Bilingual Integrated Care Therapist - Every Child Pediatrics

Overview

 

**BONUS OPPORTUNITY ELIGIBLE**

 

COVID-19 Vaccination or an approved medical or religious exemption is required for employment with Jefferson Center for Mental Health. Newly hired employees must be fully vaccinated (Received final dose of an authorized COVID-19 vaccine regimen) and provide proof, or have an approved medical or religious exemption, prior to their first day of employment. Information on how to request an exemption will be provided at the time of offer.

 

At Jefferson Center, it is our policy and our mission to be inclusive and mindful of the diversity of everyone who comes through our doors. We are passionate about building a community where mental health matters and equitable care is accessible to all races, ethnicities, abilities, socioeconomic statuses, ages, sexual orientations, gender expressions, religions, cultures, and languages.

 

This position will be co-located at a pediatric medical practice in Aurora, CO.  You will provide behavioral health assessments and mental health treatment to children and families who are patients of the pediatric practice (ages birth to 24).  You will also be coordinating services with the practice providers and providing other referrals for the practice's patients and families as needed.  

 

We are looking for someone with a positive attitude, exceptional clinical skills, and the ability to work within a trusted environment with other providers.

 

The position is eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.  CAC/LAC supervisory hours are available.  A hybrid remote/in-person option is available.

Responsibilities

Essential Duties:

 

• Provide superb clinical care to individuals and families utilizing a whole person approach.
• Coordinate care across providers in an integrated setting.
• Work effectively and collaboratively with primary care medical providers while delivering behavioral health treatment.
• Establish a practice that is both challenging and rewarding.
• Maintain strong relationships with the medical providers.
• Work constructively and positively with individuals to reach agreed upon positive outcomes
• Provide goal setting and monitoring of achieved clinical outcome with clients
• Collaborate as needed with other Jefferson Center programs.
• Participate in a Jefferson Center clinical team for support, supervision, and collaboration.
• Other direct practice duties as assigned.

Note: Employees are held accountable for all duties of this job. This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the job.

 

Note: This position requires initial and ongoing approval of the primary care practice where the clinician is co-located.

Qualifications

Education, Knowledge, Skills & Experience Required:

• Must have a master’s degree and working towards licensure (working towards LMFT, LCSW, LPC) Licensure supervision will be provided.
• Bilingual - Fluent in Spanish and English required. Language proficiency level will be determined by an English and Spanish language testing at Jefferson Center.
• Proven excellence in clinical work and in administrative tasks required to support clinical work.
• Well- organized, self-directing, and experienced as a generalist clinician.
• Experience coordinating complex care across various agencies in order to serve clients with multiple areas of need (e.g., health, mental health, substance use, domestic violence, social service needs, educational, housing, etc.)
• Possess working understanding of the concepts of Healthcare Equity, Health Disparities and Cultural Relevance and of their impact on service planning, service coordination and service provision
• Possess awareness of the relationship between social indicators (such as immigration history, racism, access barriers, poverty, residency status, etc.) and biopsychosocial functioning
• Possess working understanding of the impact of trauma on consumers’ lives and functioning and possess facility with trauma-sensitive/trauma-informed approaches
• Knowledge of Strength-based, Recovery/Resiliency-oriented, Wellness-enhancing treatment approaches

Salary & Benefits

**BILINGUAL DIFFERENTIAL: Candidates who pass Spanish/English proficiency assesment will receive 10% pay differential.**  Grade 51-Master’s Unlicensed Clinician

• $45,000 to $57,200**
• *Salary is determined based on years of total relevant experience.
• *Salary is based on 1.0 FTE (full time equivalent) or 40 hours per week. Less than 40 hours/week will be prorated and adjusted to the appropriate FTE.

Grade 52-Licensed Clinician (LCSW, LMFT, LPC)

• $54,000 to $68,800
• *Salary is determined based on years of total relevant experience.
• *Salary is based on 1.0 FTE (full time equivalent) or 40 hours per week. Less than 40 hours/week will be prorated and adjusted to the appropriate FTE.

Grade 55- Lic PsyD 

• $65,900 to $83,900**
• *Salary is determined based on years of total relevant experience.
• *Salary is based on 1.0 FTE (full time equivalent) or 40 hours per week. Less than 40 hours/week will be prorated and adjusted to the appropriate FTE.

**BONUS OPPORTUNITY!! Three phase bonus paid out using the following schedule. ** Based on full time (40 hours/week). Prorate if less than 40 hours/week. Must work a minimum of 20 hours/week to be eligible for bonus.

 

Masters (Unlicensed)

 

LMFT/LPC

 

LCSW/LP

 

$1,000 1 month anniversary

$1,000 1 year anniversary

($2,000 Total)

 

$1,000 1 month anniversary

$1,000 6 month anniversary

$1,000 1 year anniversary

($3,000 Total)

 

$2,000 1 month anniversary

$1,000 6 month anniversary

$1,000 1 year anniversary

($4,000 Total)

 

 

Benefits Include:

• Flexible work schedule and remote work options
• Medical (Kaiser or Cigna), Delta Dental, and EyeMed Vision insurance plans
• Life, LTD/STD, and malpractice insurance paid by Jefferson Center
• 401(k) plan with matching employer contribution and 403(b) option
• 15% Wellness Discount on medical insurance plans for participating employees
• 1 Paid Wellness Hour per week (based on FTE)
• Health Insurance Reimbursement up to $125 per month
• Generous Paid Time Off plus 13 paid holidays per year
• Employees with 1 year of service are eligible for Supplemental Parental Leave up to 60 hours (based on FTE)
• Extended Paid Bereavement Leave up to 20 days
• Trauma Informed Care Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement after one year of employment
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness and Colorado Health Services Corps loan repayment plan options for participating employees.