Youth Crisis Clinician (In-Person)
Solvista Health·Salida, Colorado
Solvista Health·Salida, Colorado
Provide short-term, intensive community-based treatment and risk assessments for children and adolescents experiencing high levels of suicidality. Coordinate care between clients, psychiatrists, and other providers while documenting all clinical information in EHR systems.
Description SIGN on BONUS available for FT employees! $3.000 payable ($1,500 at 6 months and $1,500 at 12 months).
General Purpose The Youth Crisis Clinician is responsible for the short term, intensive, community based treatment of children and adolescents experiencing high levels of suicidality, who may have been recently discharged from inpatient care following an attempt or identified as high risk through standardized screening tools.
To perform this job successfully, and individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Essential Duties/Responsibilities Provides comprehensive assessments and develops treatment plans for clients utilizing the CAMS framework.
Provides risk assessment and intervention as part of the interdisciplinary team.
Refers to and coordinates with appropriate emergency services.
Continually assesses client’s behavioral health status.
Provides evidence-based intervention strategies to improve client functioning and adherence.
Acts as the lead liaison between client, psychiatrist, and other key providers for clients.
Provides group therapy, with content determined by client/clinic needs.
Provides individual and family therapy services to clients and their families determined by client/clinic needs.
Provide resources as needed to encourage client’s progress in accomplishing treatment goals.
Collaborate with medical providers and/or additional service providers to coordinate care.
Provide a care management approach around psychosocial/behavioral health needs.
Documents in EHR and federal data base, all patient contacts and other important clinical information.
Serves as an information resource to clinical team.
Participates in job-related training sessions and seminars.
Attends required staff meetings.
Maintains prompt and regular attendance.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Summary of Benefits Insurance Coverage Employer-paid Life insurance Medical and behavioral health benefits Dental Vision 6% employer match retirement, 100% vested after just one year Optional insurance coverage is available on a shared-cost basis Flexible spending plans for health, dependent, and elder care Optional Health Savings Account plan with employer contributions Vacation & Education Generous paid time off benefit Up to 10 paid holidays Paid Sick time Solvista Health offers internships for master’s level students in the behavioral health field.
Progressive skills enhancement training Reimbursements Monthly stipend for fitness club membership Discounted membership for Crossfit Cañon City and HRRMC Wellness U Staff Gym in Salida Clinical licensure reimbursement Loan Forgiveness Student loan repayment programs are available through: National Health Service Corps Active Sites Nurse Corps Active Sites NHSC STAR LRP Active Sites Colorado Health Service Corps Public Student Loan Forgiveness Summary of Compensation The base compensation represents the entry point of the range.
Actual salaries will vary and may be above or below the range based on factors including but not limited to location, experience, education and performance.
The salary is just one component of Solvista Health's total compensation package for employees.
Pay Range begins with unlicensed clinician and ends with dual licensed clinician Unlicensed Clinician pay range: $57,784.00 - $63,856.00 Licensed Clinician (One License): $68,059.00 - $72,049.95 Dual Licensed Clinician: $69,999.90 - $76,999.94 For position openings where sign-on bonus is present Any former employee who separated within the last 180 days is ineligible for said bonus option.
Internal applicants are not eligible to receive said sign-on bonus.
Summary of Equal Opportunities and Accommodations Solvista Health is deeply committed to building a workplace and community where inclusion is not only valued, but prioritized.
We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in the employment application process. To request an accommodation, please contact Human Resources at humanresources@solvistahealth.org, or by phone at 719-275-2351.
Job Qualifications Knowledge, Skills, and Ability: Possesses excellent organizational skills. Knowledge of specific medical/psychiatric illnesses, procedures and treatments. Excellent interpersonal skills including negotiation skills necessary to work within a team. Ability to provide rapid clinical psychosocial assessments and brief, short or long-term treatment. Cultural sensitivity and demonstrated competency in age specific behaviors Knowledge of community agencies/resources. Ability to advocate/negotiate systems for/with patients. Ability to prioritize decisions based upon multiple criteria and identifiable standards. Ability to multitask under stressful situations. Proficient in Windows and Microsoft Office Software. Ability to work competently and consistently through sleep interruption or deprivation. Ability to work in a busy, high-stress environment. Ability to prepare and maintain accurate records. Ability to interpret rules and regulations and read and understand client records. Ability to work tactfully and effectively with all constituents. Ability to prepare clear and concise reports using correct grammar, punctuation, and spelling. Ability to maintain objectivity and confidentiality. Education or Formal Training: Clinician II Master’s degree in social work, clinical psychology, or closely related field. Clinician III (must meet the above requirements and following requirement) Colorado license required (LPC, LAC, LCSW, LMFT) Experience Three years of clinical experience as a licensed mental health professional; or combination of training, education, experience, and licensure that is equivalent and provides the required knowledge and abilities. The expectation of this position is to work toward licensure and apply for candidacy within two weeks of hire and obtain candidacy status within 3 months.
Work Schedule: Monday – Friday 8am-5pm In-person required – may be required to respond within the community, such as schools.
Working Conditions and Other
Working Environment: This job operates in a fast-paced, professional office environment and routinely requires the use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers. The position may require travel to conferences, meetings and branch locations on a regular or intermittent basis. Work may involve moderate exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises. In the health center environment, there is potential for contact with blood-borne pathogens and communicable diseases, as well as potential for contact with dissatisfied or abusive individuals. There could be interaction with persons who are mentally ill, disabled, elderly and emotionally upset. Physical Activities: These are representative of those which must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. This is a largely sedentary role but can involve standing or sitting for extended periods of time, bending at the waist, and using hands and fingers to handle and file papers or operate assigned equipment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus. Employee may also have to lift 10 to 25 lbs. unassisted.
Annual TB, federally required drug screening, and Influenza vaccination or compliance with policy and procedure. Required possession of a valid state driver's license. Successful candidate must submit to and pass, post-offer drug screen, background check, and FBI Fingerprint check.
This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the job. All jobs are posted internally and externally a minimum of 5 business days. Jobs posted are open positions needed to be filled.
Market context
In Colorado, behavioral-health practicum and internship roles often draw steady interest from students preparing for licensure, especially in mental health and substance use treatment settings. These positions are competitive because employers look for candidates who are already enrolled in a qualifying master’s program, eligible for placement, and ready to learn under licensed supervision. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save research time, then confirm your program’s placement rules and tailor your application to your licensure goals.
