Clinician II--Open Access (55593)

Health Solutions is a premier wellness center focused on whole-person care. With almost 400 employees in Southern Colorado, you would be joining a mighty team of support and administrative staff, clinicians, physicians, nurses, and others in our efforts to improve the health and wellbeing of our community.

We’re hiring an Open Access Clinician to join us at our Crestone Recovery Services facility at 41 Montebello Lane in Pueblo.

What You’d Be Doing

As an Open Access Clinician you would be working closely with our clients seeking services at any one of our outpatient programs to conduct assessments, and develop initial treatment plans, assist with evaluation of clients who are reporting risk for suicidal thoughts or homicidal thoughts and assist them with resources to reduce risk, and assist with case management and initial enrollment paperwork when needed. You would be a valuable member of team that is one of the first individuals who are seeking services will interact with and it is crucial you provide high-quality care and compassionate responsiveness to client needs. You would represent Health Solutions amongst our community agency partners like probation, parole, and the department of social services as the first point of contact for their clients when engaging in services at Health Solutions.

Specifically, the Open Access Clinician

• conducts substance abuse/mental health/co-occurring assessments for adults, adolescents and children;
• provides case management services;
• maintains accurate, complete, and up-to-date written and electronic records;
• participates in collaborative treatment planning with clients
• provides exceptional clinical care to all clients
• responsible for timely documentation of clinical service
• maintains timely caseload management by progressing clients appropriately through treatment and discharging those who have completed treatment or are no longer engaged in a suitable manner
• participates in team meetings and in case staff meetings, and consults with other team members as needed;
• works collaboratively with community agencies and partners; and
• performs other job-related responsibilities as assigned.

Physical requirements include the following:

• Requires standing and sitting for prolonged periods of time
• Requires occasional walking
• Occasionally lifts and carries items up to 20 pounds
• Requires working under stress in emergency situations
• Requires occasional driving, at times in adverse weather conditions
• Requires frequent use of a computer

What You’ll Like About Us

• Competitive pay starting at $60,000 (as determined by credentials and experience) for this position
• Generous benefits package. For most positions, includes paid holidays, PTO, EAP, tuition reimbursement, retirement, insurances, FSA, and a premier wellness program
  • Insurance: Medical, Dental, and Vision, with low deductibles. Also, Wellness benefits program available.
  • HS Funded: EAP, Teladoc, LifeLock, Direct Path, Life and AD&D, LTD
  • Retirement 403(b) with employer match up to 6%
  • Additional Insurance:  FSA, Voluntary Life, Allstate Voluntary benefits, and pet insurance
  • Childcare subsidy
  • Flexible work schedule
• Employee recognition and celebrations
• Warm and friendly work environment in which staff respect and learn from one another
• Opportunities to serve our neighbors in Pueblo, Huerfano, and Las Animas counties

What We’re Looking For—The Must-Haves

• Master's degree in social work, counseling, psychology, or a closely related field
• Colorado clinical license (i.e., LPC, LCSW, LMFT) or
• Must be willing/able to obtain candidate status with DORA within 2 years of hire date.
• Experience working successfully with a multi-disciplinary team
• Computer proficiency
• Valid Colorado driver’s license, and access to transportation during work hours

What We’d Like to See in You—The Nice-to-Haves

• Addiction Counselor credential
• Spanish language skills

Health Solutions expects all staff to

• Adapt to change in the workplace and use change as an opportunity for innovation and creativity;
• Take ownership of problems, brainstorm problem resolutions, and use sound judgment in selecting solutions to problems, and demonstrate consistent follow through;
• Possess the job knowledge and skills to perform the fundamental job functions, and willingly assume greater responsibility over time regarding the scope of work;
• Inspire and model collaborative teamwork and Human Kindness; and
• Demonstrate accommodation, politeness, helpfulness, trust building, appropriate boundaries, and flexibility in customer service.

 Open Until:          12/31/2026                                                                                          EOE M/F