Company Information
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Company Name: WellPower
Website: https://www.wellpower.org/

Job Information
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Job Title: Licensed ASL Fluent Clinician
Job Type: Permanent
Start Date: ASAP
Address:
4141 E. Dickenson Pl
Denver, CO, Colorado. 80222
United States

Job Description:
Licensed ASL Fluent Clinician

WellPower provides you with the support you need to help you develop a career
in helping others succeed. We innovate, adapt, and leverage the diverse
perspectives of the people on our team and the people we serve in everything
we do.

WellPower values and is strengthened by diversity. We are committed to ending
bias and discrimination in our community and ensuring equity within all
aspects of our organization. We are proud to be an equal opportunity
employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment,
transfer, or promotion opportunities without regard to race, color, religion,
gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin,
genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

Licensed ASL Clinicians: Provide unique direct clinical care for Deaf,
DeafBlind, and hard of hearing children, adolescents, and adults in an
outpatient setting.  This position actively participates in a
multi-disciplinary team that provides comprehensive clinical services. The
approach of the team is strengths-based, person-centered, and culturally
responsive.

Learn More About Wellpower:

Pay Range & Benefits

Mental Health Therapist II (Master's degree): $28.89/hr
LCSW/LPC/LMFT: $32.15/hr
ASL Language Differential - $2.50/hr
WellPower is committed to fair and equitable hiring with salaries based on
relevant factors, such as work experience, education, and
certification/licensure (rather than wage history). Toward the principle of
equal pay for equal work, we post and hire within defined hiring salary
ranges.  We ask all applicants to carefully review the hiring salary range
for each posted job opportunity, as we will not hire outside the
predetermined range.

All full-time, benefits eligible employees will be eligible for WellPower’s
benefits plan. For a full description of benefit offerings, please visit:
https://wellpower.org/workplace-of-choice/ [1].

Responsibilities & Duties:

Knowledge or ability to learn and practice trauma informed principles and
practices.
Provide diagnostic mental health assessments as well as individual, family,
play, couple, and/or group psychotherapy along with crisis intervention and
case management.
Develop treatment plans, monitor treatment progress and follow-up as
clinically indicated.
Facilitate the coordination of medication needs of people served with
psychiatric, case management, and medical resources.
Facilitate the individual’s and family’s growth and development with an
emphasis on strengths and resiliency.
Collaborate with internal and external partners in support of the
individual’s and family’s growth and development.
Ability to effectively deliver services over both telehealth video platforms
and in-person settings.
Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation consistent with agency
standards.
Participate in team meetings, in-services and supervisory sessions as
required.
Other duties as assigned.
Requirements & Qualifications

Education: Master’s Degree in social work or doctorate in psychology.

Licenses: Current license as a LCSW or Licensed Psychologist in the State of
Colorado or imminently license eligible.  LAC a plus.

Experience: At least 2 years of experience providing individual, family,
and/or group therapy. Experience providing clinical behavioral health
services to deaf, hard of hearing and deafblind children and adults.

Play therapy and substance use treatment experience preferred.

Familiarity with use of auxiliary services including sign language
interpreting, CART services, hearing assistive technology, communication
access technology such as videophones and captioned phones.

Strong knowledge of the diverse linguistic, cultural, psychosocial, access
and communication needs of deaf, hard of hearing and deafblind populations.

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES:

Proficiency in American Sign Language required.
Knowledge and training in methods of psychotherapy.
Knowledge of therapeutic best practices for Deaf, DeafBlind and hard of
hearing persons.
Knowledge of community resources.
Ability to assess crisis situations and intervene appropriately.
Familiarity with the DSM-5-TR and diagnostic techniques.
Effective written and communication skills.
Ability to work effectively on a team.
Ability to work flexible schedule.
Knowledge and understanding of trauma-informed care principles/practices.
Able to navigate an electronic medical record and utilize technology
effectively.
The ability to create engagement and therapeutic alliances quickly and have a
strengths-based focus on what people can do and achieve.
The ability to partner with persons served and families and work alongside
them as they shape their wellness, resiliency, and recovery.
The ability to establish effective collaborative partnerships as well as work
effectively on one’s own.
Provide psychoeducation and support groups for adults, adolescents, children,
families/caregivers.
Provide case management and coordination services to persons served as
needed.
Participate in team/WellPower meetings, in-services, and supervisory sessions
as required.
Support adolescents, children and their families using a variety of
developmentally appropriate strategies (e.g., treating trauma across the
lifespan).
Collaborate with internal and external partners in support of the
Individual/family’s growth and development.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Why else might you want to consider working at WellPower?

Named Top Workplace - we have been named a Top Workplace by the Denver Post
for ten consecutive years
Champion Social Justice Causes - we are committed to ending anti-Black racism
in our community
9 Paid Holidays – including Juneteenth, Martin Luther King Jr. Day and more
Robust Benefits Package – our benefits start at 30 hours per week and
include medical, dental, and vision insurance, and a retirement match
Employee Resource Groups – our ERG’s offer a chance to connect, address
workplace challenges and get support from individuals who share similar
characteristics or life experiences
Gainsharing – we offer a bonus to employees if the organization meets
certain requirements for the year
$50,000/year minimum wage for all employees – we believe that our employees
should earn a livable wage conducive to the cost of living in Denver,
Colorado
Sports Leagues – we offer a variety of activities for our employees,
including bowling, dragon boat racing, volleyball leagues, and more
Tuition Assistance Program—Financial assistance for job-related
college-level educational courses.
Attendance at a 2-day professional development conference, expenses paid
Due to the size of our program if/when teachers move in and out, we need to
be able to support a quick turnover so the effect on students is minimal.
Tuberculosis (TB) screening, testing  -  TB  screening and testing, is
required and must be completed prior to hire ( i.e., preplacement), and
maintained during employment.


[1] https://wellpower.org/workplace-of-choice/


Requirements:
Requirements & Qualifications

Education: Master’s Degree in social work or doctorate in psychology.

Licenses: Current license as a LCSW or Licensed Psychologist in the State of
Colorado or imminently license eligible.  LAC a plus.

Experience: At least 2 years of experience providing individual, family,
and/or group therapy. Experience providing clinical behavioral health
services to deaf, hard of hearing and deafblind children and adults.

Play therapy and substance use treatment experience preferred.

Familiarity with use of auxiliary services including sign language
interpreting, CART services, hearing assistive technology, communication
access technology such as videophones and captioned phones.

Strong knowledge of the diverse linguistic, cultural, psychosocial, access
and communication needs of deaf, hard of hearing and deafblind populations.

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES:

Proficiency in American Sign Language required.
Knowledge and training in methods of psychotherapy.
Knowledge of therapeutic best practices for Deaf, DeafBlind and hard of
hearing persons.
Knowledge of community resources.
Ability to assess crisis situations and intervene appropriately.
Familiarity with the DSM-5-TR and diagnostic techniques.
Effective written and communication skills.
Ability to work effectively on a team.
Ability to work flexible schedule.
Knowledge and understanding of trauma-informed care principles/practices.
Able to navigate an electronic medical record and utilize technology
effectively.
The ability to create engagement and therapeutic alliances quickly and have a
strengths-based focus on what people can do and achieve.
The ability to partner with persons served and families and work alongside
them as they shape their wellness, resiliency, and recovery.
The ability to establish effective collaborative partnerships as well as work
effectively on one’s own.
Provide psychoeducation and support groups for adults, adolescents, children,
families/caregivers.
Provide case management and coordination services to persons served as
needed.
Participate in team/WellPower meetings, in-services, and supervisory sessions
as required.
Support adolescents, children and their families using a variety of
developmentally appropriate strategies (e.g., treating trauma across the
lifespan).
Collaborate with internal and external partners in support of the
Individual/family’s growth and development.
Perform other duties as assigned.



Links to External Job Postings:
Title: WellPower External Job Postings
URL: https://boards.greenhouse.io/mentalhealthcenterofdenver


Resume Information
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Applicants should submit the following:: Resume
Majors Desired:: Health Sciences, Liberal Arts
Degree levels accepted:: Bachelor, Graduate

Application Information
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Apply online at:: https://boards.greenhouse.io/mentalhealthcenterofdenver/jobs/5891943003