Mental Health Clinician III - Colorado Mental Health Hospital in Fort Logan - Adolescent Unit

The Colorado Mental Health Institute in Fort Logan (CMHHFL) is one of two state hospitals serving our community. The vision of CMHHFL is to provide the highest quality mental health services to persons with complex, serious, and persistent mental illness within the resources available. Our mission is to support those individuals in achieving their recovery goals and reaching their full potential.

CMHHIFL provides inpatient treatment to adult patients, generally between the ages of 18-59. The hospital currently has 138 adult inpatient beds and over six treatment milieus serving civil and forensic individuals. Medical services, occupational therapy, neuropsychological-rehabilitation services, and trauma-informed care services are available for all patients throughout the hospital.

The Clinical MHC III is an unlicensed staff member who operates under the supervision of a licensed nurse within Nursing Services. This position is generally responsible for utilizing knowledge, evidence-based research, and interpersonal skills to establish therapeutic rapport and assist in treatment provision. The MHC III is responsible for the provision of psycho educational treatment groups and assistance with clinical treatment groups.

This position will contribute to the creation of group materials, evidence-based treatment interventions, and the establishment of treatment schedules across the hospital. The Clinical MHC III will support the psychology team in the creation, training, and maintenance of support and behavior plans across the hospital. In addition, this position will be responsible for assisting with group assignments, patient movement to and from treatment group locations, documentation, and safety checks throughout off-unit events.

The Clinical MHC III may assist with off-campus clinical outings for those in our care and in partnership with other disciplines. This position will work under the supervision of a licensed clinical psychologist and/or other licensed clinical professional. In order to best support the patients across the hospital, the Clinical MHC III may attend and contribute to various treatment team meetings, including treatment planning and debriefings.

Provide Therapeutic Patient Care:
Under the direction and supervision of a registered nurse, engage with patients to establish and maintain a therapeutic relationship which supports the patient’s psychiatric recovery and mental health. Model and maintain professional boundaries with patients and their families. Assist patients in developing insight into their mental illness while exploring symptoms and ways of decreasing, coping with, or eliminating distress while eliciting ways to live a more productive, satisfying life.

Engage in one-on-one interactions with patients regularly and guides therapeutic psycho-educational groups and activities with a focus on assisting patients to build interpersonal and life management skills. Facilitates psycho educational groups, utilizing principles of group facilitation with a focus on assisting patients to build interpersonal relationships and life management skills. Evaluate planned strategies continuously and exercise judgment about whether strategy remains appropriate or requires adjustment.

Act as patient advocate and provides patient and their family with support and education on patient’s rights. Address and resolve patient issues when possible and refer issues to the hospital Patient’s Rights Specialist, as indicated. Model solution-focused problem-solving strategies.

Milieu Management:
Assure a safe and therapeutic treatment environment through effective Milieu Management. Closely monitor and maintain surveillance of the unit to assure a…