Licensed Counselor -ACT- SIGN ON BONUS (62772)

Licensed Therapist (LPC, LCSW, LMFT) Multiple Specialty Clinical Teams | Advanced Practice Environment Colorado Springs, CO | Full-Time | Exempt ACT Licensed Clinician FLSA Status: EXEMPT This position is classified as Exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act and is not eligible for overtime pay. Build Stability Beyond the Therapy Office The Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) team provides a higher level of care for adults living with Schizophrenia, Schizoaffective Disorder, or Bipolar Disorder with Psychotic Features. This is not traditional office-based therapy. ACT clinicians meet clients where they are, working in the community and with families to provide individualized care that supports stability, recovery, independence, and meaningful community connection. At Diversus Health, you will be part of a multidisciplinary team committed to providing exceptional behavioral health care to our community. Your work will help ensure that every individual, including those in underserved populations, receives the care and support they deserve, one person at a time. Why Join Diversus Health? As an ACT Licensed Clinician, you will have the opportunity to: Provide meaningful care to adults with complex behavioral health needs. Build therapeutic relationships outside of a traditional office setting. Work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary treatment team. Provide individual, group, and family therapy. Support clients in developing practical skills that improve their daily lives. Expand your clinical knowledge and confidence as a licensed professional. Serve individuals and families who may experience barriers to traditional behavioral health care. Access benefits that may include comprehensive health and wellness coverage, paid time off, retirement benefits, professional development opportunities, and tuition reimbursement. Employees may be eligible for participation in the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program. Eligibility is determined by federal program requirements. Benefits and eligibility may vary based on employment status, scheduled hours, and applicable plan requirements. Position Summary As an integral member of the multidisciplinary ACT team, the ACT Licensed Clinician provides expert, high-quality, and transparent clinical mental health services to adults with serious and persistent mental illness. The clinician provides individualized, person-centered services in office, home, outreach, and community-based settings. Clinical services may include diagnostic assessments, individual therapy, group therapy, family therapy, treatment planning, crisis de-escalation and stabilization, safety planning, and coordination with clients’ families and support systems. This role is well suited for a licensed clinician who values teamwork, enjoys community-based care, and is comfortable adapting their approach to meet clients’ changing clinical and practical needs. Essential Functions Provide Individualized Clinical Care Complete diagnostic assessments, including psychosocial history, diagnostic justification, and conceptualization of client needs. Conduct comprehensive assessments addressing intake diagnostics, safety, risk management, and treatment planning. Develop treatment recommendations grounded in diagnostic evidence and measured through appropriate clinical outcome tools. Provide evidence-based and outcomes-informed individual, group, and family therapy. Provide treatment for clients who may have co-occurring mental health and substance use needs. Engage clients as active partners and co-owners of their treatment plans. Adjust treatment approaches based on client feedback, therapeutic rapport, symptoms, strengths, preferences, motivation, and progress. [ Deliver Community-Based ACT Services Provide therapeutic services in office, home, outreach, and community-based settings. Work with ACT clients and their families to support treatment participation, stability, recovery, and community integration. Develop individualized interventions based on clients’ strengths, needs, goals, cultures, and living environments. Maintain flexibility and adaptability while providing services in a dynamic behavioral health environment. Facilitate Groups and Practical Skill Development Facilitate therapeutic and skill-building groups that support recovery, independence, and social connection. Support Crisis Management and Stabilization Assess safety and risk and develop strategic safety plans that balance identified risks with client strengths and support systems. Provide interventions that de-escalate and stabilize clients experiencing behavioral health crises. Initiate an involuntary mental health hold when clinically appropriate based on the severity of the identified risk and applicable requirements. Complete crisis-related documentation clearly, comprehensively, and within required timeframes. Collaborate With the ACT Team Participate in treatment planning, clinical consultation, and ongoing care coordination. Work effectively within a multidisciplinary team environment. Maintain collaborative relationships with clinical and operational team members. Provide and receive constructive feedback to improve client care and team effectiveness. Adapt clinical approaches when feedback from clients, families, or team members identifies an opportunity to improve services. Use clinical and operational data to understand caseload dynamics, length of service, clinical complexity, productivity, and service-delivery intervals. Deliver Culturally Responsive Care Demonstrate multicultural awareness and sensitivity to client treatment preferences. Work respectfully and effectively with clients and families from diverse racial, cultural, socioeconomic, and lived-experience backgrounds. Incorporate each client’s identity, values, strengths, preferences, and experiences into treatment planning and service delivery. Maintain Quality and Compliance Complete clinical documentation accurately and within required timeframes. Ensure documentation meets established quality standards and complies with state and federal requirements. Communicate clearly and professionally, both verbally and in writing. Use the electronic health record and other required technology to document and coordinate services. At Diversus Health, we believe in creating a truly healthy society, where mental and behavioral healthcare work together to improve lives. Join our team and help us make this lofty goal a reality. Together, we can build a better tomorrow. Ready to make an impact? Apply today! Qualifications Required Licensure Must be licensed and in good standing in the State of Colorado in counseling, social work, psychology, or a related behavioral health field. Acceptable licenses include: Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) Required Knowledge, Skills, and Experience Experience working therapeutically with the population served. Experience using treatment modalities appropriate for the population, including strength-based therapeutic approaches. Experience working in a team environment. Ability to provide individual, group, and family therapy. Ability to perform active listening, complex problem-solving, monitoring, sound judgment, and clinical decision-making. Ability to demonstrate ethical conduct, social awareness, service orientation, and professional communication. Sufficient verbal and written communication skills to implement and document client services accurately and professionally. Basic computer skills and the ability to type at least 25 words per minute while using an electronic health record. Work Environment and Physical Requirements Services are provided in office-based, community-based, and outreach settings. The position operates within a dynamic behavioral health environment requiring flexibility and adaptability. Diversus Health is committed to ensuring that employees can perform the essential functions of their positions with reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Employees requiring an accommodation should contact Human Resources. Join Diversus Health We look forward to having you join Diversus Health. Your contributions will support our mission of providing exceptional behavioral health care to our community, ensuring that every individual, including those in underserved populations, receives the care and support they deserve, one person at a time. Your next career move starts here. If you're passionate about community-based mental health, thrive in a collaborative environment, and are ready to make a meaningful impact- we want to hear from you. At Diversus Health, your expertise and compassion can help change lives, including your own. Apply today and bring your purpose to life- right here with us.