Licensed Mental Health Practitioner

3 weeks ago


Colorado Springs, United States Amergis Full time

The Licensed Mental Health Practitioner/Licensed Professional Counselor provides individual and group therapeutic services in a variety of settings across the age span and works collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team. The Licensed Mental Health Practitioner / Licensed Professional Counselor administers an assortment of assessment tools and develop programming as needed to assist in the treatment of a variety of behavioral disorders and disabilities.

Location: Sterling, CO

Setting: Corrections

Hours: 40/week, 5x8s or 4×10’s

Pay: $50/hr for local caregivers

$2,922 gross weekly for travel contracts

Start: 9/10/24

Contract: 14 or 26 weeks

Must possess the following licenses in Colorado or willing to obtain: Licensed Professional Counselor

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Provides mental/behavioral healthcare for persons with mental health concerns, substance use issues, cognitive disabilities, and other mental/physical conditions
  • Evaluates patient’s physical or mental condition
  • Treats patients in an inpatient or outpatient treatment facility or in a correctional/forensic facility using a multidisciplinary approach
  • Provides individual and group therapeutic services
  • Provides targeting counseling designed to help the individual overcome their mental health concerns or substance abuse issues
  • Remains knowledgeable of the latest methodologies in counseling to provide patients with the best possible care
  • Refers patients to other mental healthcare or medical providers as necessary
  • Develops and implements treatment plans
  • Provides a range of brief prevention, treatment and recovery services, as well as long-term treatment and support
  • Provides documentation to include, progress notes, assessments, and treatment activities that will be required
  • Knowledgeable with treatments such as dialectical behavior therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and complicated grief
  • Maintains confidentiality of records relating to patients’ treatment
  • Performs other duties as assigned/necessary
Minimum Requirements:
  • Licensed as a Mental Health Practitioner or Licensed Professional Counselor in state practicing required
  • Complies with all relevant professional standards of practice
  • Participation and completion of Amergis’ Competency program when applicable
  • Current CPR if applicable
  • TB questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable
  • Current health certificate (per contract or state regulation)
  • Must meet all federal, state and local requirements
  • Successful completion of new hire training as applicable to job site
  • Understand patient confidentiality and HIPAA requirements
  • Ability to effectively elicit/provide information to and from appropriate individuals (including, but not limited to, supervisors, co-workers, clients) via strong communication skills; proficiency in the English language is required
  • Computer proficiency required
  • Must be at least 18 years of age
Benefits

At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:
  • Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
  • Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
  • 401(k) savings plan
  • Awards and recognition programs


*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.
**CO Specific Benefits: Medical/Prescription, Dental, Vision, Health Advocacy (company paid if enrolled Medical), Health Advocate Employee Assistance Program, Health Savings Account , 401(k), 401(k) Company Match, Profit Sharing, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Primary Caregiver Leave, Parental Leave, Life and Basic Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance, Voluntary Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance, Hospital Expense Protection Plan, Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, Home and Auto Insurance, Pet Insurance, Transportation Benefits, CommonBond, Educational Assistance Program, College Partnership Program, Paid Time Off/Company Holidays

About Amergis

Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.

Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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