Licensed Clinician

Licensed Clinician – The Recovery Village, Palmer Lake, CO

We are seeking an Independent licensed clinician to provide individual, family, and group therapy, conduct assessments, and coordinate care for patients in a residential substance abuse and mental health program.

Independent Licensed Clinician: $80,000+. Preliminary Licensed Clinician: $64,480+. Additional compensation available for candidates with experiential or nature‑based modality experience.

Schedule:

Mon–Fri, 8:30am–5:00pm; must work 1–2 weekend days every 4–6 weeks with one weekday flexed off during those weeks.

• Provide individual, family, and group therapy according to program curriculum
• Complete and ensure sign‑off of all required documentation (Biopsychosocial Assessment, Integrated Summary, Comprehensive Problem List, Master Treatment Plan, ASAMs, therapy session notes, discharge summary) within specified time frames
• Use substance abuse and co‑occurring therapeutic interventions and de‑escalation techniques to help patients achieve treatment goals and successfully complete treatment
• Assess patients for substance use disorders, risk to self or others, and co‑occurring mental health disorders
• Manage aftercare recommendations and support to prepare patients for maintaining recovery
• Provide group therapy and contribute to caseload management as per state requirements
• Participate in crisis intervention, multidisciplinary teams, and daily flash meetings when the Clinical Director is absent
• Maintain documentation daily to meet 92% completion compliance metrics

• Maintain positive relationships with all staff
• Participate in multidisciplinary treatment plan reviews
• Maintain healthy boundaries with patients and staff
• Seek and accept feedback from supervisors
• Provide a safe and therapeutic environment for staff and patients
• Communicate significant patient developments to supervisor
• Participate in quality improvement activities and contribute to organizational success
• Pursue professional development through education and training programs
• Contribute positively to staff morale
• Perform other tasks as assigned

Education:

• Master’s Degree in social work, psychology, or related human services field required

Credentials:

• Provisionally or Independently Licensed in the State of practice required in Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, Mental Health Counseling, or other behavioral health related field
• Accepted credentials: LPC, LCSW, LMFT, LAC, LPCC, LSW, MFTC, CAS
• CPR and BFA Certification required

Experience:

• Minimum one year of work experience in behavioral health field preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Proficiency in communication and written skills
• Knowledge of State and Federal statutes regarding patient confidentiality laws
• Knowledge of licensing and accreditation standards
• Proficiency in electronic medical records utilizing HeatherAI
• Proficient in documenting medical standards per ASAM and Locus criteria

• Competitive Salary
• Work/Life Balance
• Supervision provided if needed
• Cohesive Team Culture, A Great Place to Advance Your Clinical Practice!
• Health, Vision, Dental, Employer-Matched 401(k)
• STD, LTD, and Employer Paid $50k Term Life Policy
• Employer Matched HSA – up to $1500 a year company contribution
• Employee Wellness Program – reduce employee premiums $40/mo
• Employee Referral Program
• Free Teladoc services
• Paid Time Off -- Vacation, Personal, Holiday, Sick

The Company complies with state and federal nondiscrimination laws and policies that prohibit discrimination based on age, color, disability, national origin, race, religion, or sex. It is unlawful to retaliate against individuals or groups based on the basis of their participation in a complaint of discrimination or on the basis of their opposition to discriminatory practices/EEO.

We are proud to be a drug‑free workplace.