Crisis Therapist, Masters

• Evaluates crisis clients according to mental health center timelines for response, either at the WIC or as part of the MCT.
• Provides de-escalation, triage assessments, and crisis-interventions.
• Obtains collateral information from family, significant others, and other providers as appropriate.
• Follows principles of trauma-informed care to avoid harm and re-traumatization.
• Develops strength-based treatment plans that promote recovery, resiliency, and engagement with formal and informal support systems.
• Links clients to needed services as appropriate
• Consults with other WIC Team members and on-call psychiatrist as appropriate.
• Completes documentation in compliance with Jefferson Center guidelines.
• Participates in supervision, training, and team meetings as directed.
• Exhibits enthusiasm, courtesy, adaptability, flexibility, and spirit of cooperation in the work environment.
• Maintains effective interpersonal relations with consumers, peers, subordinates, upper management, visitors and the general public.

• Maintains an acceptable attendance record.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements/Working Environment:

• Ability to operate a personal computer.  Ability to attend meetings at a variety of locations.

Note:  Employees are held accountable for all duties of this job.  This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the job.

• Master’s Degree in counseling, psychology or related field plus one year of  related experience and/or training.  May consider relevant pre-master’s degree experience.
• Licensure in Colorado, or working toward licensure, preferred.
• CAT/CAS/LAC preferred.
• Must have valid driver’s license and maintain a good driving record while employed at Jefferson Center.
• Meets the requirements of applicable federal, state and organizational background checks.
• Motor Vehicle Insurance Coverage requires applicant must be 25 years or older.

Salary Grade 51-Master’s Unlicensed Clinician $47,600 to $60,400* (Additional 10% added to base salary for crisis program.)

Salary Grade 52- (Licensed Clinician LCSW, LMFT, LPC) $57,000 to $72,700* (Additional 10% added to base salary for crisis program.)

Salary Grade 55- (Licensed Psychologist) $69,600 to $88,600* (Additional 10% added to base salary for crisis program.)

Additional Salary Information*:

• All salaries at Jefferson Center are calculated based on years of total relevant experience.*
• The salary range above is based on 1.0 FTE (full time equivalent) or 40 hours per week. Less than 40 hours/week will be prorated and adjusted to the appropriate FTE.* 
• *Additional pay provided for evening, overnight, and weekend shifts.