Outpatient Therapist (00009) - Full-time

Description

Therapist  - Outpatient - Gunnison-Outpatient, Gunnison, CO

 Commitment to Pay Standards:  We are committed to fair and equitable hiring with salaries based on relevant factors, such as work experience, education, and certification/licensure (rather than wage history). 

Position Summary: 

The role of the Therapist is to participate as a member of the program team to design and implement the individual care plans for program patients in accordance with policies, rules, regulations, and directives which apply.  Our ideal candidate for this Therapist position will have experience with either adult or child & adolescent therapy, with expertise in evidence based mental health or substance use treatment models.

Qualifications: Candidate should hold a Bachelor's degree in one of the recognized mental health professions, and have a minimum of (2) two years’ experience in mental health field. Master's Degree preferred.  

Salary:

• Therapist-Unlicensed: Starts at $21.00 - $26.52 per hour (Non-Exempt). This compensation range includes a locale differential of $2.50 and considers preferred experience and preferred education as described above. 
• Therapist-Licensed: $58,240.00 - $71,468.80 (Exempt) based on annualized salary. This compensation range includes a locale differential of $2.50 and considers preferred experience and preferred education as described above.

Benefits:

• Medical (HDHP or PPO)               •            Long Term Disability
• 401k offering up to 6% match    •            Short Term Disability
• Health Savings Account               •            Dental
• Flexible Spending Account          •            Vision
• Dependent Care Account            •            Pet Insurance
• Life Insurance                                •            College Invest plans
• Annual Wellness Benefits            •            Personal Days
• Loan Repayment Programs         •            (9) Company Paid Holidays
• Professional Development Reimbursement
• (3) weeks of All Paid Leave (APL) for first 2 years with full-time employment.
• On-going training & educational opportunities for professional development are also available.

 Physical demands:   Employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. Employee is frequently required to walk, sit, stand, or kneel and occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop. Must have ability to sit for longer periods at a computer. Employee must be able to travel between Axis Health System locations. Possible potential exposure to communicable disease. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Axis Health System may make reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Required Skills:

• Knowledge and ability to operate standard office equipment including scanner, computer, calculator, copy machine, fax and multi-line telephone.
• Working knowledge of Windows based computer applications including MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook and ability to access the internet.
• Ability to be helpful and sensitive to the needs of all employees, while concurrently respecting corporate policies, procedures and priorities.
• Interpersonal and communication skills to develop and maintain effective working relationships with all internal and external customers.
• Ability to communicate job-related information to individuals and small groups.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision; plan own work schedule effectively and multi-task and prioritize in a fast-paced setting.
• Ability to multi-task, organize and prioritize workload in a sometimes-hectic environment with frequent interruptions.
• Ability to concentrate in sometimes hectic and stressful settings.
• Ability to read and understand written materials.
• Must regard work as confidential.
• Must have current driver’s license, qualify for commercial vehicle insurance, and maintain a driving record that allows insurability with Axis Health System’ insurance agency.
• Occasional travel required
• Ability to take on additional duties when necessary.

Additional eligibility requirements:  Annual Flu immunization due on start date, Annual TB screening, CPI training within 90 days of hire, BLS certification required within 90 days of hire

About our Axis Health System:  We are the leading provider of behavioral health and integrated (primary, dental, and behavioral health) care on the Western Slope of Colorado. As a therapist in our clinic, you’ll have access to a wide range of resources for your patients. We have recovery groups, Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT), specialized mental health outpatient programs, primary care, diabetes education, crisis services, resource navigators, insurance enrollment specialists, tele-video systems to access our locations across the region and more. We work to make sure you have what you need at your fingertips to be successful in your position and support your patient in their road to recovery.

Please visit our website at  , to apply for this position and for more information about our organization. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, transfer, or promotion opportunities.

About Gunnison/Crested Butte:

From the mountains to the rivers, these small Colorado towns offer a huge punch of opportunities.  Visit the Blue Mesa Reservoir in Gunnison, where you can enjoy hiking, horseback riding, boating and lots of amazing fishing, as well as ample opportunities for camping around the reservoir. Curecanti National Recreation Area is another great location and is THE spot for water activities, including kayaking, windsurfing, and paddle-boarding.  For more information on Gunnison, click here,

During the Spring and Summer months you can find yourself lost in a sea of wildflowers in Crested Butte.  Nicknamed the wildflower capital of Colorado, you will be amazed by nature’s vast beauty.  In the winter months, when the snow falls, you find yourself skiing the slopes of the Colorado Rockies’ Elk Mountain Range or snowshoeing any of the many trails including Cement Creek, Mill Creek and Hartman Rocks, just to name a few.  You might also find yourself in the historic downtown Crested Butte to indulge in shopping the boutiques or kicking back on an outside patio for lunch and people gazing.  For more information, see this link,

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