Primary Therapist

About the Role

The Primary Therapist provides direct client care under the supervision of the Clinical Director. This role supports the delivery of high-quality behavioral health services, maintains a safe and efficient work environment, and collaborates with the treatment team to ensure consistent, client-centered care.

The Primary Therapist conducts assessments, develops treatment plans, delivers therapeutic services, and ensures accurate and timely documentation in accordance with regulatory and agency standards.

What You'll Do

Provide direct support services, including individual and group therapy, mindfulness and meditation practices, 12-step–related topics, wellness promotion, and crisis management.

• Conduct assessments and screenings to evaluate client needs and develop appropriate treatment goals.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans; monitor, evaluate, and document client progress.

Complete intake documentation when assigned; prepare progress notes, event notifications, and other required records in alignment with regulatory and company standards.

Monitor caseload to ensure timely and accurate completion of assessments, treatment plans, case reviews, and discharge plans.

Facilitate coordination of care, including case reviews, therapeutic interventions, and monitoring client progress in treatment.

• Conduct urinalysis/breathalyzer testing with clients as needed.
• Protect client rights and uphold all ethical and professional standards.
• Provide treatment that supports client dignity, independence, strengths, privacy, and personal choice.
• Identify symptoms of mental health disorders, personality disorders, and substance use disorders.
• Deliver behavioral health services within agency authorization and within the therapist’s professional
• Meet the needs of adult clients with substance use concerns and possible co-occurring disorders.
• Identify, prevent, and respond to situations where a client may:
• Be a danger to self or others
• Exhibit aggressive or destructive behavior
• Experience a crisis

Experience a Medical Emergency

Read, understand, and implement client treatment plans.

Demonstrate ethical behavior, maintain professional boundaries, and refrain from accepting gratuities from clients.

Identify commonly prescribed medications for mental health and substance use disorders, including typical side effects and adverse reactions.

• Maintain compliance with all required training and maintain documentation in personnel records.
• Recognize and respond to fires, hazards, disasters, and medical emergencies.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the agency or direct supervisor.

Qualifications

• Required Qualification
• Master’s Degree in counseling or social work.
• Licensed through Colorado Board of Behavioral Health of application for licensure is submitted with approval pending.
• Preferred Qualification
• CAC II, CAC III, or LAC preferred.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance with employer contribution
• Voluntary 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
• Paid time off designed to support work-life balance, including vacation, sick time, and one floating holiday
• Vacation accrual of up to 10 or 14 days annually based on tenure, with rollover options
• Sick time accrual of up to 6 days per year, with limited rollover
• Paid holidays including New Year’s Day, Independence Day, Thanksgiving Day, Day After Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day
• Professional development support for continued growth and advancement

• Compensation: $60,000- $62,500/ year
• Type: Full-Time
• Shift: Monday- Friday, business hours with occasional on-call duties
• Location: 12136 W Bayaud Ave Ste 360, Lakewood, CO 80228