Colorado Coalition for the Homeless·Quinte West, Ontario
The clinician provides comprehensive mental health and substance use treatment services, including assessments, therapy, and crisis intervention for individuals in supportive housing. They also collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to develop treatment plans and maintain accurate clinical records in compliance with regulatory standards.
This position will be posted for a minimum of 5 days The mission of the Colorado Coalition for the Homeless is to work collaboratively toward the prevention of homelessness and the creation of lasting solutions for homeless and at-risk families, children, and individuals throughout Colorado.
The Coalition advocates for and provides a continuum of housing and a variety of services to improve the health, well-being, and stability of those it serves.
Our Philosophy of Service: We believe all people have the right to adequate housing and health care.
We work to remove the barriers that restrict access to these rights.
Society benefits when adequate housing and health care are available to everyone.
We create lasting solutions to homelessness by: · Honoring the inherent dignity of those we serve, affirming their capabilities and fostering their hope that a better life is possible. · Building strong, caring and trauma-informed communities through the integration of housing, health care and supportive services. · Advocating for social and racial equity, inclusion and diversity, and challenging the status quo in partnership with our workforce members and those we serve. · Achieving excellence through continuous quality assurance, innovation and professional development. · Using resources judiciously and effectively.
The Behavioral Health Clinician provides comprehensive mental health and substance use treatment services to individuals in supportive housing or residential settings.
This role involves conducting assessments, developing treatment plans, delivering individual and group therapy, and offering clinical interventions to promote stability, recovery, and independent living.
The clinician collaborates with a multidisciplinary team to address the complex needs of individuals experiencing behavioral health challenges, trauma, and housing instability, utilizing evidence-based practices to support overall well-being and prevent a return to homelessness.
Work location: 2100 Broadway, Denver, CO 80205 Position requires a lot of traveling in the East Region of the Denver-metro area NOTE: In order to ensure that our consumers receive the best possible care the candidate chosen to fill this position will be required to complete our internal credentialing and privileging process prior to a start date.
The credentialing and privileging timeline is dependent on the selected candidate's submission of documents necessary for clearance.
Please note that a start date will be scheduled once credentialing and privileging is complete. \n
Additional Requirement Valid driver’s license required. This requirement may be waived, if necessary, based on overall candidate experience and current needs of the business and/or role.
full-time employees contribute only 1% of their earnings for their own HMO health coverage and no more than 4% of their earnings for coverage of eligible dependents. We’re proud to offer same-and opposite-sex domestic partner coverage. Choice of dental insurance or discount plan. Vision insurance. Flexible spending accounts for health care / dependent care / parking expenses. Free basic life and AD&D insurance coverage. Employee Assistance Program, a problem-solving resource available to you and your household members. Dollar-for-dollar retirement plan matching contributions up to 5% of earnings with 3-year vesting. Extensive paid time-off, including 9 holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and three weeks of vacation for new full-time employees in their first year. The effective date for your benefits will be the first of the month following your date of hire.
Summary Education Master’s degree in social work, Counseling, Psychology, or a related field required. Current licensure as an LCSW, LMFT or LPC required. Experience Minimum of one year of experience working in health care or human services field.
Experience working with individuals who have experienced homelessness, trauma, and/or chronic health conditions. Bilingual or multilingual skills are highly desirable. Licensed Addiction Counselor (LAC) certification is preferred.
We offer a full suite of benefits for our eligible employees and their dependents. We’re proud to offer same-and opposite-sex domestic partner coverage. Health Insurance - HMO or PPO Dental plans, vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, supplemental life insurance Company paid basic life and AD&D insurance coverage, Employee Assistance Program, 403(b) retirement savings matching, Extensive paid time-off, including holidays, sick leave, and vacation The effective date for your benefits will be the first of the month following your date of hire. The Colorado Coalition for the Homeless is committed to delivering services, making employment-related decisions, selecting volunteers, and selecting vendors without regard to age over 40, race, sex, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, military status, or any other applicable status protected by law.
Candidates must hold a Master's degree in social work, counseling, or psychology and possess a current LCSW, LMFT, or LPC license. A minimum of one year of experience in health care or human services is required, along with a valid driver's license.
Market context
In Ontario, behavioral-health roles are typically driven by ongoing need in community, outpatient, and support settings serving people with mental health or substance use challenges. These positions can be competitive because employers often look for experience with diverse populations plus a high school diploma or GED, with a bachelor’s in social work or a related field preferred. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then tailor your application to show relevant client-facing experience and readiness to work with varied needs.
