Job: Licensed Counselor, LPC

Job Description

Job Type: Part time, Hourly

Wage: $45/hr. 

Location: Canon City, CO.

Job Description:

Now hiring part-time weekend Therapists, Licensed Professional Counselors (LPC) to join our behavioral healthcare team at Southern Peaks Regional Treatment Center located near Pueblo and Colorado Springs, in Canon City, Colorado. Are you looking to make a meaningful difference in the lives of at-risk youth? As a part-time weekend therapist, you will provide services on Saturday - Sunday, for a total of 10-16 hours per weekend. Services may include individual, group, or family therapy and providing de-escalation/stabilization.

Who We Are:

Abraxas Youth Family Services is a national nonprofit human services provider dedicated to Building Better Futures for at-risk youth, adults, and families. Our diversified array of services includes alternative education, outpatient counseling, in-home services, shelter, detention, residential treatment and re-entry/transition services. Since 1973, Abraxas team members have positively impacted the lives of those we serve and the communities in which they live.

WEEKEND Therapist Position Summary:

This is a clinical service position providing a full range of behavioral healthcare services directed toward the therapeutic care and rehabilitation of adolescents with mental health or substance abuse disorders. This includes youth with sexual offending and sexual abusing behaviors. Incumbent participates in the planning, organization and delivery of cross-disciplinary services, (i.e., assessment, treatment planning, counseling, specialized behavioral plans, safety plans, etc.) according to individual skills, abilities and scope of practice.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Major Activity: Performs Group, Individual and Family Therapy.

• May perform crisis intervention as needed
• Works and counsels with individual residents to effect and monitor treatment and progress.
• Utilizes group-counseling techniques to effectively monitor and enhance treatment progress.

Major Activity: Maintains necessary documentation.

• Ensures compliance with clinical programming.
• Enforces facility rules and standards of behavior.
• Maintains and completes required documentation prior to the end of the shift.

To include: Communication Log, Incident Reports and Progress Notes. Prepares reports as required by Abraxas and external sources.

To include: Assessment Reports, Progress Reports, Court Reports, Safety Plans, Discharge Summaries, etc. Maintains necessary documentation as it relates to individual and group therapy.

REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• At least 21 years of age.
• Experience in social work, crisis intervention, and counseling within the substance abuse and mental health, to include juvenile sex offender and sexual abusing behavior youth.
• Thorough knowledge of current health/mental health issues and problems, available community/clinical resources and best practice therapeutic intervention skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Licensed Clinician (LCSW, LPC, LMFT) in good standing in the state of Colorado
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist.
• CAC III or above in good standing in the state of Colorado and with no restrictions, preferred.
• 2 years’ experience in a behavioral health setting, preferred.

Why Should You Consider Abraxas?

At Abraxas, we celebrate the richness of our diverse employees and the communities we serve. We are actively committed to building a culture of awareness and belonging, as we strive to ensure we are a welcoming, inclusive, and culturally competent organization. As we work to make a difference in people’s lives, we are dedicated to respect, equity, and the engagement of those we serve and our employees. As a provider of trauma-informed care, we firmly believe in recovery and that our clients can lead fulfilling and meaningful lives, and we consider it an honor and a privilege to assist them in their journey. Whether you’re looking to begin a rewarding career or you’re a seasoned professional wanting a new challenge, we have a place for you and opportunities for development at all levels.

At Abraxas, everything we do centers around people. That is why we are committed to providing you with competitive pay and comprehensive benefit options that help make your life easier and healthier, with a focus on providing choice when it comes to physical, emotional and financial wellness. Our benefit options meet you where you are in your life and set you up for success both in and outside of work. If you want to have a positive impact in the lives of others, come join us!

Equal Opportunity Employer

Abraxas Youth Family Services, an affiliate of Apis Services Inc., offers a rewarding career for those passionate about making a difference in the lives of others. Abraxas is a great place to start your career whether you have a high school diploma or GED, military experience, some college, or a bachelor or advanced degree. If you are interested in counseling, juvenile justice, psychology, social work, teaching or just want to make a difference, we have a career path for you.

Join Us in Building Better Futures!

Interested in joining a team providing life changing care to youth, adults, and families? Apply today! If you have any questions, you can contact us by email at [email protected]

**Disclaimer: The duties and responsibilities described above are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee, time to time; the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands. Click “View Application” below for more detail on this specific job.