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Behavioral Health Therapist (Access) - Spanish Speaking

SummitStone Health Partners, Loveland, CO, United States


Behavioral Health Therapist - (Access Clinician) - Spanish Speaking
Salary Range
Master’s Level: $58,011 - $69,618 annually based on relevant years of experience
Master’s Licensed: $66,040 - $79,217 annually based on relevant years of experience

Location
Loveland, Colorado

Status
Full Time, Salaried, 40 hours per week

Hours
Hybrid, Monday-Thursday, 8:00am-7:00pm

Role Overview
An Access Clinician provides same day and scheduled point‑of‑entry services including integrated assessments, treatment recommendations, diagnosing, screening, referral, crisis intervention, and case management to all ages seeking mental health and/or substance use disorder treatment. The role may provide single sessions and brief therapy as needed, works closely with other clinical teams to ensure appropriate placement of new clients, collaborates with community and healthcare providers to ensure continuity of care, and may provide psychoeducation and program orientation to prospective clients. The role requires strong communication, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.

Essential Duties

Conduct initial integrated clinical assessments and direct client care, including care coordination, behavioral health related screenings and assessments, case management, and related clinical services.

Serve as a clinical resource person to building site(s), clinical staff, case managers, medical providers and collaterals.

Maintain knowledge of professional policies and procedures.

Collaborate with other staff in providing, planning, developing, implementing, and evaluating clinical services, including collaborating with Clinical Managers and Program Supervisors.

Provide ongoing care coordination within SummitStone, community agencies and resources.

Provide crisis intervention, including crisis assessment and de‑escalation.

Complete concurrent clinical documentation in an electronic medical record system.

Support and foster team values with peers and clinic staff to provide support and remove barriers.

Learn and follow professional policies and procedures.

Maintain superior customer service for internal and external customers by providing information and answering questions/requests in a timely manner.

May participate on committees (both internal and external), attend meetings, and work on projects as assigned.

Perform other duties as assigned.

NOTE: Licensure must be pursued in this role and willingness to engage on the LAC track is required.

Minimum Qualifications

Master’s degree in social work, counseling, psychology, or related field from an accredited college or university and registered with DORA as a Candidate working towards licensure as LPC, LCSW, or LMFT.

At least one year of experience in the behavioral health field.

At least one year of experience with mild to severe mental illness and substance use disorders.

Bilingual (English/Spanish) and able to pass the linguistic proficiency assessment.

Preferred Qualifications

Substance Use Disorder Licensure (CAS or LAC)

SummitStone will take into consideration a combination of an applicant’s education, training, skills, experiences, and other job‑related information and how relevant those are to SummitStone’s needs, aspirations, organizational priorities, and the evolving needs and delivery of services to the community that it serves.

Total Rewards
We are proud to offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support the well‑being of our team members. Eligibility and pro‑rated benefit levels are based on full‑time equivalent status.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage — including options for eligible dependents

Mental health and wellness resources

Short‑term and long‑term disability insurances

Paid time off (PTO): Accrued vacation and personal leave based on FTE status and length of service

Paid Sick Leave: Provided in accordance with the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act (HFWA)

A range of voluntary benefits available to all employees

403(b) retirement plan with employer matching contributions

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone can be their authentic self. We actively seek team members with a variety of backgrounds, identities, and experiences, and we honor the whole self—embracing differences in race, ethnicity, ability, age, gender, sexual orientation, spiritual beliefs, socioeconomic status, language, and the many intersections of identity. We invite everyone to be part of our journey and proudly serve as an equal opportunity employer.

Reach Out
SummitStone will provide persons with disabilities reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or selection process, please let your recruiter know. For any questions, please email us at hiring@summitstonehealth.org.

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