Mental Health Lead Therapist (LCSW, LPC, LMFT, LP)

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We are looking for someone who appreciates a positive, supportive professional environment working with a skilled and compassionate team. Pennock Center for Counseling is a great place to work! As a part of a supportive, collaborative team where staff feel both nurtured and empowered, we provide the highest quality mental health services to residents of Northeastern Metro Denver and surrounding communities.

If you are looking for the following, this may be the position for you.

  • A place to feel appreciated for the work you do
  • Opportunities for growth and innovation
  • A relaxed environment
  • Flexibility in scheduling
  • Welcoming stand-alone building and modern offices
  • A place that values work/life balance
  • Manageable caseloads
  • A mission-driven organization
  • Finding satisfaction from helping meet the gaps in mental health services

We are seeking an enthusiastic, experienced clinician interested in overseeing our clinical staff, clinical community partnerships, and our internship program. Pennock Center for Counseling’s mission is to make mental health care accessible and to meet the need for affordable, accessible care. If you have strong leadership skills, an understanding of mental health practices, and a desire to make a positive impact, we would love to hear from you.

Responsibilities:

  • Work closely and collaboratively with the Executive Director to ensure high quality clinical services and to develop innovative clinical programs and community partnerships
  • Oversee the day-to-day clinical operations and assist in all critical situations or clinical emergencies
  • Monitor clinical staff workloads/assignments
  • Maintain an individual caseload based on agency needs
  • Provide clinical supervision, coaching, and mentoring to staff and interns as required
  • Monitor documentation and oversee clinical care to ensure regulatory standards and/or contractual requirements are met
  • Monitor Medicaid requirements and maintain Medicaid eligibility for the center
  • Seek out new internship opportunities and maintain relationships with graduate schools
  • Interview potential interns and coordinate their orientation and training
  • Maintain a positive, ethical, and professional working relationship with community, government agencies, and other professionals
  • Maintain an active Colorado license
  • Perform other duties as requested

Skills and Knowledge:

  • Knowledge of clinical perspectives, approaches and interventions
  • Knowledge of effective assessment and treatment planning
  • Knowledge of community resources and treatment options
  • Advanced written and oral communication, decision making and problem-solving skills, and efficient time management
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, the ability to work independently and as part of a team, collaborating with others within the organization and in the community
  • Ability to accept direction and delegation of work under the supervision of the Executive Director

Education and Experience:

  • Master’s degree in a related clinical field such as Social Work, Professional Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, or Psychology
  • Colorado license (LCSW, LPC, LMFT, LP). Clinician close to licensure with the required experience may be considered
  • Previous supervisory experience is preferred
  • Bilingual ability is a plus

Benefits:

  • Flexible schedule
  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Retirement Savings, Simple IRA with company match of 3%
  • Continuing education
  • Paid Time Off/ Sick Leave
  • 10 Paid Holidays
  • Supervisory training

Salary:  $80,000 – $83,000 annually 

To apply: Email a cover letter and resume to Jody Pierce, ED, jody@pennockcounseling.org