Adolescent Behavioral Health Therapist; MST Entry – Senior Level

Adolescent Behavioral Health Therapist (MST) (Open Rank, Entry – Senior Level)

Join a community‑based substance use treatment program at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus. This role delivers evidence‑based Multisystemic Therapy (MST) to families of adolescent substance users, focusing on retention in homes and prevention of out‑of‑home placement.

The MST therapist collaborates with a multidisciplinary team to provide intensive treatment, clinical supervision, and family‑centered interventions. The therapist works independently but receives weekly group supervision and individual supervision.

• Provide intensive treatment services using MST principles to a caseload of up to 6 active clients, including daily contact via individual and family counseling, case management, and advocacy.
• Conduct home‑based family therapy twice weekly utilizing the MST treatment model; participate in school meetings, staffing, and court activities as required.
• Be available Monday through Friday, 24 hours a day via cell phone and participate in a weekend on‑call coverage rotation.
• Provide transition services to clients upon discharge from other formal residential or day treatment programs.
• Balance caseload, clinical contact, and case management paperwork to achieve treatment outcomes.
• Administer weekly urinalysis screens for same‑sex clients to track treatment progress and challenges.

Hybrid – the majority of time is in the community/field. Remote work from home and occasional office work at Fort Logan (3680 West Princeton Circle, Denver, CO 80236).

Work within a multidisciplinary team of therapists, supervisors, and psychiatrists committed to adolescent and family recovery. The small caseload provides an intense opportunity for lasting change.

• Licensure supervision opportunities for LPC, LCSW, LAC.
• FREE certified addiction training and LAC training for staff.
• Staff eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.

• Medical:
  Multiple plan options
• Dental:
  Multiple plan options
• Additional Insurance:
  Disability, Life, Vision
• Retirement 401(a):
  Employer contributes 10% of gross pay
• Paid Time Off:
  Accruals over the year
• Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)
• Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)
• Holiday Days: 10/year
• Tuition Benefit:
  Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses
• ECO Pass:
  Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service

The University of Colorado (CU) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing non‑discrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity.

• Master’s degree from an accredited institution in psychology, social work, counseling, human services, or related field.
• Registration with the Department of Regulatory Agencies to practice in Colorado.
• Eligibility to be credentialed as LAC, LPC, LCSW, or LMFT with the State of Colorado within two (2) years of hire.

• Master’s degree from an accredited institution in psychology, social work, counseling, human services, or related field.
• Registration with the Department of Regulatory Agencies to practice in Colorado.
• Eligibility to be credentialed as LAC, LPC, LCSW, or LMFT with the State of Colorado within one (1) year of hire.
• One (1) year of professional/post graduate level experience working in the field of counseling, social work, or substance use.

• Master’s degree from an accredited institution in psychology, social work, counseling, human services, or related field.
• Registration with the Department of Regulatory Agencies to practice in Colorado.
• Eligible to be credentialed as LAC, LPC, LCSW, or LMFT with the State of Colorado.
• Two (2) years of professional/post graduate level experience working in the field of counseling, social work, or substance use.

• Experience treating substance use disorders.
• Clinical experience treating adolescents and/or families.
• Experience implementing evidence‑based treatment interventions…