treatment Therapist TCDA to join our team! We are here for life's journey. Where is your life journey taking you? Being the heartbeat of Denver means our heart reflects something bigger than ourselves, something that connects us all: Humanity in action, Triumph in hardship, Transformation in health. DepartmentCHS Behavioral Health Fellowship Overview: This is a two-year full-time fellowship with specialty emphases preparing fellows for independent practice in integrated primary care medical settings with diverse populations. Thetwice monthly didactics are designed to support fellows in their advancement of knowledge and skills in health psychology, diversity, professional development and career adjustment, and leadership inhealthcare settings.Successful completion of this fellowship meets all requirements for licensure (LCSW or LPC) in thestate of Colorado. Position Overview: Integrated Primary Care Family Medicine & Integrated Substance Treatment Services. The fellow will engage fully in clinic responsibilities providing consultation services for primary care providers, crisis assessments, diagnostic evaluations, health promotion and behavior change interventions, and brief time-limited psychotherapy. This position focuses on integrated primary care services throughout the lifespan and includes specialty training in substance treatment interventions in the context of primary care. The fellow will learn about Medication Assisted Treatments for addictions. The fellow will be placed in two Denver Health Primary Care clinics. Contact: Joseph Jerez, PhD, Joseph.Jerez@dhha.org Required Application Materials: Cover letter (one cover letter for each track to which you are applying) including: What interests you in this fellowship? What training experiences have prepared you for this fellowship? How would you hope to grow professionally and/or clinically through this fellowship? How does this fellowship fit with your long-term career goals? Please highlight any interests you might have in working with diverse populations. Curriculum vitae demonstrating above qualifications Two letters of reference uploaded to the Denver Health career website online application. If recommenders prefer, the letters can be sent directly to Joseph.Jerez@dhha.org Job Summary Clinician provides therapeutic services as a qualified licensure candidate under the direct supervision of a licensed behavioral health provider in the primary care medical setting. Clinical services include supervised diagnostic assessment and brief evidence-based interventions for behavioral health disorders, co-occurring chronic medical conditions, and substance use disorders. Clinician provides interventions focused on health behavior change with a multicultural lens and emphasis on the impact of social determinants of health on overall functioning. Clinician also provides case management and case coordination to facilitate referrals to specialty care as needed. Clinician functions as an integral member of the interdisciplinary team in the primary care medical setting as well as part of the larger organization. Clinician is actively involved in quality improvement, data monitoring and in research projects. Clinician participates as a member of the Integrated Behavioral Health Division. Essential Functions: Clinical Services: To include brief assessment, diagnostic evaluation, and evidence-based intervention. Provides high quality clinical services to individuals referred to integrated behavioral health. Provides services that are appropriate to the age, developmental capacity, and systemic needs of the patient. Consults with providers as part of the interdisciplinary team and generates recommendations, referrals, and case management as needed. All clinical services are performed under the direct supervision of a licensed clinical provider. (60%) Documentation: Complete appropriate documentation of therapeutic interventions in the medical record co mensurate with organizational expectations. All documentation services are performed under the direct supervision of a licensed clinical provider. (20%) Didactic and Supervision: Receives supervision from a licensed behavioral health provider to obtain hours toward appropriate licensure. (20%) Education: Master's Degree in psychology, counseling, social work, or other related human services degree Required Work Experience: 1-3 years Completion of a master's level field placement, internship, or practicum experience in a primary care medical setting or integrated behavioral health setting during course of study Required Licenses: LSW-Licensed Social Worker - LSW State Licensing Board Required or LPCC-Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate - LPC State Licensing Board Required and BLS-Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) - AHA - American Heart Association Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Clinician provides services in... For full info follow application link. Denver Health is committed to provide equal treatment and equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. Denver Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

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