Therapist-Licensed or Unlicensed (S0331)

Therapist - Outpatient - Cortez Integrated Healthcare or Durango Integrated Healthcare - Cortez or Durango, CO

Position Summary: The role of the Therapist is to participate as a member of the program team to design and implement the individual care plans for program patients in accordance with policies, rules, regulations, and directives which apply. Our ideal candidate for this Therapist position will have experience with either adult or child & adolescent therapy, with expertise in evidence based mental health or substance use treatment models.

Qualifications: Candidate should hold a bachelor's degree in one of the recognized mental health professions and have a minimum of (2) two years experience in mental health field. Preferred experience: Master's degree in one of the recognized mental health professions and be Colorado License Eligible/Licensed LPC, LMFT, LCSW or PsyD in the State of Colorado.

Salary:

- Therapist-Unlicensed: Starts at $21.00 - $26.52* per hour, non-exempt

- Therapist-Licensed: $64,230.40 - $79,227.20* Exempt based on annualized salary.

*Considers preferred experience, preferred education, licensure and locale differential for Durango location as described above.

Full-Time Benefits:

Medical (HDHP or PPO)
Health Savings Account

Dental
Flexible Spending Account

Vision
Dependent Care Account

Life Insurance
Short Term Disability

Pet Insurance
Long Term Disability

401k offering up to 4% match
College Invest plans

Annual Wellness Benefits
Professional development benefits

(3) weeks of All Paid Leave (APL) for first 2 years with full-time employment.
Personal Days

(9) Company Paid Holidays
Loan Repayment Programs

Physical demands: Employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. Employee is frequently required to walk, sit, stand, or kneel and occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop. Must have ability to sit for longer periods at a computer. Employee must be able to travel between Axis Health System locations. Possible potential exposure to communicable disease. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Axis Health System may make reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required Skills:

- Knowledge and ability to operate standard office equipment including scanner, computer, calculator, copy machine, fax and multi-line telephone.

- Working knowledge of Windows based computer applications including MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook and ability to access the internet.

- Ability to be helpful and sensitive to the needs of all employees, while concurrently respecting corporate policies, procedures and priorities.

- Interpersonal and communication skills to develop and maintain effective working relationships with all internal and external customers.

- Ability to communicate job-related information to individuals and small groups.

- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision; plan own work schedule effectively and multi-task and prioritize in a fast-paced setting.

- Ability to multi-task, organize and prioritize workload in a sometimes-hectic environment with frequent interruptions.

- Ability to concentrate in sometimes hectic and stressful settings.

- Ability to read and understand written materials.

- Must regard work as confidential.

- Must have current drivers license, qualify for commercial vehicle insurance, and maintain a driving record that allows insurability with Axis Health System insurance agency.

- Occasional travel required

- Ability to take on additional duties when necessary.

Additional eligibility requirements: Annual Flu immunization due on start date, Annual TB screening, de-escalation training within 90 days of hire, BLS certification required within 90 days of hire

About our Axis Health System: We are the leading provider of behavioral health and integrated (primary, dental, and behavioral health) care on the Western Slope of Colorado. As a therapist in our clinic, youll have access to a wide range of resources for your patients. We have recovery groups, Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT), specialized mental health outpatient programs, primary care, diabetes education, crisis services, resource navigators, insurance enrollment specialists, tele-video systems to access our locations across the region and more. We work to make sure you have what you need at your fingertips to be successful in your position and support your patient in their road to recovery.

Please visit our website at http://www.axishealthsystem.org (http://www.axishealthsystem.org/) , to apply for this position and for more information about our organization. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, transfer, or promotion opportunities. ** Posting will remain open until filled

Commitment to Pay Standards: We are committed to fair and equitable hiring with salaries based on relevant factors, such as work experience, education, and certification/licensure (rather than wage history).

About Cortez/Dove Creek:

If youre interested in archaeology and historical landmarks in addition to hiking, biking, boating, rafting, hunting, skiing, or horseback riding – this is the place for you! Cortez is perfect for an outdoor enthusiast. Just minutes from world-class mountain biking at Phils World, hiking at Sand Canyon, skiing in Telluride and camping in the mountains that surround this beautiful area. While Dove Creek will bring you back in time when exploring the Lowry Ruins National Historical Landmark, visiting the Rio Grande Southern Railroad Museum or the Canyons of the Ancients National Monument. Youll also be a quick drive or bike ride to Mesa Verde National Park, one of the nations first World Heritage sites and the largest archaeological preserve in the country. Right outside the doors of the clinic youll find beautiful parks with walking paths and opens spaces to enjoy. Cortez has an airport, approximately 10 minutes from our Cortez clinic and about 40 minutes from our Dove Creek location, which has service to Denver and Phoenix daily. To learn more about our area here: https://www.mesaverdecountry.com/

About Durango/Pagosa Springs:

If youre interested in Rocky Mountain wildlife, white water rafting, hiking in to discover natures most beautiful waterfalls, or a breathtaking car ride on the San Juan Skyway, then Durango and Pagosa Springs are the place for you! As with so many areas on the Western Slope, you have now entered an outdoor enthusiasts paradise. Just minutes from zip lining through the treetops, to soaking in the Piedra River Hot Springs, located in the national forest, after a day of hiking any one of the many trails, and when the season is right, you can be snowboarding or camping in the mountains that surround this beautiful area. Take a ride on the historic Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad Train and enjoy the stunning views of the San Juan National Forest. Youre also a mere 35-minute car ride to Mesa Verde National Park. Just outside the doors of our clinics, youll find beautiful parks with walking paths and opens spaces to enjoy. Durango has an airport located minutes from our clinics which has service to Denver, Phoenix and Dallas-Fort Worth daily. Learn more about our area here: Visit Durango, CO | Official Tourism Site of Durango, Colorado .