Therapist, Youth Recovery

City: Lakewood
State: CO

This role involves providing outpatient therapy and case management for youth (13-18.5 years) in a residential recovery program, with a focus on co-occurring substance use and mental health disorders.

  • Engages youth and families, assesses risk factors including safety concerns, and completes involuntary holds as needed.
  • Conducts behavioral assessments, treatment planning, and provides individual, family, and group therapy using evidence-based practices such as DBT, CBT, and Motivational Interviewing.
  • Coordinates care with internal and external providers, manages a caseload of 6-7 clients, and participates in multidisciplinary team meetings.
  • Provides crisis intervention, de-escalation, and collateral information from families and other providers.
  • Supports community agency liaison work, adheres to policies, and maintains professional standards.
  • Additional duties for certified addiction specialists include ongoing supervision, training, and billing documentation.
  • Requires a Master’s degree, clinical licensure (LPC, LMFT, LCSW), relevant experience, and certification in addiction counseling or ability to obtain within 6 months.
  • Offers competitive salary, a signing bonus totaling up to $5,000, and flexible scheduling. Application deadline: 8/29/2025. Equal Opportunity Employer.
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