Acute Care Therapist PRN
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Job Location:
Littleton, CO - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Acute Care Therapist PRN - AllHealth Network
AtAllHealthNetwork compassionisntjust a value itsthe foundation of everything we do. We believe people do their best work when they feel supported respected and trusted. Our Acute Care teamsoperatein fast-paced high-acuity environments where collaboration empathy and clinical excellence come together to support individuals during some of the most critical moments of their lives.
As a licensed Acute Care Therapist (ACC)youllbe an essential part of a multidisciplinary team providing crisis intervention assessment and stabilization services across our 24/7 Walk-In Crisis Clinic Acute Treatment Unit (ATU) and Crisis Stabilization Unit (CSU).Youllbring curiosity clinicalskill and respect for human dignity into every interaction helping individuals and families navigate crisis with safety structure and hope for recovery.
This role offers a meaningful opportunity to work with high-acuity populations including individuals experiencing severe mental health symptoms substance use crises and those involved with involuntary treatment a vital role in ensuring clinical legal and ethical standards are upheld while supporting continuity of care across levels of service.
What Youll Do
- Provide comprehensive clinical assessments crisis evaluations and safety planning for individuals experiencing mental health and/or substance use crises.
- Deliver individual and group therapeutic interventions focused on stabilization symptom reduction and short-term treatment goals.
- Utilize evidence-based approaches such as CBT DBT-informed interventions motivational interviewing solution-focused therapy and trauma-informed care.
- Intervene in crisis situations using de-escalation techniques and least-restrictive interventions to promote client and staff safety.
- Collaborate closely with nursing medical providers care managers peer specialists and other interdisciplinary team members to coordinate care.
- Support clients through transitions between levels of care including admissions transfers and discharge planning.
- Coordinate referrals and link clients to community-based services and ongoing behavioral health supports.
- Ensure compliance with Colorado mental health statutes involuntary treatment regulations Medicaid requirements and Behavioral Health Administration standards.
- Maintain accurate timely and clinically sound documentation in the electronic health record.
- Participate in interdisciplinary rounds team meetings supervision and ongoing professional development activities. Utilize recoveryâoriented principles including client choice empowerment hope advocacy meaningful engagement and collaboration with identified supports to facilitate clientâcentered care and recovery goals.
- Provide integrated assessment and intervention for individuals experiencing challenges related to coâoccurring conditions and chronic health concerns.
- Gather collateral information and provide treatment updates as appropriate to support treatment planning disposition planning and continuity of care.
- Demonstrate the physical and psychological ability to engage in or support physical interventions when necessary to ensure safety and leastârestrictive care.
What You Bring
- Masters degree in Social Work Counseling Psychology or a related behavioral health field.
- Licensure preferred- LCSW (preferred) LAC (preferred) LPC or LMFT
- Preferred two (2) years of experience working in an inpatient psychiatric acute care or crisis clinical setting.
- Demonstrated expertise in acute psychiatric crisis assessment including suicide and violence risk assessment.
- Knowledge of Colorado mental health statutes including involuntary treatment processes under C.R.S. 27â65.
- Strong clinical assessment diagnostic and therapeutic engagement skills with diverse populations utilizing evidenceâbased treatment models aligned with presenting needs.
- Working knowledge of DSMâ5âTR recoveryâoriented care and traumaâinformed treatment principles.
- Familiarity with community resources and referral processes within the Colorado Behavioral Health System.
- Proficiency with clinical documentation standards electronic health records (EHR) and general PCâbased applications including Word and Excel.
- Strong written and verbal communication sound clinical judgment effective problemâsolving and timeâmanagement skills.
Why Youll Love Working Here
- A culture rooted in compassion care and integrity where clinicians are valued as people first.
- Strong work-life balance supported by flexible scheduling options and manageable caseloads.
- The autonomy to shape your work with leadership that trusts your professional judgment.
- Regular supervision and consultation opportunities with experienced clinicians and leaders.
- Clear paths for professional growth through continuing education mentorship and leadership development.
- A comprehensive benefits package and a supportive environment where your voice matters.
- The opportunity to serve a diverse and high-impact population making a real difference every day in the lives of individuals families and our community.
Position Details:
PRN - Must work 3 shift per month
Crisis Stabilization Unit (CSU)
Acute Treatment Unit (ATU)
Littleton CO
Compensation:
Unlicensed $33.50
Licensed: $41.00
The base salary range represents the low and high end of the AllHealth Network hiring salary range for this position. Actual salaries will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to experience education training merit and the ability to embody the AllHealth Network mission and values. The range listed is just one component of AllHealth Networks total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include short-term and long-term incentives as well as a generous benefits package detailed below.
The Perks & Benefits You Deserve:
First you would be joining one of Denvers Top Places to Work! We are honored to receive this amazing award and we know it is recognition from our engaged staff who believe they are taken care of listened to and believe they are part of something bigger.
Our facility is approved by the Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC) and we offer our employees the opportunity to participate in our Loan Repayment Program. Additionally we provide a comprehensive compensation and benefits package which includes:
- Positive collaborative team culture
- Competitive compensation structure
- Medical Insurance Dental Insurance Basic Life and AD&D Insurance Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance Flexible Spending Accounts
- Retirement Savings 401k company match up to 50% of the first 6% contributed
- Excellent Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays Off
- Additional Benefits
JoinAllHealthNetwork and be part of a mission-driven organization committed to providing impactful compassionate care to the communities that need it most.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
About Company
AllHealth Network, a non-profit mental health organization in Denver associated with highly trained providers. Discover more about their available mental health services.
