Per Diem Therapist

 

Title: Clinical Therapist, Per Diem  

Reports to: Executive Director 

Department/Location: Onsite Central Park 

FLSA Status: Non - Exempt 

 

PRN Expectations: PRN Therapists are expected to work a minimum of 8 hrs. per month and will not exceed 10 hrs. per week.  Primary responsibilities will include providing coverage for group therapy; however, there may be occasions when individual support is needed based on client needs and clinical presentation.

 

*Experience with group therapy required 

*Accepting applications from Associate and Independently Licensed Therapists. Independent licensure in the state of Colorado is highly preferred (LPC, LCSW, or LMFT). Please note that we are unable to provide clinical supervision for Associate Licensed Therapists in this per diem position. Seeking candidates with a background in group therapy. 

 

 

Role Summary:  

The Therapist will be responsible for providing high-quality care and therapeutic services to individuals dealing with various behavioral issues. The therapist will develop and implement treatment plans, conduct assessments, and work collaboratively with other healthcare professionals to deliver effective behavioral health interventions. Guidelight is committed to the professional growth and development of therapists and provides free clinical supervision hours to support clinicians in working toward licensure. 

 

Role Responsibilities/Competencies: 

• Conduct psychological and biopsychosocial assessments and evaluations to determine clients' needs.  

• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans based on assessment findings.  

• Provide evidence-based therapeutic interventions, including individual, group, and family therapy.  

• Monitor and document clients' progress and adjust treatment plans to create a cohesive case conceptualization.  

• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals, including psychiatrists, social workers, and medical doctors, to provide comprehensive and continuity of care.  

• Completes suicide risk assessment within identified time frames and with appropriate thoroughness and scoring while consulting with clinical leaders. 

• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and case reviews determining length of stay and level of care.  

• Assess and identify community resources based on clients needs during treatment/ aftercare planning. 

• Adhere to all standardized Group Curriculum and Treatment Planning. 

• Educate clients and their families about mental health and behavioral issues while building supportive and trusting relationships  

• Comes prepared to weekly clinical supervision with relevant client updates, case formulations, and questions to support high-quality care. 

• Adhere to all confidentiality and ethical guidelines as outlined by professional standards and laws.  

• Stay updated on the latest research and developments in behavioral therapy and mental health.  

• Identify with Guidelight Health’s Mission, Vision and Values 

 

Required Qualifications: 

• A master's degree in psychology, Counseling, Social Work, or a related field.  

• Valid Independent state licensure in the state applicable (Add appropriate acronyms)   

• If eligible based on licensure status and applicable state regulations, must be willing to provide formal clinical supervision to associate-level clinicians as part of Guidelight’s supervision program. This includes actively supporting the development of associate licensed professionals in accordance with organizational standards and state-specific supervisory requirements.

• Experience in behavioral therapy and counseling.  

 

Preferred Qualifications:  

• Relevant PHP/IOP experience 

• Group Facilitation experience 

 

 *Please do not contact our public clinical admissions line regarding this or any other job posting. For recruiting-related inquiries, please contact the Talent team at Talent@guidelighthealth.com

 

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