Adolescent Behavioral Health Therapist; MST; Entry Senior

Job Title

Open Rank Adolescent Behavioral Health Therapist (MST) (Entry Senior)

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus – Department:
Psychiatry - Addiction Research & Treatment Services (ARTS) – Synergy

Hybrid.

• Provide intensive treatment services using Multisystemic Therapy (MST) principles to a caseload of up to 6 active MST clients, including daily contact via individual and family counseling, case management, staffing, advocacy, etc., in their home environment and community.
• Provide home‑based family therapy twice weekly utilizing the MST treatment model; participate in school meetings, staffing and court, which also requires driving.
• Be available to clients and their families Monday through Friday, 24 hours a day via cell phone and rotate through a weekend on‑call coverage schedule.
• Provide transition services to clients when they leave other formal residential/day treatment programs.
• Balance job expectations around caseload, clinical contact and outcomes, and case management including paperwork.
• Conduct clinical evaluations and/or intake screenings to assess clinical appropriateness, individual treatment needs and recommendations.
• Administer weekly urinalysis screens for (same sex) clients to track treatment progress and challenges.

Using the MST model, you will implement evidence‑based family therapy for adolescent substance users, aiming to keep youth in their homes, prevent out‑of‑home placement, and minimize criminal justice involvement. You will receive comprehensive training in MST and work independently while receiving support from supervisors, MST consultants, and weekly supervision.

• Majority of time in the community/field; some remote work from home and time in the office at Fort Logan (3680 West Princeton Circle, Denver, CO 80236).
• Collaborative multidisciplinary team of therapists, supervisors, and psychiatrists providing comprehensive evaluations and ongoing treatment.
• Small caseload allowing intensive, personalized intervention.
• Supportive training and supervision through weekly group and individual sessions.

• Medical, Dental, and additional insurance (disability, life, vision) options.
• 401(a) retirement plan – employer contributes 10% of gross pay.
• Paid Time Off accruals; 22 vacation days/year; 15 sick days/year; 10 holiday days/year.
• Tuition benefit and ECO Pass for reduced RTD bus and light rail service.

• Master’s degree 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.

• Entry Level – Same as minimum above.
• Intermediate Level – Additional one (1) year of professional/post‑graduate experience and eligibility to be credentialed within one (1) year of hire.
• Senior Level – Additional two (2) years of professional/post‑graduate experience and credential eligibility without a time limit.

• Experience in treating substance use disorders.
• Clinical experience treating adolescents and/or families.
• Experience with evidence‑based interventions and clinical supervision (assessment of fidelity and adherence).
• Experience using an Electronic Health Record.
• Fluency in Spanish & English.

• Effective communication (written and oral).
• Ability to establish and maintain professional relationships at all institutional levels.
• Professional conduct with colleagues and external partners.
• Objectivity while managing conflicting viewpoints.
• Capacity to establish therapeutic relationships with clients, including boundary setting.
• Outstanding customer‑service skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ability to learn new software.

• Registration with the Department of Regulatory Agencies to practice as LSW, LPCC, LCSW, LPC or LMFT by date of hire.
• Valid State of Colorado driver’s license (or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire).
• Agreement to fingerprinting, background…