Provide structure and support for patients in Residential, PHP, and IOP programs through meal facilitation and group therapy. Maintain a safe therapeutic milieu and complete accurate clinical documentation for billing and patient progress.
Demonstrates knowledge of and practice of effective counseling skills. Facilitates meals with patients in a fashion consistent with current policies and procedures; eats and models appropriate eating behaviors during assigned mealtimes with patients. Contributes clinical information and observations about patients in weekly staffing. Facilitates integration of new patients into the program by demonstrating knowledge of all aspects of the clinical program. Thoroughly integrate new patients into the program via orientation, demonstrating knowledge of all aspects of the clinical program, when needed. Demonstrates ability to build therapeutic rapport. Facilitates groups as approved and supervised, demonstrating ability to engage, set limits and monitor the group process, when/if deemed competent. Is creative in therapeutic interventions to maintain a safe, supportive, clinically sound milieu. Is present and available for patient requests and needs; provides outreach to patients when necessary. Maintains daily program structure. Timely completion and accuracy of clinical paperwork: progress notes, group notes etc. Ensures completion of daily attendance sheet for billing purposes. Takes responsibility for opening and/or closing the facility. Transport patients to and from programming and on outings when needed, via 15 passenger van. Other job duties as assigned. Physical Demands and Environment: Physical demands of this job include but are NOT limited to: Sitting frequently, standing occasionally, walking occasionally, talking occasionally, hearing constantly, seeing constantly, reaching with arms and hands occasionally, crouching occasionally and using fingers intricately. This position requires lifting/carrying up to 10 pounds occasionally. Environmental conditions of this job include but are NOT limited to: 95% inside, 99% normal temperature and 99% normal noise as expected in a medical office environment. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. QualificationsMinimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in a behavioral health field required. CPR within 90 days of hire required. Valid Driver’s License with no major violations in the last 5 years. Emotional Focused Therapy (EFFT) training preferred. Minimum of six months experience working in therapeutic milieu preferred. Clinical conceptualization of the treatment of eating disorders and dual diagnosis preferred. Computer Skills: Must be able to effectively maneuver within an office scheduling system. Minimum of intermediate skills in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Must be able to efficiently learn and effectively work within an electronic medical records system.
Requires a Bachelor's degree in a behavioral health field, a valid driver's license, and CPR certification. Experience in therapeutic milieu and knowledge of eating disorder treatment are preferred.
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.
